Velda V. (Gerdes) Hartman
March 17, 1927 — May 22, 2016
Velda Hartman, age 89, of McCook, NE passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Community Hospital in McCook.
Velda was born March 17, 1927 to Herman and Pearl (Smith) Gerdes on the family farm south of Max, NE in Dundy County. Velda attended country schools in both Dundy County in Nebraska and Rawlins County in Kansas.
Velda married Wilbur Hartman on August 17, 1949 in Atwood, KS. Two daughters were born to this union, Cheryl Diane and Patricia Ann. She worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home and later, the Senior Center in McCook.
Velda enjoyed bowling when she was younger, cooking and playing cards. She loved all animals, and especially adored her cats. After her retirement, she looked forward to visiting with her many friends over coffee. Eating lunch at Mac’s and playing Friday bingo at Brookdale were two of her favorite activities. Velda was a past member of the Eastern Star.
Preceding Velda in death were her parents, Herman and Pearl Gerdes; seven brothers, Everett, Lyle, Lee, Archie, Rex, Freddie and Leroy Gerdes; three sisters, Opal Amsberry, Ethel Dubbert and Lenamae Sloan; and son in law, Keith Moreland.
Left to mourn her passing are Velda’s daughters, Cheryl Moreland of McCook and Pat (Frank) Stehno of Stratton, NE; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.