Vera Irene Call, 91, of Washington, passed from the cares of this life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with family at her side and some of her favorite Gospel music in the air, at 8:42 a.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, from Morningside Senior Living in Washington. Vera was born June 11, 1924, in Amity Township, Livingston County, Illinois, to Alfred August Munson and Mary Viola (McNutt) Munson. She married Carl Franklin Call on June 23, 1944, in Eureka, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn (Robert) Hoffer of Peoria; four grandchildren: Eric (Michelle) Small of Germantown Hills; Angie Small Adams of Marquette Heights; Christina Hoffer (Daniel) Melott of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Amy Hoffer (Robert) Allen of Port Hueneme, California; nine great-grandchildren: Erica and Nicole Small; Bryce and Taylor Adams; Owen, Abigail, and Gavin Melott; and Spencer and Samuel Allen; sisters-in-law Gladys Call of Spring Bay and Marie Munson of Streator; brother-in-law Donald Heck of Low Point; and many, many nieces and nephews. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, after more than 50 years of marriage; one daughter, Shirley Small Stufflebeam; two sons-in-law, Steve Small and Jerry Stufflebeam; one sister, Velma Laurine, and four brothers, Kenneth, Edward, and Oral Dean Munson of Streator, and Cletis Munson of Washington. Vera was a child of the Great Depression: hard-working, frugal, and practical, all traits passed down from her immigrant Danish and Irish ancestors. After Varna High School, she began her busy family and working life, which included Lacon Woolen Mills, Midway Duck Inn, Radio Manufacturing Engineers (RME) in Washington, and Morton Metalcraft, from which she retired, and long-time Tupperware dealer, and in-store food demonstrator. Vera was a devoted and loving wife and mother, working alongside her life-mate, supporting the family in school affairs, and picking up and moving their household again and again as Carl built and sold several new houses. Vera was proud of her grandchildren and always spoiled them with special ice cream treats and super-sweet cereals when they stayed overnight; at holidays they had their own butter plate as they otherwise destroyed the formal butter "stick". She was very patient with them, even when they deserved reprimands; she was always understanding, having lots of time for them as well as lots of wall space for all their 8x10 photos. Vera was also very proud of her country as evidenced by her many American flags, broaches, and pins. After retirement, Vera particularly enjoyed travelling with friends, taking many local, regional, and East Coast bus trips, plus extended trips to Europe, Alaska, and Hawaii. She liked flowers, gardening, canning, baking terrific pies, especially apple, from "scratch", playing cards with many friends and family members, and enjoying displaying and using her huge collection of Longaberger baskets. Vera was known for her knitted, crocheted, embroidered, and beaded work which found their way often to family members and, as gifts, to others all over. She also did volunteer work for her churches and charities over the years, including Salvation Army, Operation Christmas Child, and making beautiful hats, mittens, and blankets for infants and children, plus bears for young cancer patients. She was a member of Sunnyland Christian Church at the end of her long Christian life throughout which she showed love, compassion, patience, and generosity to all. It all started at home and at the little Nigh Chapel Sunday School near where she lived as a child, and ended with service to her local church. The family extends their appreciation to the wonderful staff and her many friends at Morningside of Washington, where she lived for over six years; those at OSF St. Clare, for their professional care; and to the Hospice Compassus staff who were very helpful at the end. Special thanks go to her great friends, and frequent travelling and eating-out companions, Wilda Neal and her daughter, Jan Volk. With the heart and courage of a Viking plus the wry smile and wit of an Irish lass, Vera taught us how to live this difficult temporal life with faith, face physical death with eternal spiritual hope, and be remembered by all for her unconditional love and service to others. She was a great wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, friend, and you-name-it. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, at Mason-White Funeral Home, 20 Valley Forge Drive in Washington. A celebration of Vera's life will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Mason-White Funeral Home with Pastor Evan Williams officiating. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the funeral home. Committal service will then be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens followed by a celebration dinner for family and friends. The family asks that memorials be made in Vera's name to Sunnyland Christian Church, 2401 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571. Notes of condolences for the family may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.