Vera Agnes (Austin) Schane, 94, of Breen, Colo., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Durango, Colo. She was born June 20, 1919, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Dolph and Luvena Austin.
Vera graduated from high school in mineral Wells, Texas. Her family moved to the Four Corners in 1959. She was a homemaker, volunteered for service work during the Vietnam War. She raised two sons and was an avid gardener and canner.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Marion A. Schane in 2013; her son, Dolph A. Schane in 1997; four brothers; and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Schane; brother, Marvin Austin, of Perrin, Texas; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, in Memory Gardens, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington, with her family officiating.
After the service we will gather at Furr's Cafeteria, 3030 E. Main St. in Farmington.
Pallbearers are family and friends.
Service Details
Monday, August 12th, 2013 10:00am, Memory Gardens Cemetery