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William VERD Obituary
A native of Seattle, Wash., he had been a Hampton resident since 1989. He retired from the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Master Chief in 1993 after 30 years of service.
A lover of all animals, he enjoyed both wildlife and his pets, Sam, Cocoa, Tammy and Midnight. He was a collector of unique items and loved to read and take photographs.
Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Evelyn Verd; and his stepson, DeWayne Pomeroy; he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Shirley R. Verd; three children, Fred Verd of Santee, Calif., Terri Gleason of Yuma, Ariz., and Karen Bauce of Coupeville, Wash.; his brother, George Verd of Camp Verde, Ariz.; and 11 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Hampton Roads Baptist Church by the Rev. John Corson and John Gillette.
Memorials may be made to the Hampton Roads Baptist Church Building Fund, 347 Hampton Roads Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Evelyn Nettles
May 12, 2010
Shirely,
I am so sorry for your loss, I just found out that you had lost Bill. I know it was hard for you, but the Lord is good and He will take care of you. Again my sympathies are with you
Evelyn Nettles
Clint Boren
April 30, 2010
Dear Mr. Verd and Family,
We never met you but wish we did. Your children are the most beautiful people I know. We know you are proud! Thank you for also serving! Our condolences are sent, thoughts and prayers.
Clint and Nicholas Boren{son}
Maple Valley, WA.
Teri (Verd) Gleason
April 30, 2010
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Love you, Dad. Big T
Teri (Verd) Gleason
April 30, 2010
I loved my Dad very much and wished I had had more time with him throughout his life. He taught us kids a respect for country as all three of us kids have served our country, Navy, Army, and Air Force. He also taught us manners and respect for our elders. Throughout our years traveling as we grew up as Navy brats, we never once stayed in a hotel during our travels. It was the tent or camper out in the wilderness, eathing Navy bean breakfast and learning the joy of fishing with him. Dad loved the wilderness and taught us this same love. Each of us kids have several animals to date--I don't think we would ever be without one--that is just the way it was in our house growing up---always an animal to love and take care of---another of Dad's traits that we carry on. I would be lost without my two dogs, Mya and Bear, and they are just like one of the kids on my home. I now pray for the life of eternity with the Lord and the chance to see my Dad again.....amd maybe go fishing. I love you Dad--no more pain--RIP and tell the Grandfolks hello. Love on Spicer, Snoopy, Puddles, Clyde the rooster, and Bandit for me. I miss you and I'll be seeing ya. Big T
April 22, 2010
Shirley,
Our hearts, thoughts & prayers go out to you. Remember, when we get to heaven, we'll know.
Love,
Miriam & Mark Waggoner
April 22, 2010
Dear Shirley and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers to you all.
Jackie Snead
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