Verna Mae Strader of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 16, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Verna was born to the late Ernest and Christine Hershkowitz on September 21, 1928 in Congress Junction, Arizona. She attended Prescott High School, where she graduated in 1946. During her high school years, she excelled in track and field.
Verna is survived by her two sons, Mike Jessen, (Karrie), Buzz Jessen, (Kelley), brothers Ronald Weddle (Anna) and Jeff Hershkowitz, five grandchildren Daniel Jessen, Kristin Milstead (Eli), Maggie Navarro (Bobby), Erin Young (Chris), Allie Jessen, and three great grandchildren, Kimber Milstead, Riley Milstead, and Gordon Young. Verna was very proud of her family and loved every minute of being with her family.
The celebration of Verna’s life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Evon Hart
Wishing comfort and peace to all of Verna’s family.
Gloria MacKay
Dear Mike, Karrie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss. I know that her memory will be alive in your hearts forever.
Dale Ashlock
Dear Verna’s family,
We were saddened to hear of Verna’s passing. Verna brought joy and companionship to my grandfather Wes Ashlock and for that we are grateful. We enjoyed the time we were able to spend with her and will always remember Verna fondly.
Heartfelt sympathies,
Dale Ashlock and Debra Holcomb
Korinne
So sorry to hear of Vernas passing. What a wonderful and kind woman! I’m so blessed to have known her and have spent time with her. May God be with you all in this difficult time!
Love,
Korinne Ashlock Grand daughter of Wes.
Deborah McCrory
I am so sorry to hear your mom passed away. I visited with her often at her nursing home (my mom lives there). She talked about Mike and Buzz all the time. I came in from Detroit yesterday and went to look for her. I was so sad to hear she passed away. My deepest condolences, she was a beautiful women.