Verna "Red" Van Stone

Click on the tribute wall above to view Verna's video tribute. Verna “Red” Van Stone, age 88 of Carleton, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital. Born July 12, 1932 in Newport, Verna was the daughter of Darwin and Margaret (Weatherholt) Johnson. A graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Henry Van Stone, on September 6, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death March 28, 1998. Verna was a dedicate homemaker and faithful member of Divine Grace Parish-St. Patrick Church, she also was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and she enjoyed crocheting, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family. Verna leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ron (Loretta) Van Stone, Walter (Jo) Van Stone, Denise Van Stone, Renee (Doug) Davidson, MaryAnn Miller, Robert (Joyce) Van Stone and Mark (Amy) Van Stone; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law Cathy Van Stone. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son David Van Stone; two sons-in-law Michael Ferguson and Glenn Miller; as well as 10 siblings. Memorial contributions in honor of Verna may be made to Divine Grace Parish-St. Patrick Church. "To those attending visitation and/or services for a loved one, in keeping with State of Michigan Executive Orders 2020-110 (https://bit.ly/3i1ju3K) and 2020-147 (https://bit.ly/3k9g6FZ), masks and social distancing along with limitations on number of person(s) in the chapel must be followed and will be enforced. Thank you for understanding."