The Ekalaka Eagle - Your Community Builder

Verna Anna Welch, 95, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord at home with her daughters by her side. She began her life in Ekalaka, MT on December 23, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Anna Frye. A longtime Libby resident, she worked as a clerk for the Forest Service.

After retiring, she and her husband, Charlie, enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii, and most of the United States. Verna had many interests including gardening; yard sales; walking and hiking; berry picking; dancing; and card games.

Family was so important to Verna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; six o...