Verda E. Wilson, 94

Verda E. Wilson, 94, "embarked on her heavenly journey" on Jan. 17, 2005. Verda was born on Dec. 7, 1910, in Memphis, Neb. When she was a young girl her family moved to Wyoming.

Verda graduated from high school in 1928, and thereafter, married Jack Corbin and had one child, Peggy Marie. After the loss of Jack, Verda married Wayne Wilson and had another daughter, Arrah Lee.

In 1947, Verda and Wayne moved to Libby, where they managed a ranch in the Fisher River area before moving into town.

Verda spend her life devoting her time to her family, neighbors and community. Although her family came first, Verda also found time to serve her community. She collected donations for the Heart Association, worked on the election board in Libby for 30 years, and served on the Libby Women's Club, as well as the Farm Women's Club.

In 1949, Verda was initiated into the Medora Rebekah Lodge No. 53. In 1965, she was honored by the state of Montana through the Rebekahs and awarded the Chivalry of Degree pin.

Verda also worked as a nurse's aide at St. John's Lutheran Hospital until her retirement.

As a senior citizen she served as president, vice-president, and site manager for the Libby Senior Citizens Center. In August of 1990, Verda was named Senior Citizen of the Year for Lincoln County.

Verda was an active member of the Libby Christian Church. Her faith knew no bounds and came straight from her heart. She lived a Christian life and set an example for others through her kind words and humility.

Verda is survived by her daughters, Peggy Moe and husband Lloyd of Libby, and Arrah Lee Wilson and husband Merritte of Washington; her sister, Evelyn Johnston, of Wyoming; six grandchildren, Jon Moe and wife Donna, Deborah Decker and husband Mark, of Libby, Kelly Moe of Kalispell, Merritte Wilson III of Hawaii, Lloyd W. Moe and wife Becky of Idaho, and Melissa Sadler and husband Lance of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Verda was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, sister, and two brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Libby Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 1401, Libby, MT 59923.

Viewing will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home, 422 W. Second St., Libby.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Libby Christian Church, East Third Street, Libby.