Vernon Sapp Obituary

VERNON THOMAS SAPP JR.
October 25, 1923 ~ April 4, 2015

Vernon Thomas Sapp Jr. from Camas, Washington, passed away on April 4, 2015 at the age of 91. Vern was born in Whitesville, Kentucky. He lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Camas in 1969.
One of a few left, Vern served in the Navy during World War II. He was involved in the U.S. Amphibious Force, and was a cook on one of the ships that transported troops and equipment to Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Vern was a sheet metal worker in Pennsylvania and later transferred to Battle Ground, Washington. Then in 1968, he went to work for Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill until his retirement in 1985.
Vern had a love for fishing and shared his passion with all who knew him. He liked country western music and clothes, and had a collection of over thirty belt buckles.
Vern and his wife Lillian A. (Wenthin) Sapp shared a love for traveling and together they saw most of the United States and Mexico. He also spent time gardening and passed his abundant knowledge onto others.
Vern is survived by his wife, Lillian Sapp, of 51 years at home; his children, Sue (Bob) Intrieri of Lewisberry, PA, Vernon (Charon) Thomas Sapp III of Washougal, WA, Diane Marie (Dan) Ruede of Washougal, WA, Elizabeth Ann (Cliff) Moszeter of Goldendale, Washington; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Timothy George Sapp, Dennis Patrick Sapp, and Michael James Sapp.
There will be a Funeral Mass on Thurs., April 9th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Camas, WA. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow at the Camas Cemetery with a reception to follow at the church. Viewing will be held on Wed., April 8th, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas.
Straub's Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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