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     Ronald Paul "Ron" Vesey Ronald "Ron" Vesey, March 14, 1947 ~ October 16, 2017. Ron was the proud firstborn of Clyde and Betty Vesey, as one of the early baby-boomers, less than a year after Clyde’s discharge from the Navy in World War II. Being the “pathfinder” of the next generation of Vesey’s, Ron tested the boundaries of life on the exuberant side. Growing up in the Wickersham neighborhood of Buckley, there was no shortage of outdoor activities to keep him occupied, including hunting, fishing, and trapping. He had many close lifelong friends from the classes of 1965 to 1967 of White River High School, with Ron graduating in 1966. Ron received his draft notice the week after he graduated, and was inducted in the Army in October of 1966. He trained at Fort Ord, and Fort Bragg, and served in Viet Nam at Cam Ranh Bay as a clerk typist in the 116th Transportation Company in 1967 and 1968. Upon returning to Buckley, Ron went to work in the Woods working most of his career as a yarder operator for Ron Bowen Logging, and Jim Wytko Logging. He hung up his “cork boots” in 1996. Ron’s retirement years were filled with hunting, fishing, and clam digging excursions with his sidekicks Doug and Poncho. His trip to Puerto Vallarta with Doug was a highlight of his retirement travel. He was fortunate to have the companionship and assistance of Dwight, with whom he went on many deer, elk, and pheasant hunting trips to Montana. Ron was blessed with three children, Ronnie, Devon, and Chad. Although he did not keep close contact with them through the years, he was proud of to be their father. Ron is survived by: his Children Ronnie Vesey (Jackie) Tuscola, Texas; Devon Vesey-Hite (Dana) Selah, WA; and Chad Vesey, Selah, WA; Siblings Greg Vesey (Barb), Allan Vesey (Lynnette), Dennis Vesey (Ruth), JoAnne Summers (Dick), and Kevin Vesey (Denise); ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ron, or “Veze”, as he was known by many friends in Buckley, was well liked by everyone, even his ex-wives, Mellodee and Gaye. That deep throated laugh will be remembered along with the kind heart he had for his friends. There will be a graveside service for Ron at the Buckley cemetery on Sunday, November 12th at 1:30pm followed by a Memorial for him at the Buckley Eagles.³ He was buried at Buckley Cemetery, 600 Cemetery Road, Buckley, Pierce Co., Washington.^3,4 He was born on March 14, 1947.^3,4 He married Mellodee L. Graham, daughter of Perry Isaac Graham and Louise Elizabeth Cushman, on April 18, 1970 at Pierce Co., Washington.¹ Ronald Paul "Ron" Vesey and Mellodee L. Graham were divorced on November 29, 1976 at Pierce Co., Washington.² Ronald Paul "Ron" Vesey died on October 16, 2017 at Washington at age 70.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 567-40-1166.² Hazel Margaret Dupis was buried at Forest View Cemetery, 10546 Red Dog Road, Nevada City, Nevada Co., California.³ She was born on May 27, 1920 at Idaho.^4,2 As of March 7, 1938,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Willard Lee Graham, son of William Henry Graham and Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins, on March 7, 1938 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹ Hazel Margaret Dupis died on July 27, 2007 at California at age 87.²

     His Social Security Number was 566-50-8614.³ His name was legally changed to James Leva Shere.^3,4 James Leva Graham married Sharon Ann Headley.⁴ James Leva Graham was born on September 28, 1938 at Idaho.^1,3 He and Sharon Ann Headley were divorced in September, 1966 at Sacramento Co., California.⁵ James Leva Graham died on May 8, 2010 at San Ramon, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 71.^3,4 He Resident of Danville James Leva Shere, originally from Idaho, passed away on May 8, 2010 in San Ramon California. As heaven is perfect, he has begun his forever adventure to find the perfect fishing hole. Jim would tell us all to remember him by spending a day with family in the sun at a favorite place in nature's beauty. He would insist that someone be out fishing for the "lunker" in the pond to help make this a perfect day. Jim is survived by his loving wife Sharon; daughters Renee, Tiffany and Christine; grandchildren Nick and Rosie; one brother John; and two sisters Janis and Joneen. In addition to these immediate family survivors there are also their families and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, the Graham descendants and friends. Jim, we love and miss you, and pray our lives may be as rich and full as yours was. on May 27, 2010.⁴

     Her married name was Seay.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 560-96-1998.⁵ Her name was legally changed to Janis L. Shere.^3,6 Janis Lee "Jan" Graham was born on December 25, 1939 at Idaho.^1,5 She married Jay Byron Seay on August 27, 1969 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.⁴ Janis Lee "Jan" Graham and Jay Byron Seay were divorced in October, 1971 at Nevada.⁶ As of May 11, 1978,her married name was Lawson.³ Janis Lee "Jan" Graham married Walter Gordon Lawson on May 11, 1978 at Stanislaus Co., California.³ Janis Lee "Jan" Graham died on February 22, 2011 at California at age 71.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 558-50-5871.⁴ Her married name was Graham.¹ Sharon Ann Headley married James Leva Graham, son of Willard Lee Graham and Hazel Margaret Dupis.¹ Sharon Ann Headley was born on July 6, 1939 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.^3,4 She and James Leva Graham were divorced in September, 1966 at Sacramento Co., California.² Sharon Ann Headley died on June 6, 2010 at Washington at age 70.⁴

     Lillian Eileen Nelson was born on April 1, 1913 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹ As of July 26, 1952,her married name was Graham.² She married Willard Lee Graham, son of William Henry Graham and Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins, on July 26, 1952 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.³ Lillian Eileen Nelson and Willard Lee Graham were divorced on July 5, 1957 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.²

     Mary Strouse was born circa 1921 at Coleraine, Itasca Co., Minnesota.¹ As of April 15, 1950,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Willard Lee Graham, son of William Henry Graham and Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins, on April 15, 1950 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹

     Walter Gordon Lawson was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Solano Co., California.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 231-48-9959.⁵ He was born on August 18, 1931 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Janis Lee "Jan" Graham, daughter of Willard Lee Graham and Hazel Margaret Dupis, on May 11, 1978 at Stanislaus Co., California.¹ Walter Gordon Lawson died on October 26, 2011 at California at age 80.^2,4

     Jay Byron Seay married Janis Lee "Jan" Graham, daughter of Willard Lee Graham and Hazel Margaret Dupis, on August 27, 1969 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.¹ Jay Byron Seay and Janis Lee "Jan" Graham were divorced in October, 1971 at Nevada.² Jay Byron Seay died on March 16, 2016.

     His Social Security Number was 567-06-2436.³ Jack Drury Seay married Robin Unknown.⁴ Jack Drury Seay was born on March 13, 1967 at Sacramento Co., California.^1,3 He married Deborah Lynn McPherson on September 14, 1990 at Washoe Co., Nevada.² Jack Drury Seay and Robin Unknown were divorced on February 1, 1991 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.⁴ Jack Drury Seay died on July 24, 1998 at age 31.³

     Infant Lyman died on July 7, 1943 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹ She was born on July 7, 1943 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 533-24-4197.⁵ Shelly Elaine Weaver was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, King Co., Washington.³ She was born on October 15, 1927 at Washington.⁵ As of June, 1948,her married name was Graham.² She married Henry Earl "Early" Graham, son of William Henry Graham and Arleethia Gay "Arlethea" Collins, in June, 1948 at Pierce Co., Washington.^1,2 Shelly Elaine Weaver died on April 20, 1972 at King Co., Washington, at age 44.^5,6

     Harley Earl Graham was born circa 1952.¹ He died on September 18, 1952 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹

     His Social Security Number was 535-50-6195.⁵ Henry Bert Graham was born on March 11, 1949 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁵ He married Karen Keith on January 12, 1968 at King Co., Washington.² Henry Bert Graham and Karen Keith were divorced on April 12, 1977 at King Co., Washington.³ Henry Bert Graham died on January 9, 1996 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 46.^5,1