May 24, 2011

Wilma Jane Valand

PI: LHMS-VW4

Birth: 29 May 1913 - Stonega, Virginia
Death: 24 Jan 1995 - Euclid, Ohio
Burial: 27 Jan 1995 - Mayfielf Heights, Ohio

Father: Michael Miahly Valand
Mother: Sophia Kovach
Siblings -
Yes

Marriage: 12 Nov 1928 - Cumberland, Tennessee
Children -
Robert Charles Willingham
Peggy Sharon Willingham

Memories of

Describe what she looked like
  • Her eyes sparkled she loved to be around the little ones. -Sheila
  • She was of the Hungarian decent -Mark

Describe her personality
  • Kinda quiet -Sheila
  • She liked a good story, she didn't put up with foolery. -Mark

What was something you learned from her
  • I enjoyed watching her make her cabbage rolls. -Sheila
  • She liked the traditions of her father, and made lots of Dads favorite foods. -Mark

What comes to mind when you think of her
  • She made the best cabbage rolls!! and she also had a birthday in May. -Sheila
  • When we would move across the country with Dad's transfers( in the Air Force) we would always find our way to Grandma's house in Ohio. Mom learn how to make cabbage rolls which was on of Dads favorite dishes. -Mark
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