Velda Louise Heiden, age 90 of Monroe, passed away Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

Born November 26, 1931 in Monroe, Velda was the daughter of the late Carl and Anita (Kroeger) Heiden. She attended Bridge School, a one-room schoolhouse for her elementary education, and graduated from Dundee High School in 1949. Shortly after, she began a 42 year working career for Ida Farmer’s CO-OP, retiring in 1993.

Velda was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida where she was baptized and confirmed, Monroe Senior Citizen’s, and WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America).

Velda had a fondness for animals and enjoyed nature and the outdoors. She was happiest in the summertime when picking strawberries and blueberries to deliver them as gifts to her friends and relatives. Young at heart, Velda also enjoyed listening to country music, playing golf, and visiting the casinos. She was an avid Detroit Tigers Baseball fan. She very seldom missed a televised game and would travel to Lakeland, Florida to watch them during spring training.

Velda is survived by a sister, Verdell Giebel of Monroe; close friend, Katherine Oklejas of Monroe; and many relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Velda was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Buddy Giebel.

Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, June 14th at Bacarella Funeral Home. Velda will lie in state at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church where services will be held at 10 a.m. Rev. Sean Ewbank will officiate followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial donations are suggested to the church. The family would like to thank the hospital staff for the care and compassion given to Velda. She will be remembered as a wonderful person with a fun sense of humor and will be greatly missed.