Velma Adeline Sickles

Velma A. Sickles, 93 passed away peacefully following and extended illness.

Velma was born on July 15, 927 in White Bluffs, Washington to Denzil C. and Neoma R. Gluck Mock.  The family moved to Waitsburg in 1933 and she graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1945.  She attended the University of Washington where she majored in music.  In 1948, she moved back to Waitsburg where she met Bob Sickles while working in the cannery.  The couple married on February 6, 1949.

Velma worked at Maybac’s until she became a mother and stayed at home with her children.  She loved to play the piano and taught many students at her home over the years.  Velma worked at the Waitsburg Elementary School for 21 years, 19 of those as the secretary.  She also worked with her husband Bob doing the books for their insurance business in both Waitsburg and Washtucna.  Velma was a dedicated member of the Christian Church where she was the organist for 43 years, treasurer for 40 years and a member of the choir.  She and her husband Bob sang many duets for many weddings and funerals.  Velma was a founding member of the Odako Club where she was also treasurer and a member of the Washington State School Retirees Association.

Velma loved spending time with her grandchildren, doing puzzles and decorating for the different holidays.  The annual family trips to Wallowa Lake and the Oregon Coast were among her favorite things to do.  Velma’s family was her greatest treasure.

Velma is survived by her two daughters, Sherrie (David) Morris and Dawn (Jeff) Nichols both of Waitsburg, WA; Two Sons, Ed Sickles (Heide) of Seattle, WA; Steve Sickles (Carolyn) of Walla Walla.  16 grandchildren. 13 Great-Grandchildren and her Brother, Delbert Mock of Waitsburg, WA.

Velma was preceded in death by her Husband Bob, Son Dennis and Brother Darrell Mock.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Waitsburg First Christian Church with Pam Conover officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Waitsburg or the Waitsburg Historical Society through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla, WA 99362