Valera Wheeler Vargason

Something popped into my email inbox today encouraging me to make an updated post here in rememerance of Leah's passing 16 years ago this week. Many of you may not know that Leah was not able to have children of her own, so when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2009, a non-profit organization was formed called Leah's Kids. With Leah as the inspiration, the hope was to raise enough funds to construct a home in Guatemala where rescued orphans could live in safety for many years to...

My wife Sharon and I lived on Henry St. as neighbors to Val for 5-6years. God made an angel and all those that had the chance to be touched or taught by her were blessed like no other.It saddens me to not have been around more , however the thought of her and her dear friend Annie will remain with us forever. God Bless to all in Val's memory.

Mrs. Vargason was amazing, the stories, the surprises live with me to this day, she taught me in second grade at mary mac in 1982, my thoughts and prayers to the family, but we all know she lived a full and accomplished life, i will always have her memory in my heart

Mrs. Vargason was my most favorite teacher! I still remember even 30 some years later the stories that she told us of the Little Blue Elf and the Little Black Goblin. I looked forward to school every day when she was my teacher. Very few teachers made as deep an impression on my life as she did. I loved her and was so grateful to have known her. She was indeed a wonderful person and will be very much missed!

I was saddened to hear of her passing. I had her asa 2nd grade teacher and loved her so much. I loved her story of the "Little Blue Elf". I called my mom after I received the card with her obituary in it. I told my mom that I thought Mrs. Vargason was old when I had her. But to a child I guess she was. She and Mr. Potter were two of my favorite teachers at Southside. I hold tight to the memories both teacher helped to create.

My father, Elmer Potter, taught with Valera at Amity School & Southside School. My dad spoke so highly of her and regarded her as a great friend and co-worker. Mrs. Vargason was also 2nd grade teacher to my brother Ben & myself. She was a great teacher and advocate to children. We'll never forget all the "adventures" in her classroom.

I lived a few homes down from Lea, she was 1 of the nicest people i know, Don was great to us as well, I will never forget her or her kindness, every neighborhood should have neighbors like her an Don, sure made our lives easier,with them an a few others as well, Lea rest in peace and god bless you as you blessed us, Judy Hutchison(Jennings)

I will never forget Mrs. Vargason. She was my 2nd Gr. teacher at Locust Grove many years ago. She was one of my teachers that was instrumental in my decision to become a teacher. I taught second grade the last seven years of my teaching experience, and many times remembered the Little Blue Elf and Little Black Goblin stories. I will always remember her kindness and brilliant smile. She was a wonderful teacher and touched my heart.

Mrs. Vargason was my 2nd Grade teacher as well, in the 1958-1959 School Year at Locust Grove Elementary School, Meridian, Idaho. Her daily adventure stories of Little Blue Elf and Little Black Goblin were so much fun! She was such a blessing to so many.