Velma J. Erickson

Of St. Paul

Passed away on March 2, 2014. Velma is preceded in death by her Husband, Howard. She is survived by her Children, Philip (Maureen), Linda (Brian) Sundberg; Grandchildren, Jennifer, Megan, Isaac, Alyson, Aaron; Eight Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, Lloyd, Dean, Dick Buzay; Sister, Doris Heinrich. Velma was born in Osage, IA in 1923 to her beloved parents, Edward & Mable Buzay. She moved to St. Paul at age 7 where she lived the rest of her life. She graduated from Harding H.S. in 1940 and married Howard in 1944. Howard & Velma attended the same church as children and as teenagers Velma was the church pianist and Howard was the choir director. Velma was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend. Her entire life she modeled warmth, graciousness, humility and a positive spirit. A service of remembrance will be held at 4:30PM Thurs. 3/6/14 at First Evangelical Free Church, 2696 Hazelwood St., Maplewood. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 4PM. Memorials are preferred to Ramsey County Care Center.