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Richard LeRoy "Corky" Vetter

Bellingham, Washington

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Richard LeRoy Vetter (Corky), of Bellingham, Washington and Surprise, Arizona died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at age 90. He was born March 14, 1928 in Frances, Washington to Joseph C. and Anne (Strozyk) Vetter. Richard attended Willapa Valley High School and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from...

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We will always remember your kindness to us as a young couple who you brought to Idaho to put down roots 42 years ago to join the MK family and the time I spent with your family on the rim. Mary you trusted us with your antiques while you and Dick traveled the world when we had no furniture or kids of our own .We learned patience and humility behind your old family Merrytiller.Four kids and14 grandkids later you still remain in our thoughts and prayers

Today I heard with great sadness that my dearest friend Dick (Corky) has passed away last month. I am very sad and numb at the moment. Both Dick and Mary Jane have been like loving parents to me and were there for me when I was in the greatest need. I can kick myself for having had the excuse for a busy life letting the opportunity go by to visit last year. The moral of this is that one should never postpone to attend to matters in life that are so important. Just do them.

Dick, if you...

Dear Mary Jane and family--
Today we were so saddened to hear about the passing of Dick. He was a wonderful man and friend to all who knew him. He touched so many lives and he will be greatly missed. Blessings to all in this time of loss.

I just heard about the passing of Dick today. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve. God bless you and keep you close.

Uncle Corky -
WE will all miss you dearly. I remember thinking of all the grown ups in the family as being "so big" when setting out Fir Island rabbit traps of a box held up by a thin twig tied with a piece of long red yarn with all of us taking turns holding the other end; and you laughing and telling Grandpa and Howard (playing crib by the window) that we wouldn't be having rabbit stew anytime soon! At the time I didn't think "our" rabbit would be stew at all! But of course we...

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2. Ann Smith

Mary Jane and family..it was hard to hear that we have lost Corky. He had a great sense of humor, love for family and friends, always a wise word and lust for travel and fishing. We will miss him very much and keep all of you in our prayers.

It is with sadness I received the news while in California. Corky was my neighbor and fellow CPA. We enjoyed our discussion and he will be sadly missed.

Your life's work, generous spirit, and great wit and humor always inspire us to be better Uncle Corky, and we will miss you so much. Just wish we could be there this morning to celebrate you at Sacred Heart. All our love, Beez and Meggie, with Hang, Sang and baby Mina.