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The Life of VELMA VERLEE STOUGARD

Velma Verlee Purvis Stougard passed away January 2, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Velma was born June 21, 1913, in Bible Grove, MO, and spent her teenage years in Jefferson, IA, before moving to Des Moines in the early 1940’s. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, camping, and family. Velma is survived by her son, Larry (Ngat) Stougard of Johnston, IA; her brother, Clarence Purvis of Marshalltown, IA; and a host of grandchildren and other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew R. Stougard, and her son, Richard Stougard, Sr. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

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