Veva Stahlman Obituary

Veva Stahlman, 89, of Colorado Springs passed away October 28, 2005. She was born June 1, 1916 in Kansas. One of 11 children born to William and Rosella Nelson, both deceased. The Nelson family moved to Colorado when she was 5 years old. On November 10, 1940, Veva married Raymond Stahlman who preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 1997. She worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for Modern Woodmen of America Insurance and was an active member of the Pikes Peak Methodist Church. She is survived by daughters: Cheryl (Joe) Swiatek of Colorado Springs and Marjorie (Bill) McElroy of Independence, KS; and son, David Stahlman of Colorado Springs; as well as, seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Veva is also survived by three sisters: Opal Griffith, Dorothy Hill, Erma Conrad; and one brother, George Nelson, all of Colorado Springs. Veva was a gentle, caring woman, with the most loving, generous heart you'll ever find. This world will not be the same without her. Private family services will be held.