Velma Joyce Clark Lynch Weekes

Velma Joyce Clark Lynch Weekes

Jan. 9, 1954 – May 2, 2021

 

Velma Joyce Clark Lynch Weekes, 86, was born on Oct. 22, 1934, to Emma Mecham Clark and Sheldon Clark in Burlington, Wyo. Velma was the 13th child of 16. She passed on May 2, 2021. She attended school in Burlington and Meeteetse.

Velma married George Lynch on Jan. 9, 1954, in Thermopolis. She gave birth to 10 children: Becky, Kenny, Patsy, Karen, Deb, Jack, Rick, Mary, Brenda and Joe. 

Velma worked many years as a waitress and an outstanding waitress! She lost her husband George in 1998 to cancer. Then in 2000 she reconnected with a long-time friend, Slim Weekes. He courted her for a year and then they married May 20, 2003 in Laughlin, Nevada. They moved to Basin in 2005, where she was surrounded by many wonderful friends. She lost her love Slim Weekes in November of 2011.

Velma's only living sibling is Jay Clark of Ralston, Wyo. They spent many Sundays together. Her parents, spouses, one son (Rick) and all her other siblings passed before her.

She is survived by Rebecca (Gary) Mills of Deaver, Kenneth (Denise) Lynch of Basin, Patricia (Frank) Valdez of Casper, Karen Lynch of Helena, Mont., Debra (Vito) Herrera of Grand Junction, Colo., John Lynch of Casper, Mary (Bill) Skinner of Deeth, Nevada, Brenda (Michael) Smith of Hudson and Joseph (Angie) Lynch of Gillette; 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous friends.

Cremation has taken place at the Antelope Butte Crematory in Greybull and her ashes will be buried in the Hudson Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life in the Basin park on July 21, 2021 at noon. Lunch will be provided and friends are encouraged to join the family and share memories. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atwood Family Funeral Directors. 

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