Velda J. Houser

Salina, KS Velda Jean Houser Velda Jean Houser, 79, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, December 19th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Velda was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 9, 1936, to the late Albertena L. (Ruhnke) and Edgar O. Timm. Velda quilted at the Salina Senior Center every Wednesday, and regularly attended the arthritis exercise program at the YMCA. She was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church in Abilene. Velda worked as a vehicle registration office clerk. Velda was the widow of Richard Houser. They were married Nov. 10, 1962 in Abilene, Kansas. Survivors include her sons, Theodore 'Ted' E.,Houser, and his wife Michelle, of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and Christopher 'Kit' A. Houser, of Topeka, Kansas; sister-in-law and caregiver, Cindy Klein, of Salina; sister-in-law, Peggy Houser; as well as granddaughters, Cai, Jaci Ann, Ruth, and Sara; and great granddaughter, Bristol. Velda is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 44 years, Richard Houser; as well as 3 brothers and 1 sister. Cremation has been chosen. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salina Senior Center Quilting Group, 245 N. 9th, Salina, Kansas 67401, or to the Church of the Cross United Methodist Prayer Shawl Group, 1600 Rush Street, Salina, KS 67401 .