Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Violet Dorthie Bedwell

March 6, 1923 - Oct. 29, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 10/31/2008
SOUTH BEND - Violet Dorthie Bedwell, 85, passed away at 4 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 29, 2008, in her daughters home, surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born March 6, 1923 in Owen County, IN, to the late Vernon and Dorthie (Beatty) Nash. On November 9, 1944 in Clay City, IN, as Violet Nash, she married Charles R. Bedwell who preceded her on May 13, 1977. Violet was also preceded by two sisters, Mildred DeCius and Myrtle Nash; and five brothers, Lester, Carlton, Kenneth, Milburn and Lloyd Nash. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Donald) Holmberg of South Bend; two granddaughters, Elizabeth (Justin) Bradbury of Covington, KY and Laura Holmberg of South Bend; a brother, Ernest (Anna Mae) Nash of Kingsford Heights, IN; sisters-in-laws, Lora and Norma Nash; and several nieces and nephew. Violet was a 1941 graduate of Hymera High School, Hymera, IN. She was a riveter during World War II, working on parts for the Liberator Bomber. She also enjoyed traveling with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren to places in Canada, Orlando, FL, Mackinac Island, Kalamazoo, MI, the Smokey Mountains, and many other destinations. Violet enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren participate in many school, 4-H, and Girl Scout activities. She also enjoyed working on ceramics with her daughter.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., South Bend, with Rev. Jeff Zell of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church officiating, where Violet was a member. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. November 2 at Stephens Cemetery, Lewis, IN, with Rev. Steve Rundel officiating. In Violet's memory, contributions may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 225 E. Haney Street, South Bend, IN 46613.