Rush: Entered into rest on January 24, 2017 at age 94 years. Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Predeceased by her husband Ralph N. Keyes in 2014 and her sister Ruth Mann. Survived by her son Luther (Cindy M.) and daughter Martha (Gena R.); grandchildren, Luke (Brittany), Lacy, Henry (Brooke), Carolyn, Holly (Bryan), Corrie and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Leah, Lucy, Levi, Cassandra, Zoey, Delilah and Amelia. Also survived by her brother Erwin “Ernie” Bachofer and many other wonderful family members and friends.

Vera grew up in Irondequoit and attended vocational school studying cosmetology and later working as a Hair Dresser. During World War II, she served in the Navy (WAVES) stationed in Norfolk, VA. After the war, she met Ralph, with whom she shared a great love for dancing. Married in 1947, Vera worked with Ralph on the family farm for more than thirty-five years. Together with Ralph, she also enjoyed traveling, square dancing and high school plays for nearly 67 years.

A Celebration of Vera’s Life will take place on (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) Saturday, February 25th, at 11am at the Rush Methodist Church, 6200 Rush Lima Rd, Rush, NY 14543. Rev. Cathy Stengel will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623. To send a condolence or for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com