Vera Mae Sullivan

Vera M. Sullivan (91) of Cedar Falls, passed away February 3, 2022.  She was born May 15, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Leo and Anna McGinnis.  She married Harry D. Sullivan on September 11, 1948 in Dubuque, IA.  Harry passed away October 24, 2015.

Vera is survived by her daughter, Kathie (Jim) Cahill of Waterloo, a son David (Lori) Sullivan of Jonesboro, Arkansas, four grandchildren; Ryan (Meghan) Sullivan, Jamie (Jens) Baker, Kristin (Erich) Simmer, Krystal (Thomas) Bradford and three step-grandchildren; Jason (Gracie) Sells, Kari (Doug) Meyrose and Stephanie (Anthony) Ameen, nine great-grandchildren, nine great-step grandchildren, and one sister, Irene Baker of Washington, Illinois.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, and her husband, Harry, of 67 years.

Vera worked at Peet Junior High and later at the University of Northern Iowa, retiring in 1992.

Vera was involved in many community organizations she loved.  She was a charter member of the Mended Hearts, where she volunteered as a secretary. She also volunteered at the Western Home and served as their former State of Iowa Resident Advocate.  Vera was a member of the Cedar Falls Women's Club for Businesswomen.

Harry and Vera were awarded the Cedar Valley Mayor's Volunteer award in 2002. She was awarded the Winnebago Council Boy Scouts of America Baden Powell Award in 2003.

Vera was an active member in her church, serving as chairman of Morning Circle, and co-chair of Church Funerals.

Services will be held Wednesday, February 9 ^th at 11 am.  Visitation will be held an hour before the service, at 10 am, at the First United Methodist Church located in Cedar Falls.  The burial will be held in the Garden of Memories in Waterloo.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Winnebago Council Boy Scouts of America or the Cedar Falls Women's Club