Velma G. McDonald's Obituary
Big Rapids - Velma G. McDonald, 98, of Big Rapids , passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Metron of Big Rapids.
She was born August 5, 1921 in Merrill, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Wilhelms) Golz, and was baptized into the Lutheran Church on August 25, 1921. In 1931, she moved to Big Rapids, was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in 1935, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1939.
Velma was Department Head of purchasing at Ferris State College for 26 years, retiring in 1979. She was a longtime active member of St. Peter's, where she sang in the choir, and was a member of the PTL and Tabitha Ladies Aid.
On May 25, 1940 she married L.M. "Mack" McDonald, who preceded her in death in 1996. Velma is survived by two sons, Daniel (Julie) McDonald of Big Rapids and Craig (Candy) McDonald of Grand Blanc; six grandchildren, Joanne Huston, Rebecca (Brian) Tyndell, Chris (Pam) McDonald, Becky (Matt) Crosson, Troy (April) McDonald, Brooke (John) Iltis; 12 great-grandchildren, Nicole (Lance Campbell) McDonald, Devin (Ilyna Sarns) McDonald, Samantha (Tim) Beilfuss, Tyler (Carly Coleman) Crosson, Breanna Crosson, Nick and Emily McDonald, Mariah (Joshua Pierce) Iltis, Devan and Megan Iltis, and Zach and Nora Tyndell; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Landen Campbell and Kendall Beilfuss; and several nieces and nephews. Velma was also preceded in death by her daughter Corrine Andrews, grandson Danny Lee McDonald, 2 brothers, Norman and William (Jane) Golz, and daughter-in-law Linda McDonald.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Big Rapids. Burial will follow in the Highland View Cemetery. Velma's family will greet friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
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