In Memory
Violet "Vi" (Pokrajac) DeVolder
Nov. 13, 1926 - Aug. 5, 2011
MISHAWAKA - Violet "Vi" DeVolder, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, in her home following a long illness. Vi was born November 13, 1926, in South Bend, a daughter of the late Marko and Janya Pokrajac.
She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of Riley High School.
On September 4, 1948, Vi married Marcel "Red" DeVolder. The couple made Mishawaka their home. Vi retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance in Mishawaka after 15 years of employment. She was a member of the VFW #360 Auxiliary. Violet and Red traveled extensively and some of their destinations included Belgium and China, and they enjoyed several cruises. She loved socializing with her friends, and was a good baker.
Vi's surviving family includes her daughter, Nancy J. (Ron) Sanders of LaPorte; a granddaughter, Erin J. Sanders; and Vi's caregiver and friend, Sandra Healey.
Vi was preceded in death by her husband, Red, in 2005.
Following Vi's wishes, a private family burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in South Bend. Contributions in Vi's memory are suggested to SouthernCare Hospice, 310 W. McKinley, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. An online guestbook and the ability to share condolences and memories with the DeVolder family are available at www.goethalswells.com. Arrangements are in the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.
Published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 8, 2011.
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