Thursday, August 10, 2017
To the loving family of my Aunt Verna Mae,
Having moved from Iowa over 50 years ago it was always a joy to read Aunt Vera Mae's annual Christmas note in her card to us. She did express her strong and loving heart in a way that made me smile and cause a feeling of warmth. The memories I have of eating her wonderful desserts is as vivid as it was long ago, but most importantly her joy and delight in seeing the hoards of "young-uns" descend. She probably spent the next two days cleaning up our muddy tracks, cake and cookie crumbs...but we always knew she was glad to see us. What a gift for us Decker kids to be so welcome with the ever present smile and twinkling eye.
To read of the impact she made on so many in her and Uncle Julius's life including 60 great grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren, it is truly remarkable and a testament to her strength, love, courage. She will be missed and Jim and I extend our deepest sympathies to you all. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you peace and comfort as time passes. We celebrate this amazing "good old fashioned farm wife", she is truly one of a kind for all who knew her.
With affection, Vi (Decker) Coats
