Our Aunt Vauda was born at home on November 19, 1908 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the first child of George Amos Martin and Ruth Mary Ziegler Martin. Her parents had ten children; eight of whom lived into adulthood. Vauda was named, Vauda Virginia.
Vauda had many friends growing up in Martinsburg and enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. She was a serious child; very studious and hardworking.
Vauda graduated from King's Daughters Hospital School of Nursing in Martinsburg, WV in May 1932. She was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II and retired from nursing at Asheville-Oteen Veteran's Administration Hospital in Asheville, NC in 1960.
Vauda married Dr. Solomon Murray Rauchwerger, Colonel US Army, on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and the also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines Veteran's Administration Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before his sudden death in December 1973.
Vauda was a wonderful hostess. She thought ahead to make every visit to her home relaxed and pleasant. I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. Vauda would take me into the Loop on the L Train and we'd have lunch at the Carson Pirie Scott Cafeteria and watch the people hurry by the windows. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's. They would come to Danville to visit us, as well.
My Mom and Dad visited Vauda nearly every year. It was the highlight of my Mom's year and when she wasn't talking about their last visit, she was talking about their upcoming visit! I remember going to Vauda's for Christmas in 1975 and Vauda taking us through Biltmore House. What a treat that was! It was Biltmore's first Candlelight Christmas year. I recall the dusting of snow on Christmas morning and watching the wildlife scamper in Vauda's back yard through the big picture window. She would feed the birds, foxes and squirrels every day. Every night she would peel grapefruit for breakfast the next morning. She and Mom would talk and laugh while she sectioned the grapefruit. To this day, the smell of grapefruit reminds me of that Christmas. I fondly remember her "Constant Comment" tea, as well. As a matter of fact, I'm sipping a cup as I write this!
Mom and Vauda talked on the phone and wrote to each other on a regular basis. Vauda had the most beautiful handwriting I have ever seen. Reading her letters was like a visual symphony! Vauda was such a positive force in my Mom's life - all throughout her life. I'm thankful that Mom didn't know Vauda was terminally ill before her own death, because that would have truly broke her heart. Aunt Vauda died of cancer six months after Mom died of a heart attack.
Vauda had many interests; birds being one of them. She had a parrot and a cockatiel, named Toughy and Petey. She would let them go outside for a short time on a warm day and then whistle for them to come back in the back door and they would, too! She loved gardening and grew beautiful flowers. Vauda belonged to the Maude Hall Home Extension Club of Asheville. She hosted many meetings at her lovely home. Every year she would contribute recipes to the yearly cookbook. I still have one of the cookbooks. She was a marvelous cook. Vauda was also a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and a member of their yearly bazaar which raised money for charity. Throughout the year, she would crochet, sew and make jewelry in her spare time for the bazaar.
At the time of Vauda's death, she was survived by a sister, Alda Sue Martin, brother, Robert Conway Martin, Sr., step-daughter, Mildred Rauchwerger-Cooperman, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Vauda was preceded in death by her husband, Sol, and sisters; Juanita McCormick, Imogene Odell, Betty Sigler, Joyce Schuman, Roberta Martin and her brothers; Ralph W. Martin and George A. Martin, Jr.
Aunt Vauda died at home on July 22, 1996. I miss her and Uncle Sol, dearly.
❀~ We'd like to thank Dora Brown for placing our Aunt Vauda's page on the Find A Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
Vauda had many friends growing up in Martinsburg and enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. She was a serious child; very studious and hardworking.
Vauda graduated from King's Daughters Hospital School of Nursing in Martinsburg, WV in May 1932. She was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II and retired from nursing at Asheville-Oteen Veteran's Administration Hospital in Asheville, NC in 1960.
Vauda married Dr. Solomon Murray Rauchwerger, Colonel US Army, on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and the also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines Veteran's Administration Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before his sudden death in December 1973.
Vauda was a wonderful hostess. She thought ahead to make every visit to her home relaxed and pleasant. I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. Vauda would take me into the Loop on the L Train and we'd have lunch at the Carson Pirie Scott Cafeteria and watch the people hurry by the windows. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's. They would come to Danville to visit us, as well.
My Mom and Dad visited Vauda nearly every year. It was the highlight of my Mom's year and when she wasn't talking about their last visit, she was talking about their upcoming visit! I remember going to Vauda's for Christmas in 1975 and Vauda taking us through Biltmore House. What a treat that was! It was Biltmore's first Candlelight Christmas year. I recall the dusting of snow on Christmas morning and watching the wildlife scamper in Vauda's back yard through the big picture window. She would feed the birds, foxes and squirrels every day. Every night she would peel grapefruit for breakfast the next morning. She and Mom would talk and laugh while she sectioned the grapefruit. To this day, the smell of grapefruit reminds me of that Christmas. I fondly remember her "Constant Comment" tea, as well. As a matter of fact, I'm sipping a cup as I write this!
Mom and Vauda talked on the phone and wrote to each other on a regular basis. Vauda had the most beautiful handwriting I have ever seen. Reading her letters was like a visual symphony! Vauda was such a positive force in my Mom's life - all throughout her life. I'm thankful that Mom didn't know Vauda was terminally ill before her own death, because that would have truly broke her heart. Aunt Vauda died of cancer six months after Mom died of a heart attack.
Vauda had many interests; birds being one of them. She had a parrot and a cockatiel, named Toughy and Petey. She would let them go outside for a short time on a warm day and then whistle for them to come back in the back door and they would, too! She loved gardening and grew beautiful flowers. Vauda belonged to the Maude Hall Home Extension Club of Asheville. She hosted many meetings at her lovely home. Every year she would contribute recipes to the yearly cookbook. I still have one of the cookbooks. She was a marvelous cook. Vauda was also a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and a member of their yearly bazaar which raised money for charity. Throughout the year, she would crochet, sew and make jewelry in her spare time for the bazaar.
At the time of Vauda's death, she was survived by a sister, Alda Sue Martin, brother, Robert Conway Martin, Sr., step-daughter, Mildred Rauchwerger-Cooperman, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Vauda was preceded in death by her husband, Sol, and sisters; Juanita McCormick, Imogene Odell, Betty Sigler, Joyce Schuman, Roberta Martin and her brothers; Ralph W. Martin and George A. Martin, Jr.
Aunt Vauda died at home on July 22, 1996. I miss her and Uncle Sol, dearly.
❀~ We'd like to thank Dora Brown for placing our Aunt Vauda's page on the Find A Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
Our Aunt Vauda was born at home on November 19, 1908 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the first child of George Amos Martin and Ruth Mary Ziegler Martin. Her parents had ten children; eight of whom lived into adulthood. Vauda was named, Vauda Virginia.
Vauda had many friends growing up in Martinsburg and enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. She was a serious child; very studious and hardworking.
Vauda graduated from King's Daughters Hospital School of Nursing in Martinsburg, WV in May 1932. She was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II and retired from nursing at Asheville-Oteen Veteran's Administration Hospital in Asheville, NC in 1960.
Vauda married Dr. Solomon Murray Rauchwerger, Colonel US Army, on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and the also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines Veteran's Administration Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before his sudden death in December 1973.
Vauda was a wonderful hostess. She thought ahead to make every visit to her home relaxed and pleasant. I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. Vauda would take me into the Loop on the L Train and we'd have lunch at the Carson Pirie Scott Cafeteria and watch the people hurry by the windows. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's. They would come to Danville to visit us, as well.
My Mom and Dad visited Vauda nearly every year. It was the highlight of my Mom's year and when she wasn't talking about their last visit, she was talking about their upcoming visit! I remember going to Vauda's for Christmas in 1975 and Vauda taking us through Biltmore House. What a treat that was! It was Biltmore's first Candlelight Christmas year. I recall the dusting of snow on Christmas morning and watching the wildlife scamper in Vauda's back yard through the big picture window. She would feed the birds, foxes and squirrels every day. Every night she would peel grapefruit for breakfast the next morning. She and Mom would talk and laugh while she sectioned the grapefruit. To this day, the smell of grapefruit reminds me of that Christmas. I fondly remember her "Constant Comment" tea, as well. As a matter of fact, I'm sipping a cup as I write this!
Mom and Vauda talked on the phone and wrote to each other on a regular basis. Vauda had the most beautiful handwriting I have ever seen. Reading her letters was like a visual symphony! Vauda was such a positive force in my Mom's life - all throughout her life. I'm thankful that Mom didn't know Vauda was terminally ill before her own death, because that would have truly broke her heart. Aunt Vauda died of cancer six months after Mom died of a heart attack.
Vauda had many interests; birds being one of them. She had a parrot and a cockatiel, named Toughy and Petey. She would let them go outside for a short time on a warm day and then whistle for them to come back in the back door and they would, too! She loved gardening and grew beautiful flowers. Vauda belonged to the Maude Hall Home Extension Club of Asheville. She hosted many meetings at her lovely home. Every year she would contribute recipes to the yearly cookbook. I still have one of the cookbooks. She was a marvelous cook. Vauda was also a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and a member of their yearly bazaar which raised money for charity. Throughout the year, she would crochet, sew and make jewelry in her spare time for the bazaar.
At the time of Vauda's death, she was survived by a sister, Alda Sue Martin, brother, Robert Conway Martin, Sr., step-daughter, Mildred Rauchwerger-Cooperman, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Vauda was preceded in death by her husband, Sol, and sisters; Juanita McCormick, Imogene Odell, Betty Sigler, Joyce Schuman, Roberta Martin and her brothers; Ralph W. Martin and George A. Martin, Jr.
Aunt Vauda died at home on July 22, 1996. I miss her and Uncle Sol, dearly.
❀~ We'd like to thank Dora Brown for placing our Aunt Vauda's page on the Find A Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
Vauda had many friends growing up in Martinsburg and enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. She was a serious child; very studious and hardworking.
Vauda graduated from King's Daughters Hospital School of Nursing in Martinsburg, WV in May 1932. She was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II and retired from nursing at Asheville-Oteen Veteran's Administration Hospital in Asheville, NC in 1960.
Vauda married Dr. Solomon Murray Rauchwerger, Colonel US Army, on July 15, 1943 in Asheville, NC. Vauda and Sol lived in Asheville, NC during and after the war and the also lived in Chicago (Clarendon Hills) from 1960 to 1970 when Sol practiced medicine at Hines Veteran's Administration Hospital. They returned to Asheville in 1970 when Sol retired. They enjoyed over 30 years together before his sudden death in December 1973.
Vauda was a wonderful hostess. She thought ahead to make every visit to her home relaxed and pleasant. I have fond memories of riding on the train up to Chicago when Vauda and Sol lived there; I was quite young - about seven. Mom and Dad put me on the train in Danville, IL, where we lived, and Vauda and Sol met me at Chicago's Union Station. Vauda would take me into the Loop on the L Train and we'd have lunch at the Carson Pirie Scott Cafeteria and watch the people hurry by the windows. I have many happy memories of being at their home and in the city of Chicago with Vauda and Sol throughout the 1960's. They would come to Danville to visit us, as well.
My Mom and Dad visited Vauda nearly every year. It was the highlight of my Mom's year and when she wasn't talking about their last visit, she was talking about their upcoming visit! I remember going to Vauda's for Christmas in 1975 and Vauda taking us through Biltmore House. What a treat that was! It was Biltmore's first Candlelight Christmas year. I recall the dusting of snow on Christmas morning and watching the wildlife scamper in Vauda's back yard through the big picture window. She would feed the birds, foxes and squirrels every day. Every night she would peel grapefruit for breakfast the next morning. She and Mom would talk and laugh while she sectioned the grapefruit. To this day, the smell of grapefruit reminds me of that Christmas. I fondly remember her "Constant Comment" tea, as well. As a matter of fact, I'm sipping a cup as I write this!
Mom and Vauda talked on the phone and wrote to each other on a regular basis. Vauda had the most beautiful handwriting I have ever seen. Reading her letters was like a visual symphony! Vauda was such a positive force in my Mom's life - all throughout her life. I'm thankful that Mom didn't know Vauda was terminally ill before her own death, because that would have truly broke her heart. Aunt Vauda died of cancer six months after Mom died of a heart attack.
Vauda had many interests; birds being one of them. She had a parrot and a cockatiel, named Toughy and Petey. She would let them go outside for a short time on a warm day and then whistle for them to come back in the back door and they would, too! She loved gardening and grew beautiful flowers. Vauda belonged to the Maude Hall Home Extension Club of Asheville. She hosted many meetings at her lovely home. Every year she would contribute recipes to the yearly cookbook. I still have one of the cookbooks. She was a marvelous cook. Vauda was also a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and a member of their yearly bazaar which raised money for charity. Throughout the year, she would crochet, sew and make jewelry in her spare time for the bazaar.
At the time of Vauda's death, she was survived by a sister, Alda Sue Martin, brother, Robert Conway Martin, Sr., step-daughter, Mildred Rauchwerger-Cooperman, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Vauda was preceded in death by her husband, Sol, and sisters; Juanita McCormick, Imogene Odell, Betty Sigler, Joyce Schuman, Roberta Martin and her brothers; Ralph W. Martin and George A. Martin, Jr.
Aunt Vauda died at home on July 22, 1996. I miss her and Uncle Sol, dearly.
❀~ We'd like to thank Dora Brown for placing our Aunt Vauda's page on the Find A Grave website - and for graciously transferring it to us. Sincerely-Jennifer and Jimmy Fry
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