Vernon David Reece was born the son of William Milton Reece and Hattie Oldridge. They are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa. Vernon married Clara Gladys Thompson on May 1, 1939 in Manchester, Iowa. She is buried in this cemetery. Vernon served in World War 2 in the U.S Navy. Vernon and Clara were parents of two sons: Loren LaVerne Reece and Wendall Ray Reece.
The above was written by Daphane Hoover. She also provided the obit below.
~0bit~Vernon David Reece, 85, of Quasqueton, died Saturday morning, May 18, 2002, in his home following a long illness. Services were held Wednesday, May 22, at Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, by the Rev. Charles Clark. Burial was at Circle Grove Cemetery next to the church, with graveside military honors. Vernon was born September 20, 1916, near Troy Mills, Iowa, the son of William and Hattie (Oldridge)
Reece. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On May 1, 1938, he was united in marriage to Clara G. Thompson, and was employed by the Wilson Foods Co. in Cedar Rapids for 33 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Hoover Wesleyan Church, American Legion Post 105 of Cedar Rapids and P3 Retirees Club. Vernon was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, and traveling. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are his wife, Clara G.; two sons and their spouses, Loren and Barbara Reece of Quasqueton and Wendell and Cathy Reece of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Teresa (Paul) Shuff, Lori (Jeff) Garman McBurney, Barbara (Brad) Sleep, Brett, Jackie and Randy Reece; six great-grandchildren, Marc Diaz , Emily Shuff, Chad and Jamie McBurney, Troy and Kyle Sleep; and a brother, Raymond Reece of Center Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laurah Metcalf, and three brothers, Marion, Marvin and Edwin Reece. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, Iowa, with Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial was held in the Circle Grove Cemetery.
A detailed biographical history of Vernon's paternal ancestry is available at Familysearch.org written by me, his grandson, Brett David Reece. The digitized book, written in 2016, is 1,148 pages and is titled: The Reece Family History, 3rd Edition. I will write a future in depth fourth edition of the book detailing the life of this great man.
I loved my grandfather and I identify with him very much. In the 29 years that I knew him I never once saw him lose his temper or utter a foul word. I have tried to emulate his character and I hope I have succeeded to some extent. You couldn't have asked for a more mild mannered grandfather. He loved his family and in particular his grandkids. He would go out of his way to help someone. I am particularly proud of his service during World War II and I have went out of my way to learn as much as I can in regards to the places and events he experienced during the war. In 2001, just months prior to his death, I interviewed him for my family history book; our transcribed interview is and will be found at familysearch.org. This man was one of the most important influences in my life. I miss him very much. Brett D. Reece, 9-25-21
The above was written by Daphane Hoover. She also provided the obit below.
~0bit~Vernon David Reece, 85, of Quasqueton, died Saturday morning, May 18, 2002, in his home following a long illness. Services were held Wednesday, May 22, at Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, by the Rev. Charles Clark. Burial was at Circle Grove Cemetery next to the church, with graveside military honors. Vernon was born September 20, 1916, near Troy Mills, Iowa, the son of William and Hattie (Oldridge)
Reece. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On May 1, 1938, he was united in marriage to Clara G. Thompson, and was employed by the Wilson Foods Co. in Cedar Rapids for 33 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Hoover Wesleyan Church, American Legion Post 105 of Cedar Rapids and P3 Retirees Club. Vernon was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, and traveling. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are his wife, Clara G.; two sons and their spouses, Loren and Barbara Reece of Quasqueton and Wendell and Cathy Reece of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Teresa (Paul) Shuff, Lori (Jeff) Garman McBurney, Barbara (Brad) Sleep, Brett, Jackie and Randy Reece; six great-grandchildren, Marc Diaz , Emily Shuff, Chad and Jamie McBurney, Troy and Kyle Sleep; and a brother, Raymond Reece of Center Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laurah Metcalf, and three brothers, Marion, Marvin and Edwin Reece. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, Iowa, with Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial was held in the Circle Grove Cemetery.
A detailed biographical history of Vernon's paternal ancestry is available at Familysearch.org written by me, his grandson, Brett David Reece. The digitized book, written in 2016, is 1,148 pages and is titled: The Reece Family History, 3rd Edition. I will write a future in depth fourth edition of the book detailing the life of this great man.
I loved my grandfather and I identify with him very much. In the 29 years that I knew him I never once saw him lose his temper or utter a foul word. I have tried to emulate his character and I hope I have succeeded to some extent. You couldn't have asked for a more mild mannered grandfather. He loved his family and in particular his grandkids. He would go out of his way to help someone. I am particularly proud of his service during World War II and I have went out of my way to learn as much as I can in regards to the places and events he experienced during the war. In 2001, just months prior to his death, I interviewed him for my family history book; our transcribed interview is and will be found at familysearch.org. This man was one of the most important influences in my life. I miss him very much. Brett D. Reece, 9-25-21
Vernon David Reece was born the son of William Milton Reece and Hattie Oldridge. They are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa. Vernon married Clara Gladys Thompson on May 1, 1939 in Manchester, Iowa. She is buried in this cemetery. Vernon served in World War 2 in the U.S Navy. Vernon and Clara were parents of two sons: Loren LaVerne Reece and Wendall Ray Reece.
The above was written by Daphane Hoover. She also provided the obit below.
~0bit~Vernon David Reece, 85, of Quasqueton, died Saturday morning, May 18, 2002, in his home following a long illness. Services were held Wednesday, May 22, at Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, by the Rev. Charles Clark. Burial was at Circle Grove Cemetery next to the church, with graveside military honors. Vernon was born September 20, 1916, near Troy Mills, Iowa, the son of William and Hattie (Oldridge)
Reece. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On May 1, 1938, he was united in marriage to Clara G. Thompson, and was employed by the Wilson Foods Co. in Cedar Rapids for 33 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Hoover Wesleyan Church, American Legion Post 105 of Cedar Rapids and P3 Retirees Club. Vernon was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, and traveling. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are his wife, Clara G.; two sons and their spouses, Loren and Barbara Reece of Quasqueton and Wendell and Cathy Reece of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Teresa (Paul) Shuff, Lori (Jeff) Garman McBurney, Barbara (Brad) Sleep, Brett, Jackie and Randy Reece; six great-grandchildren, Marc Diaz , Emily Shuff, Chad and Jamie McBurney, Troy and Kyle Sleep; and a brother, Raymond Reece of Center Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laurah Metcalf, and three brothers, Marion, Marvin and Edwin Reece. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, Iowa, with Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial was held in the Circle Grove Cemetery.
A detailed biographical history of Vernon's paternal ancestry is available at Familysearch.org written by me, his grandson, Brett David Reece. The digitized book, written in 2016, is 1,148 pages and is titled: The Reece Family History, 3rd Edition. I will write a future in depth fourth edition of the book detailing the life of this great man.
I loved my grandfather and I identify with him very much. In the 29 years that I knew him I never once saw him lose his temper or utter a foul word. I have tried to emulate his character and I hope I have succeeded to some extent. You couldn't have asked for a more mild mannered grandfather. He loved his family and in particular his grandkids. He would go out of his way to help someone. I am particularly proud of his service during World War II and I have went out of my way to learn as much as I can in regards to the places and events he experienced during the war. In 2001, just months prior to his death, I interviewed him for my family history book; our transcribed interview is and will be found at familysearch.org. This man was one of the most important influences in my life. I miss him very much. Brett D. Reece, 9-25-21
The above was written by Daphane Hoover. She also provided the obit below.
~0bit~Vernon David Reece, 85, of Quasqueton, died Saturday morning, May 18, 2002, in his home following a long illness. Services were held Wednesday, May 22, at Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, by the Rev. Charles Clark. Burial was at Circle Grove Cemetery next to the church, with graveside military honors. Vernon was born September 20, 1916, near Troy Mills, Iowa, the son of William and Hattie (Oldridge)
Reece. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On May 1, 1938, he was united in marriage to Clara G. Thompson, and was employed by the Wilson Foods Co. in Cedar Rapids for 33 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Hoover Wesleyan Church, American Legion Post 105 of Cedar Rapids and P3 Retirees Club. Vernon was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, and traveling. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are his wife, Clara G.; two sons and their spouses, Loren and Barbara Reece of Quasqueton and Wendell and Cathy Reece of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Teresa (Paul) Shuff, Lori (Jeff) Garman McBurney, Barbara (Brad) Sleep, Brett, Jackie and Randy Reece; six great-grandchildren, Marc Diaz , Emily Shuff, Chad and Jamie McBurney, Troy and Kyle Sleep; and a brother, Raymond Reece of Center Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laurah Metcalf, and three brothers, Marion, Marvin and Edwin Reece. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Hoover Wesleyan Church near Walker, Iowa, with Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial was held in the Circle Grove Cemetery.
A detailed biographical history of Vernon's paternal ancestry is available at Familysearch.org written by me, his grandson, Brett David Reece. The digitized book, written in 2016, is 1,148 pages and is titled: The Reece Family History, 3rd Edition. I will write a future in depth fourth edition of the book detailing the life of this great man.
I loved my grandfather and I identify with him very much. In the 29 years that I knew him I never once saw him lose his temper or utter a foul word. I have tried to emulate his character and I hope I have succeeded to some extent. You couldn't have asked for a more mild mannered grandfather. He loved his family and in particular his grandkids. He would go out of his way to help someone. I am particularly proud of his service during World War II and I have went out of my way to learn as much as I can in regards to the places and events he experienced during the war. In 2001, just months prior to his death, I interviewed him for my family history book; our transcribed interview is and will be found at familysearch.org. This man was one of the most important influences in my life. I miss him very much. Brett D. Reece, 9-25-21
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