Vera Sperr

January 20, 1932 – October 9, 2020

Vera Sperr went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 9, 2020.

VeraMae Mary Ann Fischer was born Jan. 20, 1932, to Harry and Bertha Fischer in Holloway, Minnesota. She and her husband Clinton G. Sperr met at Grandma Sperr’s Easter dinner in 1950. They were engaged a year later and married on March 15, 1952, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Holloway, Minnesota. Clint and Vera celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this year.

In December of ’52, Clint was stationed at Camp Gordon waiting for his orders to Korea. Vera, pregnant and wanting to be closer to family, moved in with her sister Verda in Elk River, Minnesota. In 1953, their most awesome son Alan Mark Sperr was born and shortly after his birth Vera and Clint were on the move again to Minneapolis, where Clint was enrolled in electronics school. On Feb. 6, 1955, Cathleen Mae was born. Vera and Clint moved often with Clint’s job at IBM; during these times two more children were born. Paulette Jean was born on Oct. 28, 1956, in Syracuse, New York, and during a Thanksgiving trip Tamara Sue was born, Nov. 28, 1960, in Minneapolis.

Vera, who became a licensed hairdresser in 1950, never stopped learning new styles and perfected her trade at many beauty shops, including Cora’s and Katy’s. Her love for the trade led her to become an instructor and she was a favorite to many of her students. Her last hairdressing job was at Brookdale Hearthstone Assisted Living where she loved doing the elders’ hair and chatting with them. Vera had a love for cooking and baking; her dishes were loved by all. Sewing was another passion of Vera’s, and she also enjoyed playing cards, dancing and going to potlucks anywhere, anytime. Her favorite pastime was talking on the phone with her children, her sisters, extended family and the numerous friends she made throughout their travels. Vera was also an accomplished fisherwoman; she and Clint could be seen out on the lake in their boat where she would outfish him. They were snowbirds and went to Mesa, Arizona, every winter where they made many lifelong friends.

We will remember our mom for her great strength and faith in God. Everyone who knew Vera will remember her for her caring, compassionate nature and her sense of humor. She was the family planner and always coordinated family celebrations where she remembered what everyone loved to eat and was sure to make their favorite dish.

She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Bertha Fischer; her sisters Doris, Verda, Bernice and Sadie; her brother LeRoy and her son Alan. She is survived by her loving husband Clint and three daughters Cathleen (Pete), Paulette (Bob) and Tamara (Briant) and her grandchildren Michael Sperr, Doug Ward and Spencer Bailey.

Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her close neighbors, friends and Pastor Walter Klockers for their support and kindness throughout her life at Moses Lake. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, techs and aides at Lake Ridge Center as well as Samaritan Hospital for the love, care and concern they gave to Vera over the last few months of her life.

A service and memorial is planned at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moses Lake on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

Please express your thoughts and memories at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories of Moses Lake, Washington.