VINCENT DEGRANDE
December 31, 1925 ~ December 23, 2013
Vincent DeGrande, 87, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Dec. 23, 2013. He was born in Vancouver on Dec. 31, 1925 to Luis and Carmela Julia DeGrande. He graduated from Vancouver High School in 1944 and served in the Army.
Vince, a farmer, bus driver, and shop foreman, retired from the Evergreen School District in 1986. He built cabinets, china closets, cedar chests, pellet hoppers, and sheds for friends and neighbors. An avid fisherman, Vince gave his fish away to others, particularly one neighbor in a wheelchair who couldn't go out himself.
Vince is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary; sister, Mary Gladson; children, John (Theresa), Sheryl (Robby) Welch, Raymond, Dominic (Cheryl), Vic, and Robin (Jess) Bardon; nine cherished grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 30, 2013 at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Majesty Baptist Church or the Portland Rescue Mission.
Please sign Vince's Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
I rode his school bus in which he had installed a radio on that bus and we listened to Kisn radio which kept us kids in tow... what a great guy he was... just a "65" graduate of Evergreen Linda
January 4, 2014
I worked with Vince for many years in Evergreen and you could always depend on him.His integrity and honesty was outstanding.We need more like him.
Ken Moore
January 2, 2014
My husband's family used to live next to the DeGrande's, and my husband worked for Vince in junior high and high school (so many years ago!). Gail would tell of working in the fields and thinning and cutting lettuce, and of Mr. DeGrande driving his school bus. Gail had nothing but absolute respect and high praise for Vince, and counted him as a friend. I am sorry for your family's loss and may God comfort your family as only He can.
Debbie Owens
January 1, 2014
May you fly with all the angels in heaven..
Trish Demarais
December 29, 2013
My prayers are with DeGrande family during this very sad time..I lived across the street from Vince and Mary. I bunched onions for them for years. Very fond memories of the whole family Karen Bentley Ingram
Karen Bentley Ingram
December 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that the God of all peace will continue to comfort you during this time.
December 28, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss. I didn't know Vincent but by Ray and Vincent and the great words that they spoke.
Teri Wagoner Bequette
December 27, 2013
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