VELTE, Vera Born 11 October 1927, in Zagreb, Croatia; Died 24 March 2013, in Kelowna, BC. Vera's death resulted from injuries sustained in a fall down a staircase. In the 1960s, Vera performed major roles in several German opera houses. Her career climaxed in May of 1969 with a concert performance of Francis Poulenc's Gloria in Chicago's Symphony Hall. Joining Vera in this concert were the Lewis College Chorale and members of the Chicago Symphony orchestra. Later Vera became a data-entry supervisor for the Ontario Teachers Superannuation Commission. Arriving in the Okanagan in 1997, she became active in the Society for Learning in Retirement (SLR) and the Kelowna chapter of the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA). Vera is survived by her husband Charles, her daughter Sanja of Solon, Iowa, her son Brad of Holland Landing, Ontario, and three granddaughters, Maja, Bijou, and Ashley. Vera's demise was on the 47th anniversary of her marriage to Charles and on the very eve of her planned move to the United States. Thus, Vera had already said her good-byes to friends and associates while still alive. A memorial service will be held in Iowa for family and friends at a later date. Persons interested in making a donation in Vera's memory should consider any of the following: Society for Learning in Retirement (SLR), 1434 Graham Street, Kelowna, V1Y 3A8. BCSPCA, Kelowna Chapter, 3785 Casorso, Rd., Kelowna, 250-861-7722. Missionary outreach of Grace Lutheran Church, 1162 Hudson Rd., West Kelowna, 250-769-5685. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
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