Vera E Hubbard

Vera E. Hubbard , 90, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 22/23, 2013 at Madison Health Care Center in Indianapolis, IN. She was born April 12, 1922 in New Castle, IN to the late Pearl and Marjorie (Conley) Hoover. Vera was also preceded in death by her husband, Murray Hubbard who died on February 13, 1945 as he faithfully served his country in World War II, her sister, Neva Boardman and by her dear friend Wilson Corn. She is survived by son, Ed (Mary) Hubbard of Wanatah, IN; granddaughter Laura (Max) Osbun, great grandchildren Morgan and Blake, Arrington, TN and granddaughter Karen Hubbard, Stamford, CT. Vera is also survived by her brother, Paul Hoover, Indianapolis, IN; sister Lois Hoover, Visalia, CA; dear niece Paula (Ron d’Avis) Hoover, Indianapolis, IN and numerous nieces and nephews. Vera graduated from Marion College with a BS in 1954 and Indiana University – Bloomington with an MS in Education in 1957. She taught school, primarily first grade, for over 30 years in Kokomo, IN. After retiring in 1984 she visited every state in the USA and traveled to many foreign countries. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, GracePoint Church and a life member of the Indiana University Alumni Association. Visitation will be held Thursday March 28th from 1-4 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home 4901 E. Stop 11 rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 followed by a funeral service at 4:00 PM in the funeral home. Private graveside services Friday March 29th at Union Cemetery, Parker City, IN Memorial contributions may be made in care of www.WWIImemorial.com www.littleandsonsindianapolis.com God saw she was getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around her And whispered, "Com with Me." With tearful eyes we watched her suffer And saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, We could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. -Author Unknown