Velma J. Burkhard, 85 of Lima, Ohio died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
Born Tuesday, August 31, 1926 in Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late O.B. Henry and the late Irene Hawk Henry.
She was employed by Westinghouse.
Velma had been married to David Burkhard, he is deceased. She was a member of the Orioles Nest # 173-Lima, and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, and was fan of the Cincinnati Reds. She loved spending time with friends and family.
Surviving are: son, David (Joyce) Welker of Lima, OH, daughter, Robbie (Larry) Spees of Lima, OH., four grandchildren, Tracie (Ben) Baker of Lima, Ohio, Jodi (Andy) Birchfield of Lima, Ohio, Ammy (Eric) Griffin of Lima, Ohio, Larry R. (Mandy) Spees of Yuma, AZ. 14 great grandchildren, Zackery, Brandon, Riley, Ronald, Cody, Josh, Ciara, William, Raistlin, Andrea, Nick, Nate, Tyler, Logan.
She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Mercedes Everman.
Visitation times will be Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will be on Monday October 24, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
Funeral Service
OCT 24. 11:00 AM
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home
920 N Cable Road
Lima, OH, US, 45805
http://www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com