Vera Anna (Tomforde) Converse

May 16, 1919 – October 19, 2010

Vera understood that Christ offers to everyone the gift of forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life; and she received that gift two years ago at age 89. She is now with her Lord and Savior.Vera was born in Lake City, Minnesota, to John and Anna (Stuhr) Tomforde. While living in Minnesota, Vera met Ivan K. Converse, and they were married in 1946. In 1955, Ivan and Vera moved to the King Country area in Washington State where they finished raising their five sons. Vera was a very warm and loving person. She was a kind and committed wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family, friends, and flowers. She never forgot to send birthday or anniversary cards to those close to her. She was famous for her sugar cookies and apple pie. She had a contagious smile with a charming sense of humor and a zest for life. She is survived by sons Mark, Dale (Cathy), Gene, Reed, and Wynn. She has six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, by Ivan, her husband of 44 years, by her sisters Bernice Ackerman Taylor and Jeanette Fellman, and by her brother Delbert Tomforde.A memorial and celebration of Vera’s life will be on Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m., Grace Fellowship of Kent, 11135 S.E. 232nd Street, Kent, WA 98031.

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