Vena Manfull
January 20, 1932 ~ April 1, 2009
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
VENA'S TRIBUTE VIDEO
Vena G. Manfull passed away at Gettysburg Memorial Hospital on Wed, April 1 after gracing us all with her gentle heart, strong mind and beautiful smile for 77 years. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Grace Bible Church in Gettysburg with Pastor Dick Nickel officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery, directed by Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 Saturday, April 4, 2009 with a 5:00 p.m. prayer service at Grace Bible Church.
Vena G. Stoddard was born on the family farmhouse outside of Mount Vernon, South Dakota on January 20, 1932 to James and Viola (Staller) Stoddard. During her childhood 4-H and church were a large part of her life. She graduated from Northern State Teachers College in 1950 with a B.S. in music and English education, then began to share her gifts teaching in Gettysburg, Webster, and Rapid City. After marrying Keith Manfull on June 12, 1960 in Gettysburg, they were blessed with the births of Arlo and Carma during the three years they made their home there. Karen was born after a move to Durango, Colorado in 1964 where they lived for three years until making their way back to the family farm outside Gettysburg. Upon moving into the town of Gettysburg in 1990, Vena continued to be blessed with many dear friends and was thrilled to be involved in her grandchildrens’ happenings. Over the years, Vena directed many choirs and groups for church and community events. She was an avid reader and loved to write, we will miss her beautiful words and music. Survivors include her son: Arlo (Kathy) and children Kyrstyn, Landyn and Riley of Billings, MT; daughters: Carma (Ed) Wager and children Mark, Samantha and Jessika of Gettysburg and Karen of Santa Rosa, CA; one sister: June Montenegro of Norwalk, California and two sister in-laws: Verla (Herb) Jungemann of Seward, NE and Lila (Al) Houck-Urlis of Ft. Pierre
Vena was preceded in death by her husband Kieth in 2008; her parents and one brother, Vern.
Vena G. Manfull passed away at Gettysburg Memorial Hospital on Wed, April 1 after gracing us all with her gentle heart, strong mind and beautiful smile for 77 years. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Grace Bible Church in Gettysburg with Pastor Dick Nickel officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery, directed by Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:00 Saturday, April 4, 2009 with a 5:00 p.m. prayer service at Grace Bible Church.
Vena G. Stoddard was born on the family farmhouse outside of Mount Vernon, South Dakota on January 20, 1932 to James and Viola (Staller) Stoddard. During her childhood 4-H and church were a large part of her life. She graduated from Northern State Teachers College in 1950 with a B.S. in music and English education, then began to share her gifts teaching in Gettysburg, Webster, and Rapid City. After marrying Keith Manfull on June 12, 1960 in Gettysburg, they were blessed with the births of Arlo and Carma during the three years they made their home there. Karen was born after a move to Durango, Colorado in 1964 where they lived for three years until making their way back to the family farm outside Gettysburg. Upon moving into the town of Gettysburg in 1990, Vena continued to be blessed with many dear friends and was thrilled to be involved in her grandchildrens’ happenings. Over the years, Vena directed many choirs and groups for church and community events. She was an avid reader and loved to write, we will miss her beautiful words and music. Survivors include her son: Arlo (Kathy) and children Kyrstyn, Landyn and Riley of Billings, MT; daughters: Carma (Ed) Wager and children Mark, Samantha and Jessika of Gettysburg and Karen of Santa Rosa, CA; one sister: June Montenegro of Norwalk, California and two sister in-laws: Verla (Herb) Jungemann of Seward, NE and Lila (Al) Houck-Urlis of Ft. Pierre
Vena was preceded in death by her husband Kieth in 2008; her parents and one brother, Vern.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entursted with Vena's arrangements.
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Kyrstyn Manfull
Landyn Manfull
Riley Manfull
Samantha Wager
Jessika Wager
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I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It is so hard losing a parent but both within such a short time. Our thought and prayers are with you – God Bless.
Arlo, Carma and Karen,
Our sympathy to your family at this sad time in your lives. Vena was such a special person. I have so many fond memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bruce & Della Schumacher
Arlo, Carma, & Karen,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother! Your family has gone through alot this past year! May you find strength and comfort through family, friends, and your faith!
Arlo, Carma, & Karen:
It is hard to lose both of your parents so close together. However, after watching the video tribute you can be reassured that they are once again happily reunited.
Cherish the memories!
Barb Ordal
Carma and family,
I was so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. What a difficult time for you all to loose your father and mother so close together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Cindy hegge
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at yet another difficult time.
Manfull Family…
Thinking of all of you at this sad time in your lives. Your parents were both lovely people.
My deepest sympathy,
Marcelline Hunnel
May the precious comfort of Jesus’ presence and louve touch you deeply with every consolationand comfort.
Lovingly,
Good Friend Mavis Anderson Dorsey
Rejoice in the death and ressurection of our Lord as you mourn the loss of your mother.We knew both of your parents well. Kenneth was a neighbor of your dad and sisters as they were growing up. Sorry we were not able to be at Vena’s funeral. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hi Arlo, Karma, and Karyn,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I didn’t get the word until after the funeral that your mom passed away or I would have come to the funeral.
I have great memories of her and your dad and you kids. We had some fun times when we were little!
Love,
Lorri
Thinking of you and so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
It wasn’t long ago I had read the
obiturary on your dad — they both were such nice people.
My thoughts and prayer’s are with you. (Karen) see you are in
Santa Rosa – you too were alway’s
special. Audrey Marx
Arlo & Carma, I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing so soon after your dad. It’s such a difficult time because we have only one dad and one mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith in Christ strengthen you daily.
Vena was a kind and helpful cousin who helped me with some Staller family history research. I spoke with her on the phone a few times and we exchanged some letters about family. She had a love of family and and an interest in seeing the family history preserved for future generations! Although I never met her in person, she left an impression on me! I am so sorry for your loss!
Debbie
Your mother was such a blessing to me. She provided such an interesting link and personality to family gone before. I am so sorry for all of your family’s loss.