Obituary of Velma Sturm

Velma Irene Sturm passed away peacefully at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Velma was born on January 2, 1951 in Maythorpe, BC to George and Lena Sturm. Velma attended school in Maythorpe before moving to Brandon where she attended Assiniboine Community College, taking Social Services in 1977.  In 1981 Velma came to faith in God through Jesus Christ which changed the course of her life. She attended Brandon University from 1983 to 1985, and Winnipeg Theological Seminary in 1987. Velma opened Silver Cord Counselling working as a personal counselor before taking a position as a pastoral care worker at the Brandon General Hospital in 1997. She was employed at the hospital until her retirement when her health began to decline. Having MS for many years did not stop Velma from having many adventures. She loved to travel and lived life to the fullest. Velma and her husband served in the Flin Flon Presbyterian Church and later in Winnipegosis. In 2007, Velma became a resident of Rideau Park Personal Care Home, where she made many friends through the activities program, many of whom have predeceased her. Velma was predeceased by her parents George and Lena Sturm; sisters Marlene and Carmen; brother George and brother-in-law Ed. Velma will be lovingly remembered by her sister Amy Schatz; brother Rick Berry; nieces and nephews Linda, Erwin, Arnella, Vivian, Cleo and Rhett, Bonnie, Brian and Greg, Curtis and Quinn Berry, Tammy Baker as well as friends, Rideau Park residents and staff.  Thank you to Velma’s staff family at Rideau Park Personal Care Home.  Donations in memory of Velma may be made to the MS Society of Manitoba, 457 9th Street, Unit 5B, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 1K2.  A service for Velma will be held at a later date.