- Date Of Birth: June 11, 1924
- Date Of Death: March 13, 2016
- State: Illinois
Vera Irene Call, 91, of Washington, passed from the cares of this life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with family at her side and some of her favorite Gospel music in the air, at 8:42 a.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, from Morningside Senior Living in Washington.
Vera was born June 11, 1924, in Amity Township, Livingston County, Illinois, to Alfred August Munson and Mary Viola (McNutt) Munson. She married Carl Franklin Call on June 23, 1944, in Eureka, Illinois.
She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn (Robert) Hoffer of Peoria; four grandchildren: Eric (Michelle) Small of Germantown Hills; Angie Small Adams of Marquette Heights; Christina Hoffer (Daniel) Melott of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Amy Hoffer (Robert) Allen of Port Hueneme, California; nine great-grandchildren: Erica and Nicole Small; Bryce and Taylor Adams; Owen, Abigail, and Gavin Melott; and Spencer and Samuel Allen; sisters-in-law Gladys Call of Spring Bay and Marie Munson of Streator; brother-in-law Donald Heck of Low Point; and many, many nieces and nephews.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, after more than 50 years of marriage; one daughter, Shirley Small Stufflebeam; two sons-in-law, Steve Small and Jerry Stufflebeam; one sister, Velma Laurine, and four brothers, Kenneth, Edward, and Oral Dean Munson of Streator, and Cletis Munson of Washington.
Vera was a child of the Great Depression: hard-working, frugal, and practical, all traits passed down from her immigrant Danish and Irish ancestors. After Varna High School, she began her busy family and working life, which included Lacon Woolen Mills, Midway Duck Inn, Radio Manufacturing Engineers (RME) in Washington, and Morton Metalcraft, from which she retired, and long-time Tupperware dealer, and in-store food demonstrator. Vera was a devoted and loving wife and mother, working alongside her life-mate, supporting the family in school affairs, and picking up and moving their household again and again as Carl built and sold several new houses.
Vera was proud of her grandchildren and always spoiled them with special ice cream treats and super-sweet cereals when they stayed overnight; at holidays they had their own butter plate as they otherwise destroyed the formal butter “stick”. She was very patient with them, even when they deserved reprimands; she was always understanding, having lots of time for them as well as lots of wall space for all their 8×10 photos. Vera was also very proud of her country as evidenced by her many American flags, broaches, and pins.
After retirement, Vera particularly enjoyed travelling with friends, taking many local, regional, and East Coast bus trips, plus extended trips to Europe, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Vera was known for her knitted, crocheted, embroidered, and beaded work which found their way often to family members and, as gifts, to others all over.
