Velma Marie Rang-Hoffine's Obituary
Velma Marie (Rang) Hoffine
Velma was born June 6, 1918 to John Oliver Quimby and Cordelia Willis in Brady, Washington. The Lord came for her on July 5, 2013. She was a long time Milton and Federal Way Washington resident.
Velma lived in the Grays Harbor County area most of her young life. She was raised during the depression era and appreciated everything she had. (She wouldn't get rid of anything even if it was old, broken or didn't work any longer).
Her family moved to Yakima for a while to find work. They picked Hops, Apples, and Cherries; whatever they could to make a living. That is where Velma met Fred Rang. They were married June 13, 1936 and moved to Milton, Washington. They had two children; Sandra and Leroy.
Velma was never afraid of heavy labor, raising a garden, feeding pigs and chickens, chopping wood, anything needed done. In fact she loved it.
She was a Camp Fire Girl Leader for a few years in the early 50s.
She was very active in the AOUW Tacoma #6 Lodge for over 75 years. She was in the lodge drill team and went through the chairs of office all the way to Master Workman.
Velma loved fishing, camping, but her favorite activity began in the early 50s when she learned to bowl. From that time on, she was a dedicated and very competitive bowler. She was a member of the Valley Women's Bowling Association for 22 years and received the honor of Member Emerita. She belonged to the women's 600 club with high series over a 650.
Velma was proceeded in death by her Father, Mother, brother Forrest Garland Quimby; Sisters, Ima Morgan and Helen Pierce. Husbands Fred Rang and Paul Hoffine. She is survived by her sister Charlotte Murray of Montesano Washington, Son Oliver LeRoy Rang (Caron); daughter Sandra Murphy; Four Grandchildren, Barry McCord (Sue), Kathi Tipper-Holgersen (Eric) Cyndee McCann and Fred Rang; six Great Grandchildren.
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