Vern S. Williams

...in loving memory of my dear Uncle Vern, a very kind, wise, and generous man with so many wonderful stories to tell, never to be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your great joy of life with us all.

...in loving memory of my dear Uncle Vern, a very kind, wise, and generous man with so many wonderful stories to tell, never to be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your great joy of life with us all.

Forever in my heart!

Forever in my heart!

In memory of our dear Vern. Will treasure our trip to see you with Daddy in 2000. The family of Wayne & Victoria Melcher (Leslie, Jan, Michele, Jody, Lindsay & Shannon)

In memory of our dear Vern. Will treasure our trip to see you with Daddy in 2000. The family of Wayne & Victoria Melcher (Leslie, Jan, Michele, Jody, Lindsay & Shannon)

Wendy I am sorry for your loss - xo

Wendy I am sorry for your loss - xo

Jim, Wendy and Felisha - We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.

Jim, Wendy and Felisha - We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.

Jim, Wendy and Felisha, I am so sorry for your loss - you are all in our thoughts.

Jim, Wendy and Felisha, I am so sorry for your loss - you are all in our thoughts.

Randy, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Randy, I'm so sorry for your loss.

I worked with and met Vern when I first came to the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District's - Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Nature Park Interpretive Center as the Center Supervisor, trying to get the park and facility open in 1997. Vern served on the Nature Park Advisory Committee. Without Vern there would be not 222-acre Nature Park. He was amazing to work with! :) He always had amazing words of wisdom when he spoke. When he helped out at the native plant sales, you could always count on him helping with loading plants and helping with the dirt pile. Her was always there to lend a hand. :) Vern sponsored me when I joined the Beaverton Optimist Club in 2010 after I retired. He loved his red convertible car!

I worked with and met Vern when I first came to the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District's - Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Nature Park Interpretive Center as the Center Supervisor, trying to get the park and facility open in 1997. Vern served on the Nature Park Advisory Committee. Without Vern there would be not 222-acre Nature Park. He was amazing to work with! :) He always had amazing words of wisdom when he spoke. When he helped out at the native plant sales, you could always count on him helping with loading plants and helping with the dirt pile. Her was always there to lend a hand. :) Vern sponsored me when I joined the Beaverton Optimist Club in 2010 after I retired. He loved his red convertible car!

In memory of Vern Williams. He gave me his daughter to be my life's partner.

In memory of Vern Williams. He gave me his daughter to be my life's partner.

Uncle Vern one of the funnies guys around.Happy trails sweet man.

Uncle Vern one of the funnies guys around.Happy trails sweet man.

My friend & Peer, Vern Williams, WWII Navy SeaBee Veteran, Optimist Brother. We have been blessed to have Vern's presence with us for many years. He was a solid man and Patriot Americain in our community. He & Patty (Cookie Lady)gave their wisdom and effort for the benefit of everyone. It is sadness that our comrade has been called from our midst, and gone to report to the Commander of ALL. Father give care and comfort to Vern on his eternal travel, I know he will be looking for Patty.

My friend & Peer, Vern Williams, WWII Navy SeaBee Veteran, Optimist Brother. We have been blessed to have Vern's presence with us for many years. He was a solid man and Patriot Americain in our community. He & Patty (Cookie Lady)gave their wisdom and effort for the benefit of everyone. It is sadness that our comrade has been called from our midst, and gone to report to the Commander of ALL. Father give care and comfort to Vern on his eternal travel, I know he will be looking for Patty.

Candle lit by Laura Saiki

Candle lit by Laura Saiki

Candle lit by Eilidh Robertson

Candle lit by Eilidh Robertson

I will always remember uncle Vern's friendly impish smile and his stories of exploits as a kid roaming the hills around Eatonville and working in the wilds of eastern Washington with the BPA. We will deeply miss our visits.

I will always remember uncle Vern's friendly impish smile and his stories of exploits as a kid roaming the hills around Eatonville and working in the wilds of eastern Washington with the BPA. We will deeply miss our visits.

The stories about Vern will live on and we will be there to hear them.

The stories about Vern will live on and we will be there to hear them.

I am so lucky to have had you for my dad. I will miss you but you are forever with me.

I am so lucky to have had you for my dad. I will miss you but you are forever with me.

I will miss you big vern, I am so glad that I got a chance to know you!

I will miss you big vern, I am so glad that I got a chance to know you!

Will miss my great neihbor of 47 years. Our back yard will never be quite the same without you to talk to like old times.

Will miss my great neihbor of 47 years. Our back yard will never be quite the same without you to talk to like old times.

Candle lit by Dorothy Fisher (neighbor) You were our perfect neighbor for 47 years. We miss you!

Candle lit by Dorothy Fisher (neighbor) You were our perfect neighbor for 47 years. We miss you!

Candle lit by Kiel Williams

Candle lit by Kiel Williams

Vern and I were fellow Optimists. I will remember his warm, engaging manner and his enthusiasm for life - a life well lived. Here's to you, Vern...Cheers!

Vern and I were fellow Optimists. I will remember his warm, engaging manner and his enthusiasm for life - a life well lived. Here's to you, Vern...Cheers!

Aloha Dad. Thanks for everything- your quiet strength, your compassion for all people, your stories and wonderful unprintable phrases, your patience with me, your intellectual curiosity and wisdom, your warmth. Thanks for your love. And mostly thanks for your example of what it is to be a good man and to live life fully. You always have been and always will be, with me daily.

Aloha Dad. Thanks for everything- your quiet strength, your compassion for all people, your stories and wonderful unprintable phrases, your patience with me, your intellectual curiosity and wisdom, your warmth. Thanks for your love. And mostly thanks for your example of what it is to be a good man and to live life fully. You always have been and always will be, with me daily.

You will always be remembered as the wonderfully optimistic older brother of my father. For two young men who grew up without a father for most of their lives, having lost their father to the flu epidemic in 1925 shortly before my father's birth, you both were the role models of what a father should be. Many links to my heritage are disappearing but you will not be forgotten.

You will always be remembered as the wonderfully optimistic older brother of my father. For two young men who grew up without a father for most of their lives, having lost their father to the flu epidemic in 1925 shortly before my father's birth, you both were the role models of what a father should be. Many links to my heritage are disappearing but you will not be forgotten.

It's hard to say goodbye. I will miss your soothing voice, your mischievous grin, your warm hugs, our satisfying days working in the yard together and much more. Thanks for the privilege of being a part of your life and a part of your family. We miss you, Vern. "Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts Where no storm or night or pain can reach you. May you continue to inspire us: To enter each day with a generous heart. To serve the call of courage and love."

It's hard to say goodbye. I will miss your soothing voice, your mischievous grin, your warm hugs, our satisfying days working in the yard together and much more. Thanks for the privilege of being a part of your life and a part of your family. We miss you, Vern. "Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts Where no storm or night or pain can reach you. May you continue to inspire us: To enter each day with a generous heart. To serve the call of courage and love."

Big Vern it was my privilage to meet both you and Pat and be treated like family from the first day. I will miss your smile and your garden so lovely and what great veggies. I know your are with Pat and enjoying your new life. To all of your family my condolences for your loss, he will be missed by many. What a great guy.

Big Vern it was my privilage to meet both you and Pat and be treated like family from the first day. I will miss your smile and your garden so lovely and what great veggies. I know your are with Pat and enjoying your new life. To all of your family my condolences for your loss, he will be missed by many. What a great guy.

Wendy, Jim and Felisha...so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wendy, Jim and Felisha...so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Will treasure the laughter and stories we shared always

Will treasure the laughter and stories we shared always

Will miss you! Forever in my heart!

Will miss you! Forever in my heart!

Happy travels , you will be missed by many.

Happy travels , you will be missed by many.

Will never forget your charm, wit and sweetness toward me my whole life Uncle Vern.

Will never forget your charm, wit and sweetness toward me my whole life Uncle Vern.

You will always be my favorite uncle. I have so many fond memories of holidays past with our families. I loved listening to your stories, always full of humor and wisdom. I loved sharing gardening advice and exchanging cards and letters over the recent years. You will be missed.

You will always be my favorite uncle. I have so many fond memories of holidays past with our families. I loved listening to your stories, always full of humor and wisdom. I loved sharing gardening advice and exchanging cards and letters over the recent years. You will be missed.

Candle lit by Patrice

Candle lit by Patrice

Candle lit by Danielle Everett

Candle lit by Danielle Everett

Uncle Vern was really special to me. I loved so many things about him - his resonant voice, his laugh, his stories, his warmth and wit. I have such fond memories of family time spent with him and Aunt Patty. Their marriage and companionship were really something special. To this day I can't smell pipe smoke without thinking of Uncle Vern. He will be missed but will always live on in our hearts. So blessed to have been part of his extended family!

Uncle Vern was really special to me. I loved so many things about him - his resonant voice, his laugh, his stories, his warmth and wit. I have such fond memories of family time spent with him and Aunt Patty. Their marriage and companionship were really something special. To this day I can't smell pipe smoke without thinking of Uncle Vern. He will be missed but will always live on in our hearts. So blessed to have been part of his extended family!

Our sincere condolences.

Our sincere condolences.

We will always remember Vern and Patty as two of the nicest people we have ever known. Growing up as neighbors, we envied Vern's garden. Patty was always baking cookies and sewing. We are glad to have seen Vern one last time in January 2012.

We will always remember Vern and Patty as two of the nicest people we have ever known. Growing up as neighbors, we envied Vern's garden. Patty was always baking cookies and sewing. We are glad to have seen Vern one last time in January 2012.

His story will go on and on and we will be there to hear it.

His story will go on and on and we will be there to hear it.