September 6 1933 October 12 2019
Vernon McCombs, 86, died October 12, 2019, at home. Vernon was born to Charles and Mamie (Watson) McCombs in Topeka, Kansas on September 6, 1933. The McCombs family lived in Kansas and Missouri until 1941, then moved to Walla Walla, Washington. The family moved to Grandview in 1945. Vernon graduated from Grandview High School in 1953 and joined the Air Force the same year. He married Jane Olmstead in 1954. He farmed for over 30 years and sold Chisholm-Ryder grape harvesters and parts. Vernon enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He and Jane were park hosts for six years at the Corp of Engineers Parks outside of Pasco. They also enjoyed square-dancing and playing cards with their friends. Vernon is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane; daughters Marilyn Schaneman of Bothell, Washington and Gayla (Robert) Demory of Spokane, Washington; sisters Lavina Goodrich of Selah, Washington and Rosella (Gary) Williams of Post Fall, Idaho; grandchildren Douglas (Sadie) Schaneman, Dacia Schaneman, Alyssa (Mike) Caggiano, Joel Demory, Tanner (Alison) McCombs, Brayden McCombs; great-grandchildren Makayla Schaneman and TJ McCombs; and brother-in-law Fred (Margy) Olmstead of Tacoma, Washington. Vernon was preceded in death by his sons Douglas, Daniel, and Bruce McCombs; brothers Jennings, Coy, Lester, Leon, Doyle, and Norman McCombs; sister Venita Eygabroad; parents Charles and Mamie McCombs; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred and Magdalene Olmstead. A Celebration of Life luncheon will take place at the family home on October 26 at 12:00pm noon. A special thanks to Heartlinks Hospice for their outstanding care. In honor of Vernon’s memory, please consider a donation to Heartlinks Hospice in lieu of flowers. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Vernon McCombs please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vernon McCombs September 6 1933 October 12 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Yakima, state: Washington