Violet Yaritz

Violet has written poems from the heart all her life. Taking inspiration from life all around her, she has put together a beautiful book of poems to make you think and appreciate life.

Violet grew up in a rural area of Wisconsin. Her father enjoyed woodworking, creating furniture and toys. He would enjoy reading stories to all the kids. Her mother enjoyed taking care of the home and family. They all shared in chores around the home, even if the kids help wasn't very helpful. Violet's best friend was a German Sheperd named Rex. After Violet graduated from Mondovi High, she moved to St. Paul, where she had several fun jobs working at Rayette hair colors, 3M Scotchgard, the Dispatch Want Ads and then at Physicians Clinic which eventually led her to her caregiving career. Several years after she moved to St. Paul, her mom and dad, Effie and Delmer, both got jobs in St. Paul at St. Joseph Hospital and lived right across the street. They all bought a house together in Maplewood, where Violet raised her daughter Linda. Violet even lived in Hawaii for a few years, enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Eventually, she moved back to Minnesota and built a house with her daughter and son-in-law, Gene. In her retirement, she enjoys spending time with her pets, gardening, and writing an occasional poem.

Violet G. Yaritz born on February 6, 1932 and passed away on December 19, 2024 at the age of 92 years. She is preceded in death by parents Effie (Henning) & Delmer Hoverson and son-in-law Gene John. Violet is survived by daughter Linda John; granddaughters Naomi Jackson (Michael) & Jessica Gileck (Marshall); great grandchildren David Jackson (Sadie & daughters Violet & Azalea), Brittany Jackson (Joe Marusich), Austin Casper (Andrea Naylor), Julianna Jackson, Adian Westerlund, Ivy Gileck and Gideon Gileck. Service Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 am with visitation starting at 10:00 am at REDEEMING LOVE CHURCH, 2425 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood with reception to follow and burial at 2:00 pm at Union Cemetery in White Bear Lake, MN.