{"id":97091,"date":"2025-12-19T22:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T03:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97091"},"modified":"2025-12-19T22:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T03:01:54","slug":"violet-m-stamper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97091","title":{"rendered":"Violet M. Stamper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail_1-12.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail_1-12.webp 335w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail_1-12-228x300.webp 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Violet M. Stamper, 96, of Gas City, passed away peacefully at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Miller\u2019s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on February 8, 1929, to Virgil and Mabel (McWhirt) Fanning. In April 1948, she married Arnold Stamper, with whom she shared a devoted life until his passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Violet was a proud graduate of Jefferson Township High School. She dedicated many years of her life to caring for others. Violet worked for 21 years at Marion General Hospital in the dietetics department before joining Bradner Village, where she served in housekeeping and assisted with resident activities. She retired from Bradner Village in 2001. Her compassion extended beyond her work-she spent time supporting individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s and was a committed member of the Commander Club (DAV), where she helped disabled veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creative and curious, Violet loved crafting and traveling. She found joy in making things with her hands and exploring new places, always carrying a gentle spirit and a willingness to help wherever she could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Violet is survived by her daughter, Pam (Jerry) Clapp of Gore, Oklahoma; her sister, Pat Slagle of Gas City; her granddaughter, Erinn M. (David) Watson; and great grandchildren, Catherine Watson, Aiden Watson, and Samantha Watson. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold; her daughter, Sharon L. Stamper; her son, Lee Stamper; and her granddaughter, NovaLee Stamper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St, Gas City, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Violet&#8217;s life will begin at 12:00 pm. &nbsp;Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory &#8211; Marion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Violet M. Stamper, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=46747624&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1766199510$o144$g1$t1766199645$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=83130c29-22e0-4bba-bed9-0f7c54a63eae&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Violet M. Stamper, 96, of Gas City, passed away peacefully at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Miller\u2019s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on February 8, 1929, to Virgil and Mabel (McWhirt) Fanning. In April 1948, she married Arnold Stamper, with whom she shared a devoted life &#8230; <a title=\"Violet M. Stamper\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97091\" aria-label=\"Read more about Violet M. Stamper\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97091","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-obituaries-2"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=261\" rel=\"category\">Obituaries2<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Violet M. Stamper, 96, of Gas City, passed away peacefully at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Miller\u2019s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on February 8, 1929, to Virgil and Mabel (McWhirt) Fanning. 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