Retired legal secretary was formerly of Sharpsville

HEMET, Calif. Vera Carr Malsom, Hemet, Calif., formerly of Sharpsville, died Saturday (3-4-00) in Hemet Valley Medical Center following a heart attack. She was 87.

Mrs. Malsom was born Dec. 17, 1912, in Sharpsville to Fred and Retta Carr.

She was an alumna of Sharpsville area schools [graduated 1930], where she was active in various school activities.

Mrs. Malsom retired after 35 years as a legal secretary for Colton Austin Law Firm.

She moved to California in 1937, and to Hemet in 1978, where she be longed to Hemet Valley Christian Church.

In Hemet, Mrs. Malsom also belonged to Chapter 51 of AARP, the retired persons organization; the Women’s Club; Order of the Eastern Star; TOPS Chapter 1642; and Commission for Simpson Senior Center.

She was a member of San Jacinto (Calif.) Women’s Club; Republican Women’s Club; Red Cross Disaster, and Order of the Golden Slipper.

Mrs. Malsom was previously active in Hemet city council.  She loved square dancing and sewing.

With her husband, Edward Malsom, to whom she was married for 66 years, she also enjoyed camping and traveling.

Besides her husband, surviving are a son, Bert, Memphis, Tenn.; and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Hemet Valley Christian Church, 330 S. Franklin St., Hemet, Calif. 92544.

MALSOM

Mrs. Edward (Vera Carr), 87, Hemet, Calif., formerly of Sharpsville.

Calling hours: None.

Service:  Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday (3-10-00) in the chapel of MILLER-JONES MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 1501 W. Florida Ave., Hemet.

Burial:  Riverside (Calif.) National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd.

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