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110 East 12th Street
Vancouver, Washington
DR. WALLACE VAUGHN TEUSCHER
June 3, 1928 ~ August 24, 2016
Dr. Wallace Vaughn Teuscher, 88, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born June 3, 1928 in Montpelier, ID to Wallace and Minerva Teuscher.
As a young man, Wally attended and graduated from Montpelier High School, then moved on to attend Idaho State College, where he received his Bachelor's degree.
Shortly thereafter, Wally joined the Army and honorably served for a period of 2 years.
Following his discharge, he moved to Oregon to attend Dental school at the University of Oregon. At a church activity, Wally met a young lady named Joan. They fell in love and later were married, in the Logan, Utah Temple.
After his graduation, Wally and Joan moved to Vancouver where he began his dental practice. He was involved in many dental organizations over the years and was the Charter President of the WA Academy of General Dentistry in 1976. He practiced dentistry for over 50 years, retiring at the age of 79.
Wally's spiritual life was very important to him. He was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was deeply involved in the church and church service, including being Stake President, Branch President, Bishop, and Stake Patriarch.
In addition to involvement in his church, Wally was also a dedicated member of the Lions Club for 49 years and served with the Boy Scouts from 1975-2005. During his involvement with the Lions, he held a number of positions, including President of the Fort Vancouver Chapter. He was recognized as Lion of the Year in 1988. While with the Boy Scouts, he served as Area Vice President for the Columbia Pacific Council 1988-1992.
When Wally wasn't busy with his work, community involvement, and his family, he enjoyed many hobbies including real estate, poetry, fishing, hunting, watching sports, traveling, and even piloting planes.
One of his greatest joys in life was being surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Wallace is survived by, his loving wife, Joan; children, Laurie (Richard) Dyer, Cynthia (Bradley) Alberts, Kristen (William) Clive, Vaughn (Caryn) Teuscher, Kimberly (Jason) Perrins and Allison (Derek) Vanderwood; sisters, Marilyn (the late Harold) Horrocks and Ruth (Gary) Thompson; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren with 5 on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Minerva; sisters, Carol Mattson, Shirley Ball, LuJean (Richard) Fry; and brothers, Lowell and Lothair Teuscher.
Viewing for Wally will take place Thurs., Sept. 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Vancouver Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held, 10:00 a.m., Fri., Sept. 2nd at the LDS 18th St. Chapel, 18300 NE 18th St., Vancouver. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
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My deepest sympathy to all of the Teuscher family. I have known Dr. Teuscher since about 1961 or so. He was my dentist, a pilot friend of my father, and a fellow Lions Club member. Wally was a great man and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Janet Cantrell
September 16, 2016
You will truly be missed
Rhonda Yocum
September 13, 2016
Dr. Wally was my 1st real dentist and also a good friend of my family. I also played a few racket ball games with him at the gym and he loved to laugh and have a good time. He will be missed by a lot of folks that knew him, my condolences to all of his family.
David Egbert
September 7, 2016
We are so happy that we were able to know Wally for a number of years. To hear his sweet testimony of knowing God lives and knows us all. He is a great teacher and always loved his sense of humor. His service to others was unconditional. Riding in the same car with him that was another story. I will never forget laughing over a story my husband told me about Wally owning the road it didn't matter what side either. Thank you Brother Teuscher for touching our lives and hearts.
Brent and Vicki Roholt
August 30, 2016
We loved his Christ-like example he shared with us sense we moved here in 1990; he will be greatly missed. Our condolence to each member of the family!
Frank & Janis Rippon
August 30, 2016
Dr. Teuscher will be missed ....I enjoyed the time ( many years ) I knew him. He was active in dental society for many years... he was a positive thinker. He would recall from memory a poem and quote it. He was active in real estate development ...he could do a filling while talking about real estate deal.
He is dearly missed.
Sincerely
Dr. James Prew
James Prew
August 29, 2016
Always loved this man and his family. He was always kind to everyone.
Joanne McLean.
August 29, 2016
This picture of him smiling is the best thing I remember about Wally. He always had such a great outlook in life and his light and love were a great blessing to all of us.
Sarah Hawker (Sorensen)
August 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.
August 28, 2016
Dr. TEUESCHER was my doctor from 1955/2000 as well as my friend. he well be missed.
Jack Main
August 28, 2016
Sorry to read of Wally's passing. Our thoughts are with your family.
Todd Sinclair
August 28, 2016
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