Vilma J. Erwin
April 24, 1927 ~ December 19, 2011
Erwin, Vilma J., age 84, wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, died December 19, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Vilma was born April 24, 1927 in Wichita. She retired as a postal supervisor from the U.S. Postal Service after 28 years of service. Vilma was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert P. Erwin; father, James L. McGill; mother, Louise M. Potter, and granddaughter, Jill C. Erwin. Vilma is survived by daughter, Cheryl A. Roy (David); sons, Robert P. Erwin, Jr. (Karen) and Thomas A. Erwin (Kathie); grandsons, Christopher T. Roy (Angela), Nathan A. Roy (friend, Tina), Scott R. Erwin (Nita) and granddaughters, Sasha B. Erwin and Karisa M. Erwin; great-grandchildren, Felicity, Lilliann Grace, Olivia and Benjamin Roy, Lillian Elizabeth and Jack Tallant, and step-brother, Vernon C. Potter. Visitation with the family, 6-8 p.m., Monday, December 26 at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral services, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 27 at Riverside Christian Church, 1001 N. Litchfield, Wichita, KS 67203, with a reception following. Burial will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Riverside Christian Church.
Visitation with the family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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Fred & Reba Snavely Message flagged Monday, December 26, 2011 3:42 PM The Snavely family is saddened to learn of Vilma\\\\\\\’s recent passing. Your truly have our sympathy. Vilma was: My Father\\\\\\\’s cousin: Max Snavely Vilma\\\\\\\’s Dad ( Uncle Bud to me) was a brother of my Grandmother, Minnie Snavely and Great Aunt Mabel McGill . Also, Sasha attended Southwest Missouri State in Springfield with my daughter Kelsey, and become good friends even before they realized that they were related. I\\\\\\\’m also writing this note for my Mother: Dora Mae (Snavely) Mooberry), she lives @ 507 N. Meridian in Valley Center. She is doing quite well. My brother Fred Snavely lives in Joplin Missouri Rex Snavely
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her as a sweet and gentle soul. Whenever she called to talk to Tom, we always had a chance to chat while she waited for him to get to the phone. She was a very special lady, and I cared about her. It’s difficult to have this sorrow at Christmas, but she is in a good place now, and time will heal your sorrows. My prayers are with you all.
You have my most sincere sympathy at this sad time of Vilma’s passing. She was a great person, who was a model employee in the Region, District, and Wichita Post Office. I was very fortunate to get to work with her, as she always wanted to set a good example by doing more than expected. As a true perfectionist, she made my job as postmaster very easy as I always knew I could depend on her. All of us who had an opportunity to work with her were very fortunate.
Bob and Karen and Scott, So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers today and always. Love, Elaine, Bob and Alex
I am so sorry about Vilma. She and I worked together at the Post Office for many years (I took her place as Supervisor, Injury Compensation) and after we both retired from there, we met regularly for lunches, etc. Our favorite place to go eat was at a taco place where they had ‘funny tacos.’ I did visit with her when she was in the hospital awhile ago. I will miss her a lot.