Union, Oregon
Vennie Florence Delaney, 98, of Lewiston and formerly of Union, died Oct. 23 in Lewiston. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union Cemetery. A luncheon and sharing time will follow at the VFW Hall in Union. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Vennie was born Sept. 7, 1909, to Ray Jordan and Mamie (Riggins) Oliver in Fossil. The family moved to Union where she met Roy Delaney. They married on March 27, 1930. They lived in Union and raised their children there. She cooked at three restaurants during the early years and later became the town “Avon Lady” for 15 years.
Vennie and her good friend, Grace Aldrich, enjoyed traveling and lots of fun times together. Vennie took oil and watercolor painting lessons from her daughter, a well-known local artist. In 1974 her husband preceded her in death, and in 1999 she moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Lewiston.
She sewed and crocheted many blankets and hats over the years. She loved to camp and fish and loved going to the ocean to collect seashells. Her family was important to her, and she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandkids.
Survivors include her daughters and their husbands, Wythel and Ken Aldrich of Union and Vera and Ron Walker of Lewiston; daughter-in-law, Sue Delaney of Pacific City; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Delaney, in 2003.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the week ending November 3, 2007 – Published: November 3, 2007
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Vennie Florence Delaney, 98, of Lewiston and formerly of Union, died Oct. 23 in Lewiston. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Cemetery. Lunch and sharing time will follow at the VFW Hall in Union. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the week ending November 3, 2007 – Published: November 3, 2007
