Velma Otis, 90, of Pueblo, peacefully passed away May 14, 1010. She was born in Ontario, Canada, where she grew up on a dairy farm with her parents, Olive and Alfred, and her siblings James, Robert, and Rina. She graduated from Toronto Western Hospital Nursing School and came to Denver to begin her career as a nurse, where she met her husband, Donald Otis. They were married on September 7, 1956 and came to Pueblo shortly thereafter.
Velma was a kind, sweet soul who so loved and appreciated her wonderful friends, neighbors, and family who helped her over the past years. She will be sadly missed.
She is survived by her son, Matthew Otis, her daughter Rebecca Cooper, brother Robert Miller, sister Rena Mingay, her granddaughters Hailey Otis, Courtney Otis, and Samantha Cooper, and her grandson, Russell Cooper.
A private family service will be held on May 26, 2020 at 12:00pm. A memorial for friends, neighbors, and extended family is planned for later in the year.