Vera Selma Augusta Ottoson

October 05, 1924 - December 23, 2017

Vera Selma Augusta Ottoson Obituary (Age 93) Vera slipped peacefully into rest December 23, 2017 in Spokane, WA surrounded by her family after a brief stay at Holy Family Hospital battling pneumonia. She was born October 5, 1924 in Hector, MN to Hugo and Bernice (Willhite) Apitz. Survived by her three children Beverly (Scott) Wood, Bruce (Judy) Ottoson, Joyce (Earl) Strickler; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl Edward Ottoson of 62 years; sister, Margaret (Apitz) Ottoson, brothers, Delmer Apitz, Merle Apitz; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, a niece and a nephew. She grew up with her parents and siblings on a farm in Hector, MN. Most of her family moved to the Spokane area in fall of 1946 to an adjacent farm. After a brief courtship, Vera married the love of her life on May 25, 1947. Vera was an active member of the Wayside Community Center (Montfort School) and the Half Moon Womens Club. She was a 4-H club leader for the Silver Belles & Beaus. She volunteered in the Support Services of Spokane County Fire District 4 for 20 years in addition to supporting her husband while he served. Vera was an active member of the Spokane Area square dance clubs for almost 50 years where she helped Carl serve in many club, council, and state offices. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, as well as traveling, cruising, gardening, sewing, needlecrafts, card & board games, and puzzles. Viewing will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 10-5. Following a private burial, a Celebration of Life service will be held at Northview Bible Church, 13521 N. Mill Road, Spokane, WA 99208 on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Square Dance Federations Heritage Center, Montfort School or a charity of your choice.