Veda Saline

Veda Marie Saline, 98, longtime resident of the Gila Valley, entered into eternal rest in the late-night hours of December 19, 2018. She was born September 15, 1920 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Willie Melton & Mentie Glenn Melton with siblings Hazel, Rayburn, Jimalee, J.O., Von, Coy & Shirley. Veda married Ervin Jay Saline in Safford and that is where they made their home and raised their family. Veda was a very loving, giving lady who was always looking for ways to server others. Family was most important to her and it showed in the way that she cared for them. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gladly serving in many callings. She is survived by her children Steven (Rhonda Clark) Saline of Havasu City, Arizona, Lynn (Jan Kimball) Saline of Pima, Arizona, Jerry (Launa) Saline of Tucson, Arizona and Pam (Walter) Redd of Mesa, Arizona, 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Veda is preceded in death by her loving husband Ervin Saline, granddaughter Shelly Saline and daughter-in-law Linda Thatcher Saline. Services for Veda will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 beginning with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Teddy French conducting. All services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pima Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pima Cemetery.