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Bill Brand
The following letter was sent to Bill's mother by his C.O.
It is with greatest bereavement that I find myself writing this letter at a time when sorrow is deep within your heart, but the feeling of myself and all men of "A" Company must be expressed.
While on operation "Paul Revere," the platoon to which your son was assigned came under heavy enemy fire, one of his fellow soldiers was wounded by a sniper. William went to the aid of his comrade and was shot, 23 October 1966 by a hidden sniper. William died instantly suffering no pain. Your son was a fine man and a dedicated soldier. His devotion to duty and country were and still are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Specialist Four Brand was a man whose memory will live in the hearts of those who knew him, a constant reminder of the dacrifice that a true America will make so that not only his family but all of the families of the world may live in peace.
You are not alone in your sorrow as each of us in "A" Company share some of this sorrow with you. With deepest sympathy we offer our condolences.
Sincerely yours,
Ora L. Boss
Captain, Infantry
Commanding
It is with greatest bereavement that I find myself writing this letter at a time when sorrow is deep within your heart, but the feeling of myself and all men of "A" Company must be expressed.
While on operation "Paul Revere," the platoon to which your son was assigned came under heavy enemy fire, one of his fellow soldiers was wounded by a sniper. William went to the aid of his comrade and was shot, 23 October 1966 by a hidden sniper. William died instantly suffering no pain. Your son was a fine man and a dedicated soldier. His devotion to duty and country were and still are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Specialist Four Brand was a man whose memory will live in the hearts of those who knew him, a constant reminder of the dacrifice that a true America will make so that not only his family but all of the families of the world may live in peace.
You are not alone in your sorrow as each of us in "A" Company share some of this sorrow with you. With deepest sympathy we offer our condolences.
Sincerely yours,
Ora L. Boss
Captain, Infantry
Commanding
Carol (O’Donnell) Smathers
Carol died Sept. 23, 2000 at her home in Albany, Oregon. She was a devoted wife (husband Wayne Smathers) and mother (daughter Christine and son Doug).
After QHS graduation, Carol attended WSU and graduated in 1967 with a BS in bacteriology. She was married in November 1967.
The family lived in San Jose, California before moving to Eugene, Oregon in 1975 where Carol served as finance director of Lane County Camp Fire Girls and Boys and volunteered as executive secretary for parish priests for 14 years. After moving to Eugene, Oregon in 1989, Carol became the human resources manager of Panolam Industries, Inc.
Carol enjoyed gardening, traveling, golf and her family.
We remember Carol as an excellent student and a very social person as well. She was involved in Camp Fire Girls in Quincy for many years, was a dear friend to many, and shared enthusiasm for life with those whose privilege it was to be around her.
The class of 1963 will miss you, Carol!
After QHS graduation, Carol attended WSU and graduated in 1967 with a BS in bacteriology. She was married in November 1967.
The family lived in San Jose, California before moving to Eugene, Oregon in 1975 where Carol served as finance director of Lane County Camp Fire Girls and Boys and volunteered as executive secretary for parish priests for 14 years. After moving to Eugene, Oregon in 1989, Carol became the human resources manager of Panolam Industries, Inc.
Carol enjoyed gardening, traveling, golf and her family.
We remember Carol as an excellent student and a very social person as well. She was involved in Camp Fire Girls in Quincy for many years, was a dear friend to many, and shared enthusiasm for life with those whose privilege it was to be around her.
The class of 1963 will miss you, Carol!
Virgil Ray Solders
Virgil Ray Solders, 63, of Quincy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 10, 2008, surrounded by his family at his home.
Virgil was born in Ontario, Oregon on November 22, 1944 to Earl and Bonnie Solders. The family moved to Quincy when he was a young boy and he attended Quincy schools, graduating in 1963. He furthered his education at Wenatchee Valley College and received a B.A. In 1975 from the University of Washington, majoring in
education and minoring in art and shop. His college education was interrupted
from 1966 to 1970 with his honorable service in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in New York and Turkey. He taught junior high art and shop, later in Quincy.
Upon his father's sudden death In 1974, Virgil returned to Quincy where he and his brother, Arlen, helped their mother run the family farm for several years; then worked at the George Chevron station for many years.
In 2003, Virgil began his courageous battle with cancer, but enjoyed several years of remission. In 2006, his illness returned and he fought an even harder battle until Jesus too him home. He gave one last smile, assuring his family that all was well.
Virgil is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie Solders Pickthorn at home; his sister Bonnie Kaye Morton of Boise, Idaho; brother, Arlen Solders and wife, Dyanne, of Quincy; nine nieces and nephews, twenty-four great nieces and ephews; one great-great niece; one great-great nephew, all whom he loved as if they were his own; and, his special canine companion, Cocoa.
Virgil was a life-time member a the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Earl Solders, his dear brother-in-law, (Robert) Bob Morton, add his precious nephew, Steven Morton.
Virgil was born in Ontario, Oregon on November 22, 1944 to Earl and Bonnie Solders. The family moved to Quincy when he was a young boy and he attended Quincy schools, graduating in 1963. He furthered his education at Wenatchee Valley College and received a B.A. In 1975 from the University of Washington, majoring in
education and minoring in art and shop. His college education was interrupted
from 1966 to 1970 with his honorable service in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in New York and Turkey. He taught junior high art and shop, later in Quincy.
Upon his father's sudden death In 1974, Virgil returned to Quincy where he and his brother, Arlen, helped their mother run the family farm for several years; then worked at the George Chevron station for many years.
In 2003, Virgil began his courageous battle with cancer, but enjoyed several years of remission. In 2006, his illness returned and he fought an even harder battle until Jesus too him home. He gave one last smile, assuring his family that all was well.
Virgil is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie Solders Pickthorn at home; his sister Bonnie Kaye Morton of Boise, Idaho; brother, Arlen Solders and wife, Dyanne, of Quincy; nine nieces and nephews, twenty-four great nieces and ephews; one great-great niece; one great-great nephew, all whom he loved as if they were his own; and, his special canine companion, Cocoa.
Virgil was a life-time member a the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Earl Solders, his dear brother-in-law, (Robert) Bob Morton, add his precious nephew, Steven Morton.
I
remember all the horses I’ve rode
And all the puppies I’ve loved to hold;
And there’s the best friends
A man could ever have –
They’ve all gone on ahead
To where you go when you are dead;
And I’m just waiting
For the angel to call.
By Virgil
Solders
Corda White
On November 15, 2009, this beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and business owner ended her struggle against cancer. Corda was born on June 10, 1945, in Seattle, WA. She lived in Seattle until 1951, when her family moved to Winchester, WA, where Carl and Charlotte (Lottie) White raised this young lady. Corda attended Quincy schools, graduating from Quincy High School in 1963. She attended, as a full-time student, and completed two years at Wenatchee Junior College, where she met her husband, Larry, later fulfilling 44 and a half years of marriage. Corda spent many years in the dietary field, completing a two-year dietary course at Spokane Community College, then becoming a longtime a member of the Washington State Dietary Managers' Association and the National Dietary Managers' Association. From 1979 to 1992, Corda was the dietary manager for Garden Terrace. Since 1992, she and her husband have owned and operated the Sub Shop.
Corda was the loving mother of four children, Tracie of Renton, WA and Bill, Allison and Lisa, all of East Wenatchee; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her father and mother and one granddaughter, Alicia, preceded Corda in Death. She is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy of Renton and Alice of New Castle; and a
brother, Carl Jr. of Enumclaw. Her family and all who knew her will sorely miss Corda and her effervescent love and laughter.
The Russell family gratefully acknowledges the following professional individuals and organizations: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and the associated University of Washington Medical/Hospital/Surgical staff; the ICU and Emergency Room personnel of Central Washington Hospital, for their most thoughtful and caring assistance; the Chemotherapy staff at Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, who provided tender and thoughtful professional care and made the monthly visits of nearly a year more enjoyable than a time of anxiety for Corda; and the entire staff of the Oncology Department at Wenatchee Valley Clinic was genuinely a friend of Corda and her family, and for this her family is most appreciative.
Corda and her family members could not and cannot fully express their love and admiration for the outstanding competence, professional ability, knowledge and compassion that was forthcoming and provided by Dr. Mandy Robertson, from June 2008, to the day of Corda's passing; a time that Mandy shared her tears with our grief and we shared our tears for Dr. Robertson and all the professional and personal strength she gave Corda and each family member who had the honor of meeting and knowing Dr. Mandy Robertson. You will always be loved and remembered by this family.
Corda was the loving mother of four children, Tracie of Renton, WA and Bill, Allison and Lisa, all of East Wenatchee; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her father and mother and one granddaughter, Alicia, preceded Corda in Death. She is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy of Renton and Alice of New Castle; and a
brother, Carl Jr. of Enumclaw. Her family and all who knew her will sorely miss Corda and her effervescent love and laughter.
The Russell family gratefully acknowledges the following professional individuals and organizations: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and the associated University of Washington Medical/Hospital/Surgical staff; the ICU and Emergency Room personnel of Central Washington Hospital, for their most thoughtful and caring assistance; the Chemotherapy staff at Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, who provided tender and thoughtful professional care and made the monthly visits of nearly a year more enjoyable than a time of anxiety for Corda; and the entire staff of the Oncology Department at Wenatchee Valley Clinic was genuinely a friend of Corda and her family, and for this her family is most appreciative.
Corda and her family members could not and cannot fully express their love and admiration for the outstanding competence, professional ability, knowledge and compassion that was forthcoming and provided by Dr. Mandy Robertson, from June 2008, to the day of Corda's passing; a time that Mandy shared her tears with our grief and we shared our tears for Dr. Robertson and all the professional and personal strength she gave Corda and each family member who had the honor of meeting and knowing Dr. Mandy Robertson. You will always be loved and remembered by this family.
June 18, 1945 ~ November 22, 2014
Donald Eugene Simmons passed peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014, in Yucaipa, CA, surrounded by his family.
Don was born on June 18, 1945, in Wenatchee, WA to Don and Irene (Zimbelman) Simmons, while his father was serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Don grew up in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School with honors in 1963. He then attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, where he graduated in 1967. Immediately upon graduation, he attended the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, graduating with his Medical Doctor degree in 1971. He met his wife, Barbara Abrams, while attending medical school. They married in June, 1969. Don completed his Internship and Residency in OB/GYN at the San Bernardino County Medical Center. While an intern, their daughter, Mara, was born. Three years later, during Don’s residency, they were blessed with their second daughter, Amy. In between his internship and residency, Don completed his service obligation to his country as a General Medical Officer in the United States Air Force at Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, CA.
Don spent his entire medical career practicing in Southern California. He estimated that he delivered between 5,000 and 6,000 babies during his 43 year career. Don loved caring for pregnant women and delivering their babies… except in the middle of the night! Don retired from practice January, 2014. While practicing medicine, Don also enjoyed involvement in multiple professional organizations, such as The American Medical Association (AMA), The California Medical Association (CMA), The San Bernardino County Medical Society, and the American Medical Informatics Association. Don was also a Diplomate and a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).
Don had many interests that occupied his free time. He loved electronics, woodworking, and computers, but among his favorites were airplanes, helicopters and trains. Along with his friend, Jack, he built a replica of the Galloping Goose from the D&RG Railway. He was hoping to build his own ultralight aircraft in retirement.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara; his daughter, Amy and her husband, Brian Beran; Don’s pride and joy were his twin two year old grandsons, Jack and Nathan Beran; Don’s father, Don B. Simmons of Quincy, WA; his sister, Sue Gabales of Manteca, CA and her husband, Ted Gabales; Don’s brother-in-law, Ronald E. Abrams, M.D. and his wife, Marina Abrams, N.D., both of Seattle; and a niece, three nephews, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Mara, in 1994; his mother, Irene, in 2008; and his mother and father-in-law, Malvin and Vicki Abrams.
Don will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
Services for Don will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in Yucaipa, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Donald E. Simmons, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Fund at Pacific Lutheran University, Office of Advancement, Tacoma, WA 98447. This scholarship has been initiated by Don and Barbara to support a pre-med student at PLU each year in perpetuity.
(from http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2014/nov/26/donald-eugene-simmons-md-in-memoriam/)
Donald Eugene Simmons passed peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014, in Yucaipa, CA, surrounded by his family.
Don was born on June 18, 1945, in Wenatchee, WA to Don and Irene (Zimbelman) Simmons, while his father was serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Don grew up in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School with honors in 1963. He then attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, where he graduated in 1967. Immediately upon graduation, he attended the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, graduating with his Medical Doctor degree in 1971. He met his wife, Barbara Abrams, while attending medical school. They married in June, 1969. Don completed his Internship and Residency in OB/GYN at the San Bernardino County Medical Center. While an intern, their daughter, Mara, was born. Three years later, during Don’s residency, they were blessed with their second daughter, Amy. In between his internship and residency, Don completed his service obligation to his country as a General Medical Officer in the United States Air Force at Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, CA.
Don spent his entire medical career practicing in Southern California. He estimated that he delivered between 5,000 and 6,000 babies during his 43 year career. Don loved caring for pregnant women and delivering their babies… except in the middle of the night! Don retired from practice January, 2014. While practicing medicine, Don also enjoyed involvement in multiple professional organizations, such as The American Medical Association (AMA), The California Medical Association (CMA), The San Bernardino County Medical Society, and the American Medical Informatics Association. Don was also a Diplomate and a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).
Don had many interests that occupied his free time. He loved electronics, woodworking, and computers, but among his favorites were airplanes, helicopters and trains. Along with his friend, Jack, he built a replica of the Galloping Goose from the D&RG Railway. He was hoping to build his own ultralight aircraft in retirement.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara; his daughter, Amy and her husband, Brian Beran; Don’s pride and joy were his twin two year old grandsons, Jack and Nathan Beran; Don’s father, Don B. Simmons of Quincy, WA; his sister, Sue Gabales of Manteca, CA and her husband, Ted Gabales; Don’s brother-in-law, Ronald E. Abrams, M.D. and his wife, Marina Abrams, N.D., both of Seattle; and a niece, three nephews, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Mara, in 1994; his mother, Irene, in 2008; and his mother and father-in-law, Malvin and Vicki Abrams.
Don will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
Services for Don will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in Yucaipa, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Donald E. Simmons, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Fund at Pacific Lutheran University, Office of Advancement, Tacoma, WA 98447. This scholarship has been initiated by Don and Barbara to support a pre-med student at PLU each year in perpetuity.
(from http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2014/nov/26/donald-eugene-simmons-md-in-memoriam/)
Ronald Roger Kissler
Ronald Roger Kissler of Quincy, Wash. passed away on June, 27 2016. Ron was born in Toppenish, Wash. on June 24, 1945 to Ben and Dorthy Kissler. He moved to Quincy at the age of 7 where he attended school and later graduated. After high school Ron was drafted to Vietnam where he served from 1965-1967. After returning home he served as a reserve for several years. Ron would later go on to establish his own construction business in Quincy, Wash. He is survived by daughter Ronda Eubanks, son Dustin Kissler, sister Sharon Kirkpatrick, and sister Dianna Keppler.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. July 11 at American Legion Post 28, Ephrata, Wash.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. July 11 at American Legion Post 28, Ephrata, Wash.
Steve G.
ps I did post this on my Facebook page, June 28th, w/ am old picture of Ron and Mike. Its a great picture and I truly think it "captures" Ron's personality. Precious photo! I'm not sure who Ron his holding on his lap but, I think it might be his daughter. I said this in my fbk post and I believe his family saw this statement...
ps I did post this on my Facebook page, June 28th, w/ am old picture of Ron and Mike. Its a great picture and I truly think it "captures" Ron's personality. Precious photo! I'm not sure who Ron his holding on his lap but, I think it might be his daughter. I said this in my fbk post and I believe his family saw this statement...
