Veronica ‘Verna’ Joanne (Dugan) Blair

July 15, 1932 – May 4, 2020
Born to Dale Dugan and Yolanda Passafero on July 15, 1932, in Charles City, Iowa. Verna loved reading, movies and doted on her boxers, Clint and Jerry. She was known for her delicious apple pie and sweet nature. She loved family get-togethers for all occasions.

Verna worked as a linotype operator most of her career, along with developing the pictures. She retired from the Daily Record in Cedar Falls after 25 years. Verna and her husband, Bill, owned the Parkade Printer for another 10 years, continuing in the printing business.

Verna leaves behind a daughter, Dayle Hayes; two grandchildren, Tanner (Megan) Cheeseman, and Mia Cheeseman; two great-grandchildren, Molly and Emerson Cheeseman; a brother Len Dugan; nieces, Mindy (Kevin) Shea and Angela Dugan; a nephew, Patrick Dugan; three great-nieces, Joesy and Lensy Shea, Luci Dewey; and one great-nephew, Flyn Dewey.

Verna was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Blair; her parents, Dale and Yolanda Dugan; her maternal grandparents, Eugenio and Maria Passafero. and paternal grandparents, Charlie and Verna Dugan; and many wonderful cousins as well. Verna was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family.

Inurnment will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsonfuneralservice.com.