Velma M. Lance, age 91, formerly of Sheldon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her son's home in Eagle River, Alaska on March 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph & Nora Martin; sister Dorothea Jordan; and brother Lyle Martin. Velma is survived by her children, Rod Betty), Keith (Cindy), Jim (Ann), Bill (Nancy), Gary LaVesta); brother Dallas Martin; sister Fern Molstad; 21 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and a great great grandson. At the age of 44, Velma was driven to become an LPN and put herself through Nursing School at Greenbay. Following her graduation she practiced in West Salem and Onalaska. After her retirement she enjoyed spending time in Alaska, where she worked at the Boy Scout Camp with Nancy. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2011 at Forest Lake Christian Church, 420 West Broadway, Forest Lake, MN. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN. Visitation will continue one hour prior to funeral at the church. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Forest Lake, MN.
Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025
Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday, March 13, 2011
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Mattson Funeral Home
343 North Shore Drive
Forest Lake , MN 55025
Visitation
Monday, March 14, 2011
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Forest Lake Christian Church
420 West Broadway
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Service
Monday, March 14, 2011
11:00 AM
Forest Lake Christian Church
420 West Broadway
Forest Lake, MN 55025
cemetery
Monday, March 14, 2011
12:30 PM
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Heath Avenue North
Forest Lake, MN 55025