Velma Jean Kloer

Velma Jean Kloer, 78, of La Grande, died at her residence June 22.

A dedication of the grave will be held Friday at Grandview Cemetery, La Grande.

Velma was born July 4, 1930, to Edward and Eva Robinson in Newton, Iowa. She moved to
La Grande 13 years ago from Beaver Creek. She was a member of the Island City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She married Albert Kloer on July 4, 1949, and they remained married for 60 years. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing and singing to her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and one sister.

Velma is survived by her husband Albert of La Grande; children Joe (Cheryl) Kloer of Tennessee; John (Laura) Kloer of Beaver Creek; Dan (Leslie) Kloer of La Grande; Tracy (Bill) Stoughton of Gladstone; brother Jerry Robinson of Portland; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

.