Adolph Louie Veloni
November 7, 1914 - November 26, 2010
Obituary
Adolph L. ‘Al’ Veloni, 96, of Eureka, died Friday, November 26, 2010 at Mountain View Manor, from natural causes. He was born November 7, 1914 in Anacortes WA, to Joseph & Antonia Simaz Veloni. He grew up and attended school in Anacortes. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the South Pacific as an ambulance driver/medic. He married Ruby Williams in 1953. They made their home in White Center WA, where they raised their family. He worked as an Ironworker for many years, retiring from Leckenby Steel in the 1980’s. Al and Ruby then moved to Reno NV. In 1991 Ruby preceded him in death and Al went to live with his daughter Linda and her family. In 2005 he moved with them to Eureka. Al enjoyed fishing for steelhead, making his own fishing poles and lures. He was also an incredible craftsman, and had made a number of his own boats. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t build. Survivors include his children; David Malland & wife Linda of Port Angeles WA, Beverly Malland of Anacortes WA, Linda Coley & husband Al of Eureka MT, Ann Johnson & husband Jay of CleElum WA. Grandchildren Allen, Debi, Pam, Adam & Mat; 5 great grandchildren & 1 great, great grandchild. Two sisters, Maggie Moen of Anacortes WA and Erma Linden of Everett WA.
Dear Papa,
I hope you knew just how very much I loved you! It was wonderful growing up watching the expressions of love between you and our beautiful Mama Rene….it set a high example for us all. We are all missing you now, but celebrate your life and the fact that you are, I am sure, back in the arms of the love of your life, Rene. All my love until we meet again, your daughter, Bev xoxo
When I think about my Uncle Adolph I have such special memories. As a child I would love to hear his stories even enjoyed the teasing. He always loved being around us kids and got such joy in making us laugh. I will always remember my last visit. We were at my very Special Aunt Ruth’s home. We had such a special time. He ask me how I was doing now that I have lost my Special Mom and Dad. He always knew how close I was to both of them. I said I think about them every day but I try to remember all the special time and then I feel good. He said his whole world fell apart when he lost Rene and that life would never be the same.He said he loved his family but missed her so much. My uncle had such a long happy life with such a loving family.He will always be missed but now it is time to let him go and let him return to Rene’s loving arms. A special prayer and thoughts go to the family. Love Betty Jo
My Grandpa was one of the most amazing men in the world. He always brought a smile to your face and made you happy to be around him. He loved my Grandma Rene with all his hear and it showed. It set a high standard of what a marriage should be for me. My favorite story about Grandpa was hearing about how he climbed across the deception pass bridge, underneath it, while it was being built. My Grandpa, the dare devil! I will miss him, but will cherish my memories and know that he is reunited with his one true love.