Vera Erasmus Obituary

VERA L. ERASMUS (nee Ward) age 83, beloved wife of Robert for 62 years; loving mother of Amy (Eric) Densmore, Thomas (Tami), and Wendy (Jon) Thompson; devoted grandmother of Robin (Andy) Ball, Shane, Jack, Claire, Evan, Jared, Aaron, and Rachel (Joe) DeLisio and great-grandmother of Joanna and Liam; cherished daughter of the late Norman and Irene (nee Flugan) Ward; dearest sister of the late Donald (Laura, deceased) Ward and Robert (Dorothy, deceased) Ward; sister-in-law of Dorothy (Bert, deceased) Hokes, Darlene Cseplo, Ann (Dan) Scheidel, and the late Jean (Ralph, deceased) Shupe and George (Carol, deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Vera, fondly known to her grandchildren and family as Grammie, was born on April 8, 1942, in Lisbon, Ohio, before making Chardon home for so many wonderful years. She met her beloved husband, Bob, and the two became a family of 5, sharing wonderful memories of family vacations, especially those consisting of their camping trips. A natural nurturer, she was blessed with the title of Grammie and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. This love and care extended beyond her family and to individuals in local nursing homes. A member of the Visiting Angels Foundation, Grammie would sit with residents and provide simple companionship. Grammie enjoyed being with others and found tremendous value in friendships. She started the Chardon Chapter of the Red Hat Society and she and the other members relished their time getting together for lunch and a cup of coffee. She loved getting together with friends, both new and old, for a cup of coffee and some sort of tasty treat at Beans coffee shop in the square. She also enjoyed taking camping trips with Bob's family, and spending time in her flower gardens. Grammie's faith was also a pillar of her life. While living in Chardon, she was an active member of Morning Star Friends Church. On June 7, 2025, Vera passed away. Though there is sadness in her parting, there is peace in knowing she is amongst the beauty of the heavenly garden.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Vera to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, Ohio, 44072, or by clicking HERE.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Vera at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY OF CHARDON (formerly Ritondaro) 126 SOUTH ST. (Rt. 44, south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Friday, June 13, 2025, from 3-5 PM.

A Prayer Service will immediately follow at 5PM at THE FUNERAL HOME.

Cremation and arrangements entrusted to DeJohn Funeral Home and Crematory.

Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com