Velma James Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Velma James (Hood River, Oregon), born in Wolsey, South Dakota, who passed away on April 18, 2019, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma James to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Thorpe and Jo Hannah Thorpe. She is survived by: her former husband Ernest E. Lauritsen; her husband John James; her son Kerry Lauritsen (Cindy); her daughter-in-law Becky Lauritsen; and her sister Fran. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and twelve great-great grandchildren.
