VELMA RUMPEL

1926 - 2012

Velma Viola Rumpel, beloved wife of the late George Rumpel, passed away in Taber on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the age of 85 years after a courageous forty five year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Foremost United Church, 202 - 2 Avenue East, Foremost on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating. A private family burial will follow at the Foremost Cemetery.
Velma is survived by her daughters Carolyn Luca of Lethbridge and her children Devan and Briane Luca; Wanda Rumpel (Larry Hug) of Blue Ridge, Alberta and their children Chantelle, Crystle and Chelsea Hug; Joan (Larry) Smith of Taber and their children Julie (Darcy) Kloepper and Christine (Danny) Remfert (their children Avery and Anistyn); Beverly (Greg) Finstad of Fairbanks, Alaska and their children Brant (Regina) Finstad (their children Solveig and Eydis) and Krynn Finstad; son Raymond Rumpel of Foremost and his children Randi, Darbi and Jaryn Rumpel. She is also survived by her sister Gwen Duffy; brother William (Bill) Hockenhull; sister-in-law Isabelle Hockenhull as well as numerous other relatives.
She was predeceased by her husband George Rumpel; parents William and Ellen Hockenhull; son-in-law Allan Luca; brother Alfred Hockenhull; sister Hazel Orange; brothers-in-law Jim Orange and Howard Duffy.
Velma was born near Clive, Alberta on August 27, 1926. She was raised on the family farm and following high school attended Normal School at the University of Alberta. Velma taught for several years in various schools throughout Alberta. While teaching at Etzikom she met George Rumpel and they were married July 12, 1952. They farmed near Etzikom until retiring in 1979. She lived in Foremost and Bow Island until 2008 when she moved to Taber. For the last seventeen years she has resided in long term care in these communities.
Velma enjoyed gardening, knitting and reading but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She will also be remembered for her fresh baking. Velma was actively involved in the Home and School Association for many years where she made many good friends. She will be lovingly remembered by all that knew her.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Velma’s name may be made directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 724 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2T1.