Velda was born in Modesto, California on July 15th, 1933. Velda graduated from Modesto High School in 1951.
Velda was married to Warren "Fuzzy" Wheeler on June 15th, 1951 until his death on May 18th, 1996. Velda married Donald B Smith in 1999, he passed away 4-8-2002.
Velda was predeceased in death by Warren D Wheeler, Donald B Smith 2nd husband and Warren D Wheeler Jr son.
Velda worked at Pacific Bell for 30 years.
Velda was a member of The Native Daughters of the Golden West, Telephone Pioneers of America, Red Hats, and Modesto Senior Citizens. Many more I'm sure.
Mom was always a room mother for all three children. She was a brownie leader, a cub scout leader. She was a foster parent for a while. She was involved in many organizations.
Velda had a passion for upholstery and did that for a second job. Velda collected phones and angels.
Velda is survived by her children Victoria Wheeler-Russo, Roger Wheeler (Emelita)
Grandchildren Charity Wheeler-Stevens,
Levi Wheeler (Kelley), Brandie Lambright (Brandon), Amanda Phitsamay (Bobby), Ashleigh Horton (Justin), Derick Wheeler, Kari May Wheeler.
A total of 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 2 p.m., May 28th, at Lakewood Memorial.
