Orla Augusta Vause

Orla Augusta Vause, daughter of the late Albert Frederick and Orla (Lippincott) Buchholz, was born April 28, 1928 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Orla grew up in Elizabeth and also Roselle, New Jersey and graduated from Abraham Clark High School in Roselle in 1946. In 1945, Orla met the love of her life, Harold Eugene Vause. They were united in marriage on January 16, 1950 and shared many wonderful memories together. They were blessed with two children: Larry and Lisa. Due to Harold being in the military, Orla and the family moved several times. During this time, she lived in New Rochelle, New York, went to West Point, lived in Germany and then came back to the United States to Fort Leonard Wood. In 1968, the family moved and settled in Richland, Missouri. Orla was a hardworking woman and began working at the age of 12. She worked for Greens in their coffee bar in Elizabeth. After graduating from high school, she worked for a mortgage company and then for Merck Subsidiary in New York City as a secretary. While living in New Rochelle, New York, she worked as a sales person and while at West Point, worked in the Athletic Department. After moving to the Richland area, she began working for Wal-Mart in St. Robert and worked there until she retired. She was always providing for her family and took great pride in doing so. In her spare time, Orla enjoyed crocheting, painting, and reading inspirational books. She was a wonderful cook, especially in fattening things. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon, Missouri and also a member of the Republican Women of Pulaski County. Orla went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Christian Health Care-South in Lebanon at the age of 82 years and 21 days. All those that knew and loved her will miss her greatly. Orla leaves to cherish her memory one daughter: Lisa Vause (Tony Landa) of Elizabeth, NJ; one son: Larry Vause (Carrie) of Willard, MO; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; several other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Orla was preceded in death by her husband and one brother. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 19, 2010 in the Richland Memorial Chapel with Rev. John C. Dautenhahn and Rev. David Oberdieck officiating. Favorite music selections included "Because He Lives" and "Just As I Am". Larry Vause shared fond memories of his mother. Family and friends served as escorts. Burial followed in the Wair-Dowty Cemetery near Richland. Services were under the direction of Richland Memorial Chapel.

Orla Augusta Vause

April 28, 1928 - May 19, 2010