Violet Stocker
May 25, 1918 ~ April 23, 2007
Violet Stocker, 88, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Gettysburg Medical Center, after suffering a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held at 10:30am. Friday, April 27 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Rev. Susan O’Connell presiding. Burial was in the Gettysburg Cemetery, directed by Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg. Visitations was held on Thursday, April 26 from 1 – 7p.m. at the funeral home with a 7p.m. prayer service.
Violet was born May 25, 1918 in Gettysburg, SD to Dr. Bert & Frances Bassett. She graduated from Gettysburg High School.
On August 2, 1936 she married her childhood sweetheart, Worth Stocker. Their union produced two daughters.
Violet worked in Gettysburg as a bookkeeper and business owner. She loved people. She formed life long bonds with the young people in her employ and touched the lives of many.
Violet was a member of the United Methodist Church and achieved title of “Worthy Matron” in the Eastern Star.
Violet was 90 lbs of spunk and determination, sincerity and compassion. She was an extra-ordinary, self sacrificing, loving woman; always willing to lend a helping hand, advise, console and offer hope.
Through out her lifetime, Violet brought joy to many, but it was in the love of family she found her own greatest happiness.
Violet is survived by her husband, Worth; two daughters: Shari Bowden and Kay (Don) Archer, all of Gettysburg; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Vernice and Hallie; one sister, Grace Polish and one son-in-law, Don Bowden.
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My sympathy to you and your families. Vi was such a special little lady. I remember fondly the times she would come to the nursing home to take care of business for Olive. It was always a joy to have her around. She may have been a little one, but her spunk was mighty big!
Shari,Kay and family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God’s loving arms be wrapped around you as you go through these next few days.