"As you know, I had the pleasure of having several phone conversations with Uncle Ole during the past two years. We would call each other and talk for an hour or more. He sent me family photos, a copy of my Mother's obituary that appeared in the Times-Republican, etc. He was always such a good storyteller. I have been making a plan to come to Iowa in May or June and I was visualizing knocking on his door and surprising him. It was within two days of my thoughts about this that I heard from you about his passing. I am sorry I won't be able to do it, because I think it would have made him happy. However, he told me many times that he was tired and missed Doris. he will be missed by many- Jody Waltemeyer"
In loving memory of
Vera M Quade
February 4, 1911 - October 2, 2010
Vera Marietta (DeLong) Quade was born on February 4, 1911 to William and Ellen (Sumner) DeLong in Jeffers, Minnesota. She was baptized at an early age in Owatonna, Minnesota and later confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jeffers. She attended Jeffers Public School. Vera lived in Jeffers most of her life.
On July 30, 1927, Vera was united in marriage to Walter Quade in Jackson, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four daughters: Phyllis, Gloria, Janet and Colleen. Vera and Walter farmed near Jeffers until 1937. After a brief stay in Wenatchee, Washington, they returned to Jeffers, where Walter worked as a carpenter. Walter passed away on February 18, 1990. After Walter's death, Vera continued living in Jeffers. In 2007, she moved to the Westbrook Good Samaritan Center where she lived until passing away on Saturday morning, October 2, 2010 at the age of 99 years, 7 months, and 28 days.
Vera was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jeffers where she served as Sunday School and Bible School teacher and president of Ladies Aid for many years. She was a founding member of the West Side Club in Jeffers, acting as president and secretary for many years.
Vera enjoyed music, especially singing. She sang in the car, while rocking babies, and around the house. She liked to bake and cook. She loved having company and was known for her hospitality, including "a little lunch" whenever anyone visited. Vera offered encouragement to many, always seeing the best in people and she was very forgiving. She loved people, especially her grandchildren and she liked always having small gifts for the kids. She liked sports; playing basketball and softball when she was in school, and enjoyed watching sports in later years. She was an avid Twins fan! She also enjoyed playing cards, fishing, camping, reading, quilting, politics, and bird watching. Vera was a humble person, commenting that she was just an ordinary woman. She had a sense of humor and could laugh at herself. Vera had an active and enduring Christian faith. Her faith, studying the bible, and church life were very important to her.
Vera is survived by three daughters, Phyllis (Wallace) Rand, of St. James; Gloria Rand of Westbrook; and Colleen (Wallace) Hedman, of Storden; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Milford (Ruth) Sinnamon, of Jeffers; one brother-in-law, Gustav Heffele of Jeffers; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter; one daughter, Janet (James) Miller; four brothers, Norval, Clarence, Mark, and Eldon DeLong; one sister, Mavis Sinnamon Heffele; two son-in-laws, Gordon Rand and James Miller; and three granddaughters, Shelly Miller, Mary Jo Rand, and Lori Rand.
Blessed be the memory of Vera Quade.
Tributes
"As you know, I had the pleasure of having several phone conversations with Uncle Ole during the past two years. We would call each other and talk for an hour or more. He sent me family photos, a copy of my Mother's obituary that appeared in the Times-Republican, etc. He was always such a good storyteller. I have been making a plan to come to Iowa in May or June and I was visualizing knocking on his door and surprising him. It was within two days of my thoughts about this that I heard from you about his passing. I am sorry I won't be able to do it, because I think it would have made him happy. However, he told me many times that he was tired and missed Doris. he will be missed by many- Jody Waltemeyer"
"We are so sorry to hear of Ole's passing. He will be deeply missed in town. I always loved going and helping him out whenever he needed. You are in our families prayers. Steve and Angie Gibbs"