Verna HARRAH Obituary

Gone but never forgotten

I was blessed to have known and worked for Verna for ten years. She always had a special place in my heart. I feel honored to have been able to be a part of her life and her family in my position which I loved. My condolences to Richard and Samantha..Thank you as well for the memories. I think about Verna often.

Verna Harrah believed in me and it made all the difference when she hired me, by retainer, to sell her Malibu home. It was woman to woman empowerment and she was gracious and kind and ahead of her time. Rest in peace, lovely lady!

Verna, my friend. You and I worked together in Harrah's Show Lounge in the late 60's and I have never forgotten the bond we formed during those fabulous years. You went on to a great and successful life. I know you were happy and you made Mr. Harrah happier than he had ever been before. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.

i just learned of this shocking news my prayers goes out to all the family and frends of verna harrah. i edwin james was a technician of hers while she was on dialysis. she will be truly missed. The most caring human being i have ever met

My love to your family. I met Verna at Harrahs in the 70's.
Was a 21 dealer at Harrahs Reno. She was a great lady and so beautiful.

Dear Richard,

I've just learned of your Mom's passing. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss.

Verna was a remarkable person and I'm blessed for having known both of you. She was extremely generous to our family and Tyler and I will never forget her for it.

Love and hugs to you. I wish you and your family a long and happy life.

Dear Family,

I just learned of Verna and was so surprised and saddened.
She was my roommate our sophmore year at Seattle U., and we had such great fun. She is also the Godmother for our son Michael who was baptized in La Jolla, CA, in 1977. At that time, Verna and Bill came to the baptism. Even though it was hard to keep in touch over the years, I still regarded her as my friend. Thus, the loss of her affects me deeply. I'm so sorry for all of you because I know how much she loved you.

Richard - you don't know me but we are related. Your mom's mother & my dad were first cousin's (his mother was Nellie Carothers McHugh). I am just reading this and am so sorry to hear of your loss. From all I ever learned through the family she was an amazing woman.

Dear Richard, Julie & Samantha..
I too just learned of Verna's passing.. Please accept my deepest condolences, Verna was a wonderful person, she touched many lives in her time here. God Bless!

I just learned of this saddest of news and I am so upset at the untimely passing away of such a great woman. As CEO of the Fiji film commission I worked with Verna in bringing Anacondas to shoot in Fiji in 2003. I truly enjoyed working with her as she had real class, integrity and a deep conviction about always doing what was right. She effectively launched the Fiji film industry with her film and I was always hoping to welcome her back to Fiji for a visit. We too will miss such a great and wonderful person. Rest in peace, Verna.

Dear Richard , Sam and Julie,
Thinking of you this w e. I was reading the loving things people wrote about your Mom. She was revered by many!

Dear Richard, Samantha, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you
and Hoping to see you again in Sun Valley, Idaho. Much love Annie Karie

I am so sorry for the loss of Verna. We went to high school together and worked together at the Penny Wise Drug store soda fountain in Twin Falls. We were such good friends and I will miss her. Brook Anderson Finnegan

Sami, I just found out about Vernna. You might not remember me but my mom was married to Bud Harrison for a few years. My brother and I got to come down to the house in Malibu. ( Crystal and Michael)We both loved your mom as our own Aunt. Please, if there is anything I can do for you, email me [email protected]. Love you Cuz.

Dear Sami, Richard & Julie,
I am so saddened by the news. I hope the wonderful memories of your mom will give you strength during this time of grief.
Valari O'Neal (former household staff)

A wonderful woman. It was a blessing to know and work with her. I feel quite lucky to have done so. Verna, may your spirit live on through your work, and may we all be inspired by your memory.

Niece Cara & family....so sorry to hear about your Aunts passing. My name is Fran Gennawey, lost contact with you. Here is my cell#714-794-7995. Gods Blessing to all.

Rich,
I just heard about your mom and was truly saddened by the news! Please except my true condolences and call me when next in Sun Valley.

Sincerely,

Charlie McWilliams

Dearest Samantha and Richard and Julie , my heart is breaking for all of you and the children that dear Verna is gone. I am so sad for all of you and all of us. Much love, Martha Luttrell

Richard, My name is Vicki Jones (Victoria Koehler-Jones) and I went to school with your Mother in TF,ID from an early age. She was my best friend for many years. She was creative, artistic and iconoclastic from the first water and I loved being around her. She was a very special person with a strong life force and I can't imagine what a loss you must be feeling now. Her passing certainly tears a hole in my reality. I send you thiw with deepest sympathy. (BTW, I'm the one who helped you learn African countries in about 1997, Sun Valley. You got an A.)

Lovely Verna and I worked at Harrah's together in the cocktail lounge during the glory days. She was a wonderful friend and a great partner. I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of a beautiful person.

Dear Richard and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. As a fellow classmate from Huffaker Elementary, I have fond memories of birthday parties at your family home and show and tell with your Emmett Kelly collection. As a 4th grader I took those times for granted but now appreciate the level of community that our small school fostered with families during that time. It certainly made a positive impact it made for me.
In reading your mother's accomplishments, I can only imagine the many people who were touched in a positive way by her caring and generosity. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,

To: The Richard Harrah Family:
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother in the RGJ. You may not even remember who I am but I thought it was appropriate to express my sympathies. I was one of your classmates at Huffaker Elementary School from 1974-1978 and have many fond memories of your father's generosity to our classes. I still treasure the picture from our visit to the Automobile Collection. From the outside looking in, I felt you were part of a beautiful family. May you take comfort in all of your mother's accomplishments and her amazing beauty during this very sad season of your life. Blessings, Catherine B. Gardella aka Cathy Barrett

Too young to die. But as someone said, "The good die young".
Heaven's gain.