Verna Mae Shelafoe-Baltes
December 16, 1936 — October 1, 2005
Verna Mae Shelafoe-Baltes, age 68, of Santa Barbara, CA, formerly of Baraga passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at her home.
She was born December 16, 1936, Baraga, MI, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Chosa) Shelafoe. Verna was a 1954 graduate of Baraga High School and received a L.P.N. degree from Santa Barbara City College. While studying for her degree she also interned with Dr. Sartorious, a renowned cancer specialist. On October 12, 1957 she married James Baltes in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Verna had been a resident of Santa Barbara since 1968.
She enjoyed cooking, jazz music, old movies and collected recipes for a book she had hoped to write.
She is survived by 3 children, Valerie (Dennis) Stuart of Shoreview, MN, Jerry (Weiling) Baltes of Buellton, CA and Alan Baltes of Santa Barbara, CA; 3 grandchildren, Scott, Jim and Angie Stuart; a sister, Shirley (Anthony) McKasy of Baraga, MI; and nieces & nephews. Besides her parents; a sister, Alice M. Shelafoe; brother, Harold Shelafoe and niece, Lynn Sokolik preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Assinins, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Augustine George officiating. Interment will be in the Assinins Cemetery.
The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.