Valda R. Herendeen, a resident of Warsaw, was called home Monday, July 23, 2018, from Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 76 years old when the Lord called her back.
Born on July 13, 1942, Valda was the daughter of Edward C. Krebs and his wife, Fannie L. Pratt Krebs. She spent her life in Kosciusko County and was married there to Edward R. Herendeen. The two were married Aug. 5, 1960, and were together for nearly 58 years.
Valda was a graduate of Warsaw High School in the class of 1960. She worked at Da-Lite Screen for more than 35 years.
A selfless and giving woman, Valda always put others first. She was a devout member of New Harvest Church of the Nazarene, Warsaw, for many years. She was an avid reader of all types of books, with an interest in biographies near the end.
Valda and Ed enjoyed traveling and bowling; the two were in a league together for many years.
Those who survive include her husband, Ed Herendeen, Warsaw; her sons, Rich (Pam) Herendeen, Avilla, and Kyle Herendeen, Larwill; grandsons, Tyler Herendeen, Pierceton, and Brady (Ashlynn) Herendeen, North Manchester; and great-granddaughter, Hazel Herendeen, North Manchester.
Along with her parents, Valda joins her sister, Virginia, in heaven.
Friends may call at Titus Funeral Home¸ 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26.
Her life will be celebrated in a traditional funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with additional visitation one hour prior. Officiating the service is Pastor Bill Keen of New Harvest Church of the Nazarene.
Burial will follow with a graveside service in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Memorials to New Harvest Church of the Nazarene, 1654 Fisher Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send condolences, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
