JOE BYRON VANCE

FUNERAL HOME

Einan's Funeral Home, Inc.

915 Bypass Highway

Richland, Washington

JOE VANCE Obituary

Einan's Funeral Home

Joe Byron Vance was born on May 18, 1958, in Spokane WA, to Bruce and Lois Vance. Joe was tragically taken from us on February 12, 2011, at age 52.

Joe is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lorri McCall Vance; son Travis and his wife Diane Vance; daughter Jamie Vance and her boyfriend Stuart McKenzie; grandchildren Isaiah and Michael Vance. In-laws Barbara and Delbert McCall; sisters-in-law Brenda Ingalls and Teresa Tinker; brothers-in-law Dennis Tinker and Delbert McCall Jr.; nieces Nicole Tinker and Kristin Ingalls; nephew Josh Ingalls; and many friends and extended family members. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Lois Vance.

Joe graduated from Grandview High School in 1977. After graduation Joe married the love of his life, Lorri Vance, in March 1979. They lived in the Grandview area before relocating to Benton City with their children in the mid 80s. Joe enjoyed watching his children grow and was always seen at their sporting events cheering them on.

Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding snowmobiles until he traded them in for motorcycles. Riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles became his true passion. Joe was the director of the local Tri-City area HOG chapter for the past seven years. Joe touched the people he met. You would always find a smile on his face a mile long and he would never hesitate to lend a helping hand. Joe was a great man and will be deeply missed by many, especially his family and the family of motorcycle riders that he led during the spring and summer rides all over the Northwest. Everybody that knew Joe Bear knows that he is leading the last ride to heaven, welcoming all his fallen brothers and sisters.

Joe was the Orchard Manager for Broetje Orchards in the Benton City and Prosser areas for the last 26 years. He enjoyed working outdoors in the apple and cherry orchards and took pride in growing and harvesting quality fruit for everybody across the United States to enjoy.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Joe's life Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 11:00 am at the Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland WA. A graveside service will be held at the Prosser Cemetery located at 1601 Patterson Ave. following the celebration, and a potluck reception will follow at the Prosser Senior Center located at 1231 Dudley Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Benton Franklin Humane Society.

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Published by Tri-City Herald on Feb. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for JOE VANCE

4 Entries

Danielle Stinnett

February 18, 2011

Although I didn't know Joe well I know his children and my heart goes out to them during this very difficult time, Trav, Diane, & Jamie you guys are in my thoughts and prayers..

Jo and Mark

February 17, 2011

Dear Lorri and family and friends,
Our hearts ache and we send as much love, warmth and comfort as you can hold. Our most sincere and precious thoughts are with you as we remember Joe with much fondness and love!

Joan Dill

February 17, 2011

Lorrie and family. So sorry for your loss. Joe was a really cool guy. He spent many days at our family home in grandview with my brother Don whom he graduated with. He was always so nice and friendly to all he met. He always had a great smile and fun loving laugh about him. May he RIP. Joan Dill (Grandview, Wa)

Cissy Strietzel

February 17, 2011

Vance Family~
I am so so sorry you lost your Joe. You're not alone in your sorrow; we all lost something special. I feel a loss after only barely knowing him for the past few months! So my heart really aches for all of his fortunate friends and blessed family members that knew him well. I pray for comfort as you all grieve and adjust to the huge hole that is left in your lives and hearts. He was truly a good guy. So good that he's been promoted! He's with the angels now, in a good place, watching over his family and waiting until you're together again. As a matter of fact, the last time I saw him that day in the store (RMHD) I said "Hey, you! What are you up to?" He looked at me with those piercing blue eyes and said in his cute Joe way- "Oh, just waitin' for Lorri!"

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