Viola "Toots" Verna Westmeyer Mandan, North Dakota Obituary

Viola "Toots" Verna Westmeyer

Viola “Toots” Verna Westmeyer, 86, Mandan, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 3, 2017, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Mandan with Rev. Ryan Wolfe officiating. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2017, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Mandan Union Cemetery, Mandan. Toots was born July 9, 1930, to Arthur and Hulda (Buddeau) Zumbaum in Denhoff, North Dakota, where she was raised and educated. On March 12, 1953, she married Harold Westmeyer in Mandan. Toots sold cosmetics for 39 years and volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels for 22 years. She collected recipes since she was a teenager, and was known for her famous pickles. She enjoyed country and polka music, playing cards and loved dancing and bowling. She also volunteered in many areas of her church. She is survived by her husband, Harold; two sons, Monty (Harumi) Westmeyer, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Kevin (Gina) Westmeyer, Milton, Florida; one daughter, Sharri (Herman) Galster, Bismarck; two sisters, Beatrice Sorensen, Peach Tree Corner, Georgia, and Vivian Hilken, Wilton; five grandchildren, Melody (Iwan) Balcet, Melissa Westmeyer, Christ Galster, Mandy Galster, and Kacey Galster; four great-grandchildren, Maika, Nami, Alexis, and Brooklyn. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold “Barney” and Russell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Please sign her guestbook and share memories at www.dawiseperry.com. Funeral arrangements are being made with DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, North Dakota.
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Becky Peacock
February 5, 2017
Russ and I send our deepest sympathy to all.We have very fond memories of Toots.Russ and Becky
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Kacey Galster
February 1, 2017
4 Generations, December 2014, Viola "Toots", Sharri, Kacey, Alexis and Brooklyn
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Kacey Galster
February 1, 2017
I am so very blessed to have had my Granny in my life for over 33 years. In that time, so many memories were made that will never be forgotten. As a little girl, I can remember the anticipation of going over to Granny and Grandpa's house. She was always very involved and... Continue Reading
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Sharri Galster
February 1, 2017
My Mom was such a wonderful person. She was always baking & cooking just to keep busy, then she would share the food with other people. She was a hard worker & a strong person. She gave me values that I will carry on the rest of my life. She had pain most of her life, bu... Continue Reading
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Greg and Cinda Biggs
January 31, 2017
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LYLA (OST) JOYCE
January 31, 2017
HAROLD AND FAMILY

VI WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON, HER SMILE , PERSONALITY AND WILLINGNESS TO HELP OTHERS AND A GREAT NEIGHBOR TO MY MOM MARGARET OST AND OUR FAMILY.

THIS LITTLE SAYING WAS GIVEN TO ME WHEN MY HUSBAND PASSED ON AND HOPE IT HELPS YO... Continue Reading
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Herman R Galster
January 31, 2017
Harold, Monty, Kevin, Sharri, My most sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of Your wife, mother.
She was a special lady with a heart larger than life, always giving more than expected. Toots was a great Mother in Law and I will also miss her greatly. Nothing ev... Continue Reading
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Greg and Cinda Biggs
January 31, 2017
I am sorry to learn of your loss. I'm so glad to know this beautiful lady will have a place in heaven. There is no greater gift than eternal life. Sharri, Cinda and I send our most sincere prayers for you and the entire family. God bless always