Velma Heinrichson

Velma (Seney) Heinrichson, our loving mother went home to be with her Lord on January 25, 2023.

Born in Minot, North Dakota to Ben and Dena Seney.  In 1939 they moved to a farm in Lower Valley, Kalispell.     

 Velma attended Demarsville grade school and graduated

from Flathead High School.  After high school Velma worked at  Kalispell Mercantile and later on worked many years at the Motor Vehicle Dept. in Kalispell. 

She met and married LeRoy Heinrichson and they enjoyed 52 years together. They had 3 daughters; Randi, Patti and Linda.

Mom was very commited to her family and devoted to her faith in Jesus Christ.  She shared His love with all who knew her.

The Lord was her strength, joy and peace.  She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible school and was a 4H leader for years. 

Velma liked to cook and host dinners and they always had a house full of company, either visiting or playing cards or hosting Bible Studies

After dad and mom retired they moved to Condon, MT where they spent many wonderful years enjoying an abundance of wildlife, hunting, fishing

 and the beauty of God’s creation.     During the winters they turned into snow birds and would spend many months in Mesa, AZ.  They had many adventures together, traveling

and sightseeing.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband LeRoy,  daughter Randi, sisters, Viola Sundgren, Geneva Lockhart, brother Lavern Seney and Velma’s twin sister Vera Ripplinger.

Survived by daughter Patti (George) Everett, and Linda Rowlette.  Grandchildren Amy (Jim) Flammond, Jon (Wendy) Everett, DesaRae (Steve) Parker, Shawna (Nick) Geranios,

many great grandchildren, 2 great great grandsons. nephews, nieces and loving friends. 

Celebration of Life will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, February 25th and 11:00 am, reception to follow.

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