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Virgil Solders
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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 atWenatchee 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 nephews; 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
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Jerry Sorlien
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I have a daughter, Sara, who is 21, and a son, Nathan, who is 15. As for myself, I am without adult supervision. I recently bought a 1983 Honda 80 (yes, the engine is 4.88 cu. in.) and I spend my free time terrorizing (nearby) small communities. However, by day, I am a mild mannered lawyer. I once defended a man who was charged with cattle rustling (he protested his innocence, but he wanted to pay me in cow hides).
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