Verna May Hulbert

Verna May Hulbert, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born to Joseph and Verna Wider on January 15, 1922 in Nortonville, ND. She had six brothers and sisters.

Verna married her high school sweetheart, Theodore E. Hulbert in 1940 in Deer River, Minn. and they were married for 62 years. They settled in Moses Lake along with their three children in 1952 and started Bee Line Frame and Axle, where they flourished and prospered until their retirement 32 years later.

Verna was an active member of the Lady Elks, Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and other fraternal organizations. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and spending time with her friends and extended family at their cabin, surrounded by motorhomes and RVs. In their retirement, Verna and Theodore spent winters in Arizona, where they would dance, explore and wander the flea markets.

Verna was loved by all who knew her. Her kindness, generosity and spirit of life lives on in all who knew her.

She leaves behind a very loving family who will miss her warm smile, gentle touch and energy for life.

She is survived by: her two sons, Ted Jr. and Terry and wife, Lynn; son-in-law, Michael; seven grandchildren, Todd, Lori, Lisa, Kevin, Derek, Angelicque and Michael; 12 great-grandchildren, Claudia, Adrien, Arielle, Kalee, Shelby, Gregory, Garrett, Natalie, Sydney, Alexa, Ethan and Dylan; and brother, Austin.

Verna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted, daughter, Teresa, daughter-in-law, Judy and five brothers and sisters.

Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004 at the Moses Lake United Methodist Church with reception to follow. Private interment will precede the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Moses Lake Senior Center, Elks Lodge or other charitable foundations of your choice.

Verna, may you dance your nights away.