Faye P. Vermillion

Faye P. Vermillion, age 83, passed away peacefully at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, Minnesota surrounded by her family.

Faye Patricia Vermillion was born on March 14, 1939, in Hastings, Minnesota to David and Marion (Nelson) Almquist. She attended Hastings High School before graduating in 1957. Faye attended college in River Falls, Wisconsin with a focus on teaching for two years before meeting the love of her life, Russell. She helped teach second grade at Tilden and Pine Crest until retiring in 1997. After retirement she liked to help with her grandson’s classroom in Shakopee for 6 years and was known by all as Grandma Faye. She loved being involved with the students and helping them learn. Faye also loved walking and cleaning both at home and the school. Russell and Faye traveled the world for 21 years visiting countless countries and continents, they loved everywhere they went while being in each other’s company. Faye’s true pride and joy was her grandsons, she was so lucky to be able to have a multi-generational relationship with them. She holds a very special place in their hearts.

She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Marion Almquist; brother, Gene Almquist; and sister-in-law, Carol Almquist; and brother-in-law, Hugh Jelley.

Faye is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Russell Vermillion; children, Thomas (Lezlie) Vermillion, Steven (Laura) Vermillion; two grandsons, Russell and Jacob Vermillion; siblings, June Jelley, twin sister, Maye (Chuck) Curtis, Ferne (Bert) Lessard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In leiu of flowers the family would like to honor Faye by sending donations to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, alzfdn.org, ASPCA Animal Shelter, and Hastings Public Schools Foundation, www.hastingspsf.org.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 1 PM with a visitation being two hours prior at 11 AM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel. Interment at Lakeside cemetery will follow the service as well as a reception at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel.