On October 17th 2015 Virginia Mae Welch, 78, of Mesa, left the loving arms of her extensive family to re-unite with her sweetheart of 60 years, Marvin and her loving savior Jesus Christ. Her greatest treasure was her family, and she spent every day nurturing them in so many ways.
Virginia lived with a cheerful disposition and befriended everyone she came in contact with. She genuinely cared about others.
Virginia is survived by her children: Joan Finch (Steven), Marvin Welch Jr. (Simone), Cindy Mills (Dan) and Carolyn Straw (Mitch). Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her parents; 5 siblings; and 2 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University in Mesa. Graveside services will be at 10am Thursday, Oct. 22, at Mesa City Cemetery 1212 N. Center St. in Mesa.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. It is evident that she was a good and kind person, loved and appreciated by many. I recently lost someone close to me and can appreciate the heartache words cannot describe. With that in mind, I am moved to share with you a thought that helped me through the pain. That is the words of Jesus himself in the book of John, chapter 5 and verse 28, 29. He said ‘Do not be amazed at this. For the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice, and come out.’ I was so relieved to know the bible talks about an earthly resurrection; a time of peace when we will see our loved ones again in perfect conditions according to God’s own will. I encourage you to hold on to that hope and learn more. It is my sincere wish that learning of this will give you the comfort it gave me.