Wilma McVeigh

Death date: Feb 7, 2006

Wilma L. McVeigh, (nee Haller) age 88 , of Elyria, died Monday evening at the Lutheran Home in Westlake where she had resided the past year and a half. She was born June 2, 1917 in Cleveland. She had resided in North Ridgeville fo Read Obituary

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Sharon Yates

1050w ago

Well,Heaven has a new angel and my heart now has a big hole in it. Wilma was one of a kind,with one of the biggest hearts there was. I met Wilma when we both worked at Northview IGA in the 60's. What a worker she was,and because I was a worker,we clicked and became fast friends. Not having any family close,she and Russ kind of took us under their wing and when Don and I had kids,they just naturally became "Grandma and Grandpa". Now they loved their true grands more than words could say,but they always had time and love for many more "adopted" little ones. My two boys never had any other Grandma and Grandpa but them. I loved her for her talents,her energy,for always keeping her word and meaning what she said and most of all,for all the love she showed me and mine all those years.
Thank you to her family for sharing her with us and I just know that Grandpa was thrilled to see her,waiting there with open arms,a smile on his face and that twinkle in his eye. They are together and Wilma doesn't hurt anymore. God Bless you,Grandma,and I will miss you and treasure my memories of you always.

Jeffrey Yates

1050w ago

Wilma was my "adopted" grandmother since both of my real grandmothers died before I was born and she was friends with my mother who she'd do anything for. My brother and I would go to her house almost everyday when we were school age and before. She and Russell (who my brother's middle name is for) would watch us like we were their real grandchildren from the start. We had no idea what state of her health was for along time eventhough I hadn't been able to get out and see her lately she never called eventhough she could always call us day or night. I miss her and Russell very much and there will always be a hole in my heart now because they're gone, more so than my real grandparents who I never knew or hardly knew. May God bless her and keep her for all time and hopefully I will see her and Grandpa McVeigh again when my time comes.

Jayne Dryer Hertvik

1050w ago

I haven't seen Wilma for years, but I remember when she and Russell would visit my mom and dad. (Eleanor McVeigh Dryer and Karl Dryer) I also remember several of her crafts on display around our house when I was young. She also made a dog puppet for me that I kept for a very long time. My thoughts and prayers are with the McVeigh family.

Lynne Petroff

1050w ago

My prayers and sympathy are with you at this difficult time. I began visiting Wilma several years ago when we began Circles of Care at First Congregational U.C.C. and she was in my circle. I was always amazed with her artistic talent. I loved her wonderful, girlish smile. I enjoyed my time with her and am blessed for having know her.

Barb Dougan

1050w ago

My sympathies to the McVeigh family. I was the Director at Elyria Retirement Community when Wilma lived there. The staff and residents all enjoyed her company whether doing crafts, listening to entertainment or our Thursday morning donuts and coffee. She was missed when she moved. I have many memories of Wilma and feel blessed to have known her.

With love we remember.....Barb Dougan

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