Vernon Robert Stroud

Vernon Robert Stroud,83, of Monroe, Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at his home. Vernon is survived by his wife, Eva of 61 years; daughters, Eileen Stroud, Regina (Mike) Taylor, Rebecca (Mike) Frymire, daughter-in-law, Brenda Stroud, son, Matthew (April) Stroud; brothers, Richard and Ronald Stroud, sisters Vera Roberts, Eunice Hooper and many loving grand-children, great grand-children, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his loving son, Walter Stroud and parents, Perry and Edith Stroud. Vernon was a loving father, husband, grandfather and father to all. Vernon served in the military in the Korean War when he was younger. After that he worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator and diesel mechanic. He enjoyed watching westerns, telling jokes and doting on his wife and family. Vernon was always there to help friends with household projects, mechanical work or whatever else they needed him for. A Graveside Service will be held at the Sultan Cemetery in Sultan, Washington at 11 a.m. on Thursday August 31, 2017. Arrangements in the care of A Sacred Moment.