Velna Gilbert
Velna Gilbert, 77 of Shepherd, MT ended her
journey on earth October 7, 2009. She was born on October 19,
1931 to Lena and Amund in Thief River Falls, MN. She married
Earl Pederson in 1949 in Fairview, MT. They later divorced and
she married Gibby Gilbert. They moved to Shepherd in 1973.
‘Vel’, as she was known to all, worked for many years at Central
Cleaners in Billings. After the passing of Gibby. Vel raised
Guernsey Cows and kept a couple just because she enjoyed milking.
She was fiercely independent as well as a hard worker despite the
crippling of arthritis.
She is survived by three sisters and one brother; Amy Zahara of
Great Falls, MT, Emma Engblom of Mora, MN, Ellen Bengtson of
Manchester, TN, and Gustav Snare of Crete, IL; a son Douglas
Pederson and his wife Gael; daughter Ramona Jones and husband Donald
Jones; grandchildren, Marci Blankenship, Jodeen Schnurpel, Donnie
Jones, and Thomas Jones; great-grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Quiyona
Pederson, Jharell and Willie Bivens, Johnathan Blankenship, Joshua
and Jacob Schnurpel.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held at
1:00 P.M., Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter or a Shelter of your choice.
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