It is with sadness and the celebration of Valaria’s hope in Jesus she went to heaven on December 10 . She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was a devoted single mother and high school teacher for 15 years, and had also worked in the business world prior to that for over 10 years. She is survived by her 3 children Jeff, Cindi and Gary, whom passed away in 2002. As well as, two grandchildren Nathan and Matthew, her brother James Gottfried , her Aunt Edith Gottfried, her cousin Karen Gottfried, and all of her Hoversten cousins. Valaria’s celebration of life will be held at Fairhaven December 22, 2018 at 12:00 noon.