Velma Caye, 64

Velma Faye Caye, age 64 of Elmo, was called home on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 1, 1960, in Polson, to Albert and Alma (Mittens) Caye, the first of their seven children.

She attended grade school in Elmo first through eighth grade and graduated from high school at Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. She received her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Tacoma Technical College.

She is preceded in death by her father, Albert L. Caye, her mother, Alma E. Caye, her brothers, Francis, Aaron, Jerome and August, and sister Genevie Caye.

She is survived by her sons, David A. Kallowatt and Duane A. Kallowatt; grandsons Dustin and Robin James “RJ” Kallowatt; her sisters, Alberta and Felicity Caye; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and adopted grandchildren.

The wake for Velma began on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Elmo Community Center with rosary at 8 p.m. and funeral services on Monday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. Burial followed at Dayton Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.