Violet L. (Kirstein) Welch, age 88, passed away November 25, 2013. She was born on March 10, 1925, in Snohomish, WA to Adolf and Emma Kirstein. She is survived by her husband, Virtus (Stub) Welch; children Carolyn (Mardy) Droscher, Colleen (Allen) Dickes, Daniel (Mary Helen) Welch: sisters, Esther Mau and Mildred Kirstein. She was preceded in death by brother, Benjamin Kirstein. Visitation is Sunday, December 1, 2013 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, WA; Funeral service is Monday December 2, 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, E. Wenatchee; Burial is Tuesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m., Cashmere Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, E. Wenatchee, WA.