Velma Ruth Wells

Dec 29, 1934 -

Feb 11, 2026

Velma Ruth Wells was born in Dodge City, Kan., on Dec. 29, 1934, to LeRoy and Clara Wells. She passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Velma moved with her family from Dodge City in 1943 to Yakama Valley, Wash. She graduated from Zillah High School. She was employed at a potato processing plant in Zillah, Wash.

She moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1976, at her sister's urging and went to work at Providence Hospital. She worked there until she retired in 1999.

She enjoyed traveling, but her health deteriorated and she entered an assisted living home, where she eventually passed away.

Velma is survived by her sisters, Beulah Valantas and Carolyn Tilton; as well as her brother, Darrell Wells.

At Velma's request, there will be no service.