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Virgil Nalley Obituary


VIRGIL E. NALLEY
February 22, 1932 ~ March 13, 2018

Virgil E. Nalley passed away Tues., March 13, 2018 at his home in Vancouver, WA. He was born to Thomas and Sarah (Atkisson) Nalley on Feb. 22, 1932 in Bradleyville, MO. Virgil was the eighth sibling of ten children. Virgil's family moved from Missouri to California, eventually settling in Washington state.
Virgil joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and served 20+ years of service.
After retirement, he went to work as a civilian at the Corp of Engineers in Portland, OR. He moved his family to Vancouver, WA and helped raise his granddaughter, Amy Nalley Yerkes.
Virgil was an avid NHRA drag racing fan, he had a love for planes, trains and automobiles, but ironically, hated to fly. He bowled on leagues with his wife, he loved traveling in his RV and camping. He had a strong love for music and lit up like crazy around his grand and great-grandchildren.
Virgil is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Virginia "Edith" (Trout) Nalley; his four children, Dennis Nalley, Dale (Linda) Nalley, Dwayne Nalley and Deanna (James) Anderson; four grandchildren, Christina Carter, Amy (Shane) Yerkes, Collin Anderson and Emma Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Bram Yerkes and one soon to arrive; and a favorite cousin that was like a brother, Junior (Donna) Nalley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sarah; 4 brothers; Troy (Leona) Nalley, Paul (Hazel) Nalley, Erna (Eunice) Nalley, Leon (Beverly) Nalley; and 5 sisters, Helen (DJ) Douglas, Juanita (Arnold) Maggard, Argie (Ralph) Sebern, Roberta (Dempsey) Watson, June (Aubrey) McCurdy.
A funeral service for Virgil will be 1:00 p.m., Mon., March 19th at The Vancouver Funeral Chapel, 110 E. 12th St., Vancouver, WA 98660. Viewing will be Monday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow on Tues., March 20th at 1:00 p.m. at the West Hills, 11800 Douglas Rd., Yakima, WA 98908.
Please share memories at www.VancouverFuneralChapel.net and www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 16, 2018.
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I love and miss you so very much. Not one day has gone by that you're not thought of or remembered. I hope you're okay... I can't believe its been a year, still hurts like it was yesterday. I love you forever ♡ and think of you always. Until I see you again, I'll be missing you. ♡ Dink

Amy Yerkes

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March 14, 2019

It was a Honor to know and care for Virgil. He will be terribly missed. I will miss your great sense of humor and awesome smile.
Love,
Caregiver- Kamden

Kamden Quinones

April 1, 2018

Edith, I am so sorry to hear of Virgil's passing.
Joan Chipman

March 23, 2018

Seattle NHRA won't be the same. Loved Virgil, such a happy man. Knew you a long time my friend. You are missed. Rest in peace, and say hello to scott and blain for us. They were waiting for you.

Rick Fritz

March 18, 2018

Will miss our conversations on airplanes and flights! Rest In Peace Virgil ❤

Kim Banducci

March 17, 2018

I will forever love and miss you...

Amy Nalley-Yerkes

March 17, 2018

Much love and prayers

Gerri Nalley-Owens

March 16, 2018

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