72477. William Crockett Vesser
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
July 31, 2003William C. Vesser died July 27, 2003, at age 75.
Mr. Vesser was born June 18, 1928, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. An electrical engineer for Tektronix, he served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He received a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University and an MBA from the University of Portland. He moved to Portland in 1971. In 1963, he married Audrey Kemp.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Teree Thurston; step-daughter, Lisa Earp; sisters, Pat Perry and Vicki Bloomfield; and four grandchildren.
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
October 20, 2013Audrey Kemp Vesser, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in Beaverton.
She was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Hector, Minn., to her parents, Percy and Edna Kemp. Audrey was the first child of four, including Addie, Mahala and Bill. They grew up in Grove City, Minn., under their mother, Edna, in a loving family and community. She graduated from Grove City High School in 1943. She moved to Los Angeles in 1945 and found wonderful work, additional friends and loved ones.
She married Alfred Jaeger in Los Angeles in 1951. They had one child, Lisa.
She later married William Vesser in 1963. Audrey, William and Lisa moved to Oregon in 1971. Audrey will be remembered by her loving daughter, Lisa Earp; son-in-law, Stephen; granddaughter, Barbara; great-grandsons, Stephen and P.J.; sister, Mahala; sister-in-law, Marlene; nieces and nephews, Linda, Bruce, Bob, JoLynn, Jim and their loved ones.
The Washington Post
January 8, 2008PATRICIA PERRY - On Tuesday, December 25, 2007, resident of Silver Spring, MD.
Beloved wife of Walter D. Perry; loving mother of Kevin D. Perry, Colin (Gail) M. Perry, Lois I. Perry, Patricia J. (Greg) Perry-Burgess. She is also survived by one sister, Vickie Bloomfield; and two grandchildren, Harmonie A. Perry and Evan M. Perry.
She was preceded in death by her son William H. Perry; her sister Catherine Etheridge; and her brother William C. Vesser.
Whidbey News-Times (WA)
December 25, 2005Anne Kobryn Vesser, 89, of Burlington, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 25, 2005. She was surrounded by family throughout her life and during her final days.
Born Sept. 12, 1916 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Anne was the oldest of four children. She grew up in Clarkston, Wash., where she was graduated from high school at the age of 16 and enrolled in business college. Although she worked as an operator for Bell Telephone, as a cook for the United States Forest Service, as a travel agent, and as owner-operator of a restaurant, her 65-year career as a wife and mother brought her the greatest satisfaction.
Anne loved travel and adventure, and in the 1950's she was delighted to accompany her husband, Thad, and their three children as the first teacher's exchange family to England. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, Anne enjoyed telling others about the blessings of God's Kingdom and the hope of a resurrection to an earthly paradise for all of those now sleeping in God's memory. She will long be remembered by her friends and family for her hospitality, generosity and her fun, colorful and lively personality.
Preceded in death by her husband, Thad, in 1993, she is survived by her son Jack Vincent, her daughters, Carole Anne and Merrilee Christine, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom dearly love her and cherish many wonderful memories.
Idaho Spokesman-Review (Coeur d'Alene, ID)
September 25, 2003Lorraine Richardson Vesser, 88
Mrs. Vesser, who was born in Pullman, died Monday.She moved to Coeur d'Alene from Pullman in 1918 and married David Vesser. He died in 1985.
Mrs. Vesser worked as a clerk at J.C. Penney and then in production at General Instruments until her retirement.
She enjoyed her dog, Molly, yard work and crocheting.
Survivors include a son, David Vesser of Dalton Gardens, Idaho; two daughters, Shirley Shibley and Sharon Whittington, a brother, Cleallen Richardson, and a twin sister, Aleene Kiger, all of Coeur d'Alene; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The Daily News
Ocober 22, 2012James Douglas Casey, 85, of Longview passed away Oct. 17, 2012, at St. John Medical Center.
Doug was comforted by the presence of his children and wife of 61 years, Margret Casey. He recited Psalms 23 just before he left this earth. While we are comforted that he doesn't have to battle pain anymore, we are saddened because Doug was so engaging and impactful in his relationships as a husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, teacher, and friend to countless people. Our hope rests in our Lord Jesus and that Doug is worshipping Him with the other saints in Heaven.
Doug Casey was born July 19, 1927, in Coeur d'Alene Idaho, to James and Vera Casey. Doug was raised in the Coeur d'Alene area with his two sisters, Morva and Meeka. He lost his left arm in a machinery accident when he was five years old. While this physical trait was an easy way to describe him to others, one only had to know him for a short while before you forgot that he only had one hand. He never counted it as a handicap and he never let it slow him down. Doug earned his degree in education from Eastern Washington University.
While at college he married his wife of 61 years, Margret Alice VanHardenberg and together they raised four children, James, Robert, Michele and Michael.
Doug enjoyed learning and people, which made him a passionate teacher for many years starting in Coeur d'Alene, then moving to Klickitat, Wash., Hunters, Wash., Carrolls and then spending most of his time at Ridgefield elementary. Usually known as the "strict" teacher, his care for his students shone through with his active teaching and praise for kids. Doug taught and reflected the values of respecting others and using your talents, whatever they may be, to their fullest. His teaching wasn't limited to the classroom. He spent a lot of his time taking his grandkids on "fieldtrips" from climbing Mount Adams to camping at the Cispus River. There were some who experienced his "Double-reversing Bean Squeeze." Surely there are hundreds of people who were positively impacted for having Doug as a teacher and/or coach.
Doug's summer job with the Forest Service allowed the family to return to Coeur d'Alene each summer. Retirement left Doug time to pursue his hobbies. Some of his favorites were creating sawdust in his shop and tending to his vegetable garden. Known for his ability to talk, anyone who met him came away hearing at least one of his stories peppered with his Irish gift of embellishment. We will all miss his offerings of carrots and corn and hearing one of his many stories, jokes, or insights to history.
News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 17, 2016
February 17, 2016Meeka Janet Bruenn Meeka was born December 18, 1928 in Coeur d'Alene, ID and passed away peacefully on February 14, 2016.
Meeka was a loving mother of 8 children and an amazingly talented and creative woman throughout her lifetime. Meeka enjoyed painting, gardening, bargain shopping, and spending time with her family. Meeka attended EWU in Cheney and continually took courses at local colleges.
Preceded in death by her husband, Henry and daughter, Denise,
Meeka is survived by her remaining 7 children: Patricia Ellis, Susan Achuff, Lilly Van Slyke, Vaughn Bruenn, John Bruenn, James Bruenn, and Terry Victor; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
News Tribune (Tacoma)
October 21, 2008Henry Edward Bruenn Henry was born October 30, 1920 in Yakima, WA, and passed away with his family by his side on October 17, 2008.
He is survived by Meeka, his loving wife of 59 years, 8 children: Patricia Ellis, Susan Achuff, Lilly Van Slyke, Vaughn Bruenn, John Bruenn, Denise Storey, James Bruenn, and Terry Victor; 22 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
As a World War II veteran, Henry served honorably in both the US Navy and Merchant Marines. Following his military service, Henry received bachelor's degrees in both Chemistry and Education from EWU, and his master's degree in Education from WWU.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
May 5, 2000Helen M. Crockett, 88, Lewiston homemaker. She died of a Parkinsons related disease Wednesday at her home.
She was born April 1, 1912, at Moscow to Eugene and Sophia Hoag Sims. She lived with her family in Sandpoint and graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1930.
She attended Eastern Washington University at Cheney for one year.
She married Edwin Andrew Crockett April 11, 1932, at Colville, Wash.
From 1935 to 1942 they lived in Spokane; Moscow; Dover, Idaho, and Kingston, Idaho.
They returned to Sandpoint in 1942 and lived there until 1968, when they moved to Lewiston.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church all of her life and was a member of the Church of the Nativity at the time of her death. She also was a member of the Pricilla Whitman Mother's Club.
She enjoyed collecting stamps, reading books and loved flowers of all kinds.
Survivors include her husband at their Lewiston home; two daughters, Janice Marian Crockett Walker of Coeur d'Alene, and Sally Ann Crockett Clifford of Davis, Calif.; two sons, Edwin Sims Crockett of Fremont, Calif., and Robert Haskell Crockett of Coeur d'Alene; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Marie Crockett
The Coeur d'Alene Press (ID)
September 24, 2004Fred L. Walker, 72, died of cardiac arrest on Sept. 18, 2004.
Born June 25, 1932, to A. Free and Alice (Stratton) Walker, he grew up on the family farm in St. Maries. He attended St. Maries High School, then began working on a farm for the Henry Guske family in Moscow. Fred enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown during the Korean War, where he was trained as a machinist.
On Nov. 18, 1956, he married Janice M. Crockett in Sandpoint. They made their home in Coeur d'Alene, where they raised their children.
Fred worked for the magnesium plant in Mead, Wash., and the Idaho State Highway Department, before opening his own repair shop, North Star Saw Services in Dalton Gardens. Afterwards, he followed mill righting in construction until retirement in 1994.
Fred was a lifetime member of Coeur d'Alene VFW 889 and served as Commander from 1973-1974. He was a member of the Chrysler 300 Club and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Spokane.
Fred was a devoted husband, father and son. He had many interests in life and was an avid collector. He was gifted with artistic and mechanical skills, some of them self-taught. His family and friends were the benefactors of these talents. He also found great joy in watching and feeding the wildlife in his yard.
Fred is survived by his wife, Janice; son Steven Walker, Spokane; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Mitchell Love and Ralph Love, Sacramento, Calif., Dena and Rick Love, El Dorado Hills, Calif.; grandchildren Robert Walker, Samantha Love, Richard, Tim, Dwayne, Jennifer and Cassandra Love; seven great-grandchildren; brother Alden Walker; sisters Betty Scott, Freda Marsh and Jessie Haken.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Christine Mitchell, in 1995.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
April 17, 1998BREWSTER, Wash. -- Harry H. Parr, 87, a former Pullman and Lewiston resident, died here Sunday of renal failure.
He was born in Pullman Jan. 2, 1911, to Richard W. and Orra J. Parr.
He lived in Pullman until 1916, when the family moved to a farm near Edgemere, Idaho. They returned to Pullman in 1936.
He married Agnes E. Crockett Dec. 21, 1933. She died March 13, 1977.
He married Elizabeth C. Hale Aug. 27, 1977.
He was a carpenter and worked at Danger Bay, Alaska, during World War II for 799th Forestry Company.
He lived in the Tacoma area for 40 years and was a member of the Western Washington Carpenters Union.
In 1973 the family moved to Lewiston, where he continued his trade of building houses.
He loved music and learned to play the trumpet while working in Alaska and later learned to play the cello. He sang with choral groups and was an avid rock hound.
In 1982 he moved to Brewster, where he built their home. He also did volunteer work with the senior center.
He enjoyed feeding wild ducks on the Columbia River, which fronted his house in Brewster.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Diane Parr of Tacoma; two brothers, William Parr of Lewiston and Walter Parr of Clarkston; two sisters, Gladys O'Rouke of Lewiston and Mae Howard of Albion, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Marci Hale of Cawker City, Kan.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and a son, Terrence.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
April 17, 1998BREWSTER, Wash. -- Harry H. Parr, 87, a former Pullman and Lewiston resident, died here Sunday of renal failure.
He was born in Pullman Jan. 2, 1911, to Richard W. and Orra J. Parr.
He lived in Pullman until 1916, when the family moved to a farm near Edgemere, Idaho. They returned to Pullman in 1936.
He married Agnes E. Crockett Dec. 21, 1933. She died March 13, 1977.
He married Elizabeth C. Hale Aug. 27, 1977.
He was a carpenter and worked at Danger Bay, Alaska, during World War II for 799th Forestry Company.
He lived in the Tacoma area for 40 years and was a member of the Western Washington Carpenters Union.
In 1973 the family moved to Lewiston, where he continued his trade of building houses.
He loved music and learned to play the trumpet while working in Alaska and later learned to play the cello. He sang with choral groups and was an avid rock hound.
In 1982 he moved to Brewster, where he built their home. He also did volunteer work with the senior center.
He enjoyed feeding wild ducks on the Columbia River, which fronted his house in Brewster.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Diane Parr of Tacoma; two brothers, William Parr of Lewiston and Walter Parr of Clarkston; two sisters, Gladys O'Rouke of Lewiston and Mae Howard of Albion, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Marci Hale of Cawker City, Kan.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and a son, Terrence.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
May 6, 2012Marcia Grace Crockett Vowell
June 18, 1916 - April 26, 2012Born to Charles and Emily Gould Crockett in Bonner County, Idaho, at a ranch near the former site of Edgemere, mom was the last born in a series of four daughters. Provided a nearly idyllic childhood, her father made a shallow pond for ice skating and carved out a tennis court while her mother paid special care to academic, musical and spiritual growth.
After a year at Whitworth College, then Kinman Business University in Spokane, she found work at a bank in Salmon, Idaho. There she met Raymond Vowell. Having been hired to drive a truckload of dynamite from Salmon to Challis, he invited her to ride along. Charmed by this unique courtship ploy, she married him in December of 1938. That loving and deeply respectful marriage lasted until dad's death in 1994.
Except for a brief time in Lewiston, most of their married life was based in Clarkston. Their children, Chuck, Anita, Elizabeth and Donald, all graduated from Clarkston High School. Chuck is now in Hawaii, Anita in Port Orchard, Wash., Elizabeth in Anchorage, Alaska, and Don in Keizer, Ore. There are 10 grandchildren and a growing herd of great-grandchildren. Mom's three older sisters, Mary, Margaret and Elizabeth, preceded her in death.
Some of the predominant threads in the fabric of her life were love of music and flower gardening. She was pianist, then organist, for 50 years at Clarkston First Christian Church. Her Christian faith was the anchor thread in her life. She liked people and trusted them to do the right thing. She was actively engaged with her world, always wanting to learn something new. All of this was leavened by her appreciation of the silly. She was still in good humor even in the face of medical setbacks in recent months.
In 2007, she moved to the Turner Retirement Home. Surrounded by people of the same faith, this was her last best home.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)
December 2, 1994Raymond Ross Vowell, 80, a retired service station owner and Clarkston resident, died of pneumonia Wednesday at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center at Clarkston.
He was born Feb. 1, 1914, near Potlatch, Idaho, to Fred Ray and Edna Viola Willcox Vowell. He began his schooling at Clarkston and the family then moved to Lewiston, where he graduated from high school.
He attended Lewiston Business College and Lewiston State Normal School (now Lewis-Clark State College).
He married Marcia G. Crockett Dec. 12, 1938, at Coeur d'Alene.
During World War II he ran a service station and in 1949 he opened his own, called Vowell's Veltex Service Station, located where Blair's Floor Store is now.
The name was later changed to Vowell's Conoco, where he worked until his retirement in the early 1980s.
He was a member of the Clarkston Masons and Clarkston Rotary Club. He was also president of the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce and was a Clarkston City Council member for a short time. He was an accomplished vocalist and sang in various groups and choirs and at funeral services. He also played the clarinet and saxophone.
He was active in the First Christian Church at Clarkston, where he was involved with the choir and was a board member and past trustee.
Survivors include his wife of Clarkston; two sons, Raymond C. (Chuck) Vowell of Hawaii and Donald Vowell of Keizer, Ore.; two daughters, Anita Bader of Port Orchard, Wash., and Elizabeth Manfred of Falls Pass, Alaska; two sisters, Kathryn Fader of Clarkston and Zelma March of Caldwell, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Three sisters and two brothers died previously.
Lewiston Tribune (ID)
February 23, 2018Donald Stuart Vowell
Jan. 17, 1949 - Jan. 15, 2018Don was born in Clarkston to Raymond and Marcia Vowell. As described by Don, he and his siblings, Chuck, Anita and Elizabeth, had an "Ozzie and Harriet" upbringing. After a brief jaunt to Japan to play in a rock 'n' roll band, and a bit longer in Seattle to attend classes at University of Washington, he moved to Spokane, where he met his future bride, Nancy. They moved to Unalaska, Alaska, where he began his 32-year postal career. Eventually they moved to Port Orchard, Wash., and on to Keizer, Ore., where they settled down and raised their two beloved and adored children, Hannah and Schuyler. Over all else, he was extremely proud of his family.
Don never outgrew being the class clown. His keen and wacky wit was a source of entertainment to all. His love of music and photography also spilled over into others' lives. His eye for beauty ran deep. He went through life with joy and even when pulmonary fibrosis took hold, he was determined to remain true to himself. He will be missed by many.