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Vern Edwin Hough
03/29/1926 — 12/28/2001
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Tonasket, Washington
Vern Edwin Hough
Vern E. Hough, 75, of Richland went to be with his Savior on Friday, December 28th, 2001 after a long battle with emphysema.
Vern was born in Tonasket, WA on March 29th, 1926 to Miles and Violet Hough. He grew up on a ranch there with his brothers Carl, Dale and Ray and his sister Leola. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and the country life as a youth.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after Pearl Harbor and fought in WWII as a helmsman aboard the USS Franks. He met his bride to be, Virginia Mae Dunphy in Los Angeles, CA while in the service. They married in 1946 and lived in Tonasket for a few years before settling in Pico Rivera, CA.
Vern and Virginia raised eight sons. Although not financially wealthy, they found a way to send all their boys through the parochial school system. He provided great family times including an annual two-week camping trip, coached basketball and little league as his sons grew up. He worked hard to take care of all family needs and to instill the character his sons would need as adults.
Vern was employed at Crown Coach Corp. for 35 years as a blacksmith and later as a foreman overseeing the production of school busses until 1978 when after a vacation to Washington decided to move back.
Vern lived in Carnation, WA and worked at the Bellevue School District until 1984 when he retired due to heart problems and moved to East Wenatchee where he and Virginia lived in the winter. In the summer they thrived at their place at Twin Lakes, where they played games and visited with friends. Vern also liked to fish Just a little bit as well as take walks with his dog. There were many happy family reunions at the lakes.
Vern moved to West Richland in 1996 after his bride of 49 years passed away. He was able to spend time with his grandchildren in the area as well as travel to see some of the others. His faith increased and he became involved in the Knights of Columbus and the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, where he was famous for his root beer shakes. He was a member of Christ the King Church. He enjoyed bowling, cribbage and other activities with his new friends. But he missed Virginia very much. Through their faith in Christ, they are together again.
He said we have it wrong, ''We should celebrate when we die and we should cry when we are born into this world.''
He will be greatly missed.
Vern is survived by his brother, Dale, his eight sons, Jerry, Larry, Mike, Vern Jr., Don, Ron, Phil and Bob, many daughters in law, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A vigil will be held on Friday, Jan 11, 6 p.m. at Einans Funeral Home.
Memorial Services will be held at Christ the King Church, 1126 Long Ave., Richland, WA at
11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002.
Funeral Home in Richland, WA is in charge of arrangements.
Vern went to school in Tonasket with my brother and his twin sister who were 2 years older than myself. He liked to tease me about how he tried to get alone with my sister but I was always tagging along and they couldn’t get rid of me. He was one of my brother’s best friends. In such a small town we all knew everyone and he had a very nice family. I was very glad to get to renew our acquaintance when he came to Richland. I’m sorry that he had so many physical challenges but he was always a joy to be around and he will be missed. God’s blessings to him and his family, Genevieve and Buddy Berst
We got to know Vern during our annual Twin Lakes Vacations at Rainbow Beach. We enjoyed visiting with him, listening to the latest fishing stories, and hearing about his bear sightings during walks with his canine friend, Man. We will miss Vern, and our sympathies are with his family.
As Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Richland Council Joann and I got to know Vern. I visited him after he had surgery to remove his leg and we talked about his experiences in the Navy during World War Two. Vern talked a lot about his 8 sons. He was very proud of all you kids. Vern was a good man and a true hero of WWII. Joann and I will miss him. I want to honor Vern by taking a picture of his 8 sons and getting it published in our Knights of Columbus bulletin. Will bring my camera to the vigil to be held at Einan’s Funeral Home and at the funeral on Saturday. I look forward to meeting his family. My wife, Joann, and I extend our condolences to the family. Best Wishes Michael and Joann Rung, 2053 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352
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Vern Edwin Hough