Vera Jean "Vee" Torrison, age 92, formerly of Atlantic Circle, Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Vera was born August 31, 1921 in Antigo daughter of the late Otto and Irma (Alberts) Heck. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated in 1939 from Lincoln High School. On August 16, 1947, Vera Jean married Goodnow S. "Goody" Torrison at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death July 28, 2005. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and a member of Manitowoc Bowling Association for more than fifty years. Vera was an avid golfer, bowler and member of several card clubs. She was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry from 1939 until 1948 and then HMF Inc. from 1972 until her retirement in 1978.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Cindy (Charlie) McCall, Brookfield; one son and daughter-in-law: Ronald (Sherri) Torrison, Milton; six grandchildren: Christopher McCall, MN; Casey McCall, Brookfield; Corinne (Barrett) Hulse, NC; Katie (Stephen) Diercks, Ontario, Canada; Kelly (Jake) Mathews, Janesville; Eric (Kelli) Torrison, Cumberland; seven great-grandchildren: Keeton and Lyla Diercks; Max and Maggie Mathews; Severin Torrison; Brayden and Isabel Hulse, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Goodnow; one son: Terry Lee Torrison; one sister: Marion Nichols; one brother: Jim Heck; six sisters-in-law and seven brothers-in-law.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 521 North 8th Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Roald Harswick will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church chapel Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Oct. 21, 2013
Vera Jean "Vee" Torrison, age 92, formerly of Atlantic Circle, Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Vera was born August 31, 1921 in Antigo daughter of the late Otto and Irma (Alberts) Heck. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated in 1939 from Lincoln High School. On August 16, 1947, Vera Jean married Goodnow S. "Goody" Torrison at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death July 28, 2005. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and a member of Manitowoc Bowling Association for more than fifty years. Vera was an avid golfer, bowler and member of several card clubs. She was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry from 1939 until 1948 and then HMF Inc. from 1972 until her retirement in 1978.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Cindy (Charlie) McCall, Brookfield; one son and daughter-in-law: Ronald (Sherri) Torrison, Milton; six grandchildren: Christopher McCall, MN; Casey McCall, Brookfield; Corinne (Barrett) Hulse, NC; Katie (Stephen) Diercks, Ontario, Canada; Kelly (Jake) Mathews, Janesville; Eric (Kelli) Torrison, Cumberland; seven great-grandchildren: Keeton and Lyla Diercks; Max and Maggie Mathews; Severin Torrison; Brayden and Isabel Hulse, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Goodnow; one son: Terry Lee Torrison; one sister: Marion Nichols; one brother: Jim Heck; six sisters-in-law and seven brothers-in-law.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 521 North 8th Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Roald Harswick will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church chapel Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Oct. 21, 2013
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