Elvera Gertrude Weltzin
March 14, 1915 — May 27, 2011
Elvera Weltzin, 96, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 27. Elvera was born to Swedish immigrants Franz Erick & Anna Gertrude Franzen March 14, 1915 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elvera was baptized in the Mission Covenant Church and attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. She also found joy in doi...
Elvera Weltzin, 96, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 27. Elvera was born to Swedish immigrants Franz Erick & Anna Gertrude Franzen March 14, 1915 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elvera was baptized in the Mission Covenant Church and attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. She also found joy in doing Parish work in the Dakotas. She had many favorite hobbies such as sewing, fishing, ice skating, and learning to play the piano. Music always brought joy to Elvera's life. Elvera ventured west to Pendleton, Oregon where she met and fell in love with Harold Frederick Weltzin. They were married in the Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton on September 21, 1950. There the two cultivated grain between Pendleton and Echo for many years. Elvera served as librarian at the church for a number of years. Upon their retirement, the two settled in Eugene, OR and became members of the Bethesda Lutheran Church. After the passing of her husband of 34 years, Elvera moved to Louisville, Kentucky where her oldest daughter lives. She became an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. In 2010 Elvera moved to a Care Center in Las Cruces where her youngest daughter lives. Elvera is preceded in her passing by her parents and her husband Harold, her older sister Erldyne Louise Busch (and husband Carl), younger brother Gerald Franzen (and wife Marie). Elvera is survived by her daughters, Louise Blackman (...
Elvera Weltzin, 96, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 27. Elvera was born to Swedish immigrants Franz Erick & Anna Gertrude Franzen March 14, 1915 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elvera was baptized in the Mission Covenant Church and attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. She also found joy in doing Parish work in the Dakotas. She had many favorite hobbies such as sewing, fishing, ice skating, and learning to play the piano. Music always brought joy to Elvera's life. Elvera ventured west to Pendleton, Oregon where she met and fell in love with Harold Frederick Weltzin. They were married in the Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton on September 21, 1950. There the two cultivated grain between Pendleton and Echo for many years. Elvera served as librarian at the church for a number of years. Upon their retirement, the two settled in Eugene, OR and became members of the Bethesda Lutheran Church. After the passing of her husband of 34 years, Elvera moved to Louisville, Kentucky where her oldest daughter lives. She became an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. In 2010 Elvera moved to a Care Center in Las Cruces where her youngest daughter lives. Elvera is preceded in her passing by her parents and her husband Harold, her older sister Erldyne Louise Busch (and husband Carl), younger brother Gerald Franzen (and wife Marie). Elvera is survived by her daughters, Louise Blackman (Scott) of Louisville, KY; Karen Martinez (Arsenio) of Las Cruces, NM; and four Grandchildren; Eric Blackman (Michelle) of Troutdale, OR; Adrian Martinez (Valerie); Nathan Martinez; Rachel Gomez (Rick) all of Las Cruces, NM. A memorial service and celebration of life will be Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 am at the Mission Lutheran Church, 2752 N. Roadrunner Parkway 88011. In lieu of flowers, it is the wishes of the family to make a donation to a charity of your choice. PDF Printable Version
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