Velma I. Nester Baer, 98, of Wooster passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at West View Healthy Living.
She was born on January 19, 1925 in Morgantown, WV the daughter of Julius Levi and Maude Bishop. Velma married Woodrow Nester, he preceded her in death in 1978. Her 2nd husband was Wilmer Baer, he preceded her in death in 2003.
Velma was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bridge, dancing and was an avid golfer in her younger days with a hole in one in 1977.
She is survived by her sons Bob (Sally) Nester and Rodney (Leslie) Nester both of Wooster, daughter Carol (Tom) Banach of Wooster; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister.
In lieu flowers contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with pastor Eric Fairhurst. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolence maybe left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
So sorry for your loss. Many hugs and prayers to the family.
My forever hero. Sending my love!
Sending are deepest sympathy Bob, Rodney and Carol she was the kindest person, and Paul and I enjoyed visiting with her and taking her to lunch. She was a joy to be around.💕
Bob , Carol and Rodney, death is always hard but also mysterious, how they pick the time to leave. Aunt Velma seemed to be waiting to say goodbye to as many family members as she could while politely saying you can leave me alone now I’m ready to go. She is with more family now and I hope I’m lucky enough to see her again. Love you all.
Hugs to Velma’s family. I will miss seeing and talking with her at Westview. When visiting my dad in Bridges, I looked forward to visiting Velma too. I only knew her for 2 months but I loved how she took care of her baby and how neatly she ate her meals. She always had a smile for me. I sure will miss her. What a wonderful woman!
Velma was my wonderful, generous, and beautiful step-mom. We had such wonderful times with my dad, Wilmer Baer, on our trips to Chautauqua, NY, and my visits to Ohio. She meant so much to me and my family. She will always be in our memories.
To the entire family,
May you find peace during this difficult time.
Mark & Candy
Sending our sincere condolences Bob, Carol and Rodney. Over the years we would run into your mother once in a while and always enjoyed seeing her and talking with her. She was a very special person.
My deepest sympathy to Velma’s family. I saw her frequently on my trips into West View to visit my mother. Velma always had a smile on her face and was ready to chat. Every time we walked into the Bridges unit, Velma would be there on the sofa to welcome you. My pup would immediately go to her as he knew she would be happy to pet him. We certainly miss seeing Velma.