Obituary of Valetta Clemans

Valetta Vinnie Anderson was born May 6, 1923 in St. Francis, Kansas and passed away on April 22, 2009 in Burlington, Colorado. She was the second child of Justice and Ethel (Kemp) Anderson. She and her siblings: Chloris, Norvin and Norris grew up on a farm southwest of St. Francis. After completing the 8th grade she worked on the family farm and helped various neighbors in the community with childcare and housework. On June 30, 1941 Valetta met Warren Clemans at a church meeting at the Gospel Hall north of Kanorado where he was smiling at the pianist and it happened to be her. They were married on August 29, 1941 in St. Francis. They had 4 children and spent nearly 65 years together. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young woman. While Warren was serving his country in the Army, Valetta lived on the family farm in a little red house and cared for their first child, Arlyn. After Warren returned home they bought a farm in the Beaver Valley Community where their family was complete with Royce, Janice and Donita. In 1954 they moved to Burlington where she provided day care for many families in the community, sometimes having more than 20 kids at one time. Many years later she worked at the Sav-U Market and then drove the City Bus for 16 years. She enjoyed playing the piano at family gatherings while everyone sang. Valetta enjoyed her family and was happiest when they were all together. She had a wonderful sense of humor that kept everyone around her smiling even days just before her passing. Preceding Valetta in death was her beloved husband Warren, her parents, an infant granddaughter Shauna Marie King and son-in-law Randall J. Dreitz. Surviving her are her sons Arlyn (Sharon) Clemans and Royce (Yvonne) Clemans and their foster son, Anthony Sandoval of Burlington; daughters Janice King of Eads and Donita Dreitz of Stratton. Grand children are Sharlyn (Bryan) Rose and Madison; Starla (Mark) Koster, Mackenzie and Michaela; Sundee Clemans; Yvette (Dave) Korbelik, Sarenna, Kolbran , Bohdan and Aidrek; Lance (Stephanie) Clemans, Caden, Trey and Boston; Geleslie (Shannon) King, Bailey, Melanie and Camryn; Waylon (Sherry) King, Sheranda and Tallon; Jaton (Jim) Wallace, Paris and Tucker; Dalene Rowley (Doug Brogan) and Carissa; Sister Chloris (Ferdinand) Krien, brothers Norvin (Lillian) Anderson and Norris (Doris) Anderson. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services for Valetta were held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the Evangelical Free Church in Burlington with Pastor Ron Lee officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington. Visitation was held on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Love Funeral Home in Burlington. Memorials may be made in Valetta’s name and may be left at the Equitable Savings and Loan in Burlington.