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Vernon Leroy “Vern” Cheetham

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Birth	:	26 Jan 1926 Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 2002 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Mountain View Cemetery, Leavenworth, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5546989, -120.6778030
Description	:	Vernon L. "Vern" Cheetham, 76, a well-known resident of Leavenworth for the past 55 years, died Saturday evening, Oct. 26, 2002, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Vern was born on Jan. 26, 1926, to Lewis and Verona (Thomas) Cheetham at Okanogan, where he grew up and received his education, graduating in 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served during W.W. II. Following his honorable discharge in April of 1946, he returned to the Upper Wenatchee Valley. On Nov. 15, 1946, he married Helen Elizabeth Moore at East Wenatchee and they made their home in Leavenworth, where... Read More	Vernon L. "Vern" Cheetham, 76, a well-known resident of Leavenworth for the past 55 years, died Saturday evening, Oct. 26, 2002, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Vern was born on Jan. 26, 1926, to Lewis and Verona (Thomas) Cheetham at Okanogan, where he grew up and received his education, graduating in 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served during W.W. II. Following his honorable discharge in April of 1946, he returned to the Upper Wenatchee Valley. On Nov. 15, 1946, he married Helen Elizabeth Moore at East Wenatchee and they made their home in Leavenworth, where they resided in the same house from 1947 to present. Vern worked for the Peshastin Lumber and Box Company for many years. He then owned and operated the Phillips 66 Service Station before going to work for the Leavenworth School District as a bus driver, later becoming transportation supervisor until his retirement in 1988. He was a past member of the Leavenworth Lions Club, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and a "Silver Kodiak" member of the Cascade Schools Booster Club. Vern loved to be outdoors. Some of his favorite activities and hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening, fishing, plowing snow, and fishing. He had an immeasurable passion and devotion to his family, especially the "little tikes." He loved his friends and community and could be found every morning with his coffee buddies at Kristall's Restaurant exchanging practical jokes and far-fetched stories. Survivors include his wife Helen of the family home; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Neil Jeske of East Wenatchee; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Ann Cheetham of Houston, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Clara and Bill Girard of Yakima; two grandsons, Willie Nierman and wife Trish of Dryden, and Brent Nierman and wife Nikki of Plains, MT; two great-grandchildren, Kade and Hannah Nierman; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Brandy. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Scott Cheetham, and a son-in-law, Joel Nierman. A Memorial Service of Commemoration to Celebrate the Life of Vernon L. "Vern" Cheetham, will be conducted at Leavenworth High School at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, in the Commons Area, with the Reverend Lindsy Ireland and Mr. Bud Link officiating. Inurnment will be in the Mt. View Cemetery. Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Leavenworth Booster Club or the charity of your choice.

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Vernon Leroy “Vern” Cheetham's memorial is located at: Mountain View Cemetery, Leavenworth, Chelan County, USA.
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Vernon Leroy “Vern” Cheetham death on 26 Oct 2002 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.5546989
Longitude: -120.6778030

Family Members:

Parent

Lewis Leroy “Roy” Cheetham

(1903 - 1978)

Verona Elizabeth Thomas Cheetham

(1905 - 1965)

Spouse

Helen Elizabeth Moore Cheetham

(1927 - 2009)

Siblings

Children

Vernon Scott Cheetham

(1951 - 1975)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 47.5546989, -120.6778030

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Coordinate: 47.5902778, -120.6719444

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14. George W. Parrish Gravesite
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Coordinate: 47.4688600, -120.4256400

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Coordinate: 47.7832000, -120.6203000

16. Sunnyslope Church of the Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4784431, -120.3465576

17. Wenatchee City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4510994, -120.3463974

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21. Home of Peace Mausoleum
Wenatchee, Chelan County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4124985, -120.3248978

22. Entiat Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6755981, -120.3043976

23. William E. and LaDean C. Steward Memorial Garden
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24. Evergreen Memorial Park
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