Velma Rae Shiner Obituary (2025)

Velma Rae Shiner, age 88, passed on April 17, 2025, in Yakima, WA. She was born on November 18, 1936, in Yakima. She lived in the Yakima valley her whole life. She is preceded in death by her parents Zola & Zella Lester, two sisters, two brothers, her first husband Lowell Groenig, daughter Kimberly, son Kirkland, and second husband Dan Shiner. Velma is survived by her daughter Jenny Mansfield (Ron), and son Kraig Groenig (Lori), and grandkids Derek Lounsbury, Heather Couchman (Scott), Shane Groenig (Tasha), Brandon Groenig (Stephanie), Shawn Groenig (Ginger), Christine Groenig, and great-grandkids Jenna, Conner, Joslyn, Liam, Hudson, Olivia, Westly, Noah, Liam, and Mila. Velma will be missed, all her prayer times were amazing. Christmas time was very special to her. Her favorite phrase was "This world is our testing place, not our resting place." She loved God. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com