Vemba L. McLean Obituary (1920 - 2016)

Vemba Loila McLean, 95 of Mesa, Arizona passed away at 3:30am on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Springdale Village Healthcare in Mesa. She was born on December 3, 1920 in Owaneco, the daughter of Loyd S. and Vemba Fern (Sturgeon) Buckmire. Vemba retired from Trans World Airlines after 38 years of service. She was very active with the Women of the Moose in Apache Junction, Arizona and also sold Avon products for many years. Vemba is survived by her children: Roger McLean of Ennis, Texas and Dale Riaska of San Mateo, California; grandchildren: Lee Riaska of California, Mark McLean, Scott McLean, and Jason McLean all of Texas; brother: Philip Buckmire of Taylorville, and sister: Ardeth Buckmire of Champaign; and nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents, and brother: L.D. Buckmire. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11am in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens in Taylorville with Rev. Becky Lembke officiating. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the McLean family with arrangements.