Veda was born the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Dinisi) Noel. She was the third of 5 children, having two sisters, Cathy and Janet and two brothers, Harry and Tim.
In September 1965 at the age of 15, she met a young boy named Steve who immediately fell in Love with her. For the next several months he pursued her with vigor. Though she lived 8 miles away this young man would walk those 8 miles several time a week just to see her and be with her. Though she was only 16 and he 18 they married on September 18, 1966 and spent the next 45 years in love. One might say they lived for each other for when you saw one the other was right there along side. They had two children, Michele and Adam who gave them 3 Grandchildren, Jacob, Emilee and Erinn whom Veda adored.She often said she wanted to live long enough to see her oldest Granddaughter, Emilee get married. Unfortunately that was not to be. In July of 2011 Veda was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer and went to be with the Angels 10 weeks later.
Steve got involved with and fell in love with the Martial Arts. He trained so much at the Do Jang that Veda used to say he had a mistress and her name was Tae Kwon Do. Steve often tried to talk her into joining him but she would say that was not for her. Finally, she agreed to go with him and see what this was all about. Once she had a few lessons she too fell in love with the Art and trained right by Steve's side for 16 years.
In 2002 she convinced Steve to open their own school and pass along their knowledge, though they both knew the funds and resources were limited. However, with her help and support they did manage to create a school and pass along their knowledge of the Martial Arts. Veda taught Children's Classes and was Chief Instructor of the Little Dragons (5-7 yr. olds) whom she loved very much and they in turn loved her. She had touched so many lives and is and will be greatly missed by her students. Veda was a very caring and loving person and she can rest in peace knowing that the wisdom and life skills she instilled in her students will help them as they go through life.
She loved her family and thought that family always came first. She was dedicated to her Mother and took care of her for many years until her Mother's passing in 2010.
She will mostly be missed by her Husband and Soulmate, Steve, who loved her with all his heart and soul.
RIP Veda for you were loved by many and will be missed by many for years to come.