Robert
Robert David Vessey
d. May 11, 2016
Meadowview, VA -Robert David Bob Vessey, age 81, passed away on May 11, 2016 at home with family by his side. He was born to the late John William Vessey and Katherine Roche Vessey on December 31, 1934.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald, sisters Jane, Marion, Barbara.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jennifer Wagner; three sons, Sean Vessey (Leslie) of Vienna,VA, Eric Vessey (Nicki) of Ellicott City, MD, and Andrew Vessey (Kathleen) of Cary, NC; two siblings John W. Vessey, II and Patricia Vessey of Minneapolis, MN; five grandchildren, Lauren, Amanda, Maddy, Rowan and Robert.
Bob served with the 8th U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and afterwards attended the University of Minnesota. He worked for the American Red Cross for 33 years and was Director of Disaster Services national headquarters from 1979 until his retirement in 1991. Among many assignments he was Manager for the American Red Cross Vietnam Refugee Team. He served the International Red Cross in Nigeria, Banglesdesh, Bhopal, India, and Armenia.
He greatly enjoyed his off work travels. He read any newspaper, the New York Times being his favorite. He served as a Boy Scout Troop Leader for his sons. Periodic long weekends Boy Bonding with his sons were priceless. He enjoyed his Book Club. He hiked the Appalachian Trail and the Creeper Trail. He served on the Friends of the Library and volunteered with the Literacy Program. He read ferociously and enjoyed poetry. He was a fan of public broadcasting and liked to listen to jazz. He enjoyed beating his family at Bocce Ball and card games. He was a long time disappointed Minnesota Vikings Fan for whom there never enough cookies or rhubarb pies. He played a game of cards weekly with his wife for Boss of the Week, sadly he was not always Boss of the Week. Well known for his wryly unbeatable humor, even when circumstances were pretty grim he could crack a one liner giving laughter of relief.
A Celebration Of Bob will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:pm, Jubilee House, Abingdon, VA.
In lieu of flowers Bob suggested Washington County Public Library , 205 Oak Hill , Abingdon, 24210 , Va Creeper Trail Club, PO Box 2382, Abingdon ,24212
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dayle Zanzinger, Hospice, nurses Emma and DeeDee.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Bob Vessey is being cared for by Farris Cremation Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald, sisters Jane, Marion, Barbara.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jennifer Wagner; three sons, Sean Vessey (Leslie) of Vienna,VA, Eric Vessey (Nicki) of Ellicott City, MD, and Andrew Vessey (Kathleen) of Cary, NC; two siblings John W. Vessey, II and Patricia Vessey of Minneapolis, MN; five grandchildren, Lauren, Amanda, Maddy, Rowan and Robert.
Bob served with the 8th U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and afterwards attended the University of Minnesota. He worked for the American Red Cross for 33 years and was Director of Disaster Services national headquarters from 1979 until his retirement in 1991. Among many assignments he was Manager for the American Red Cross Vietnam Refugee Team. He served the International Red Cross in Nigeria, Banglesdesh, Bhopal, India, and Armenia.
He greatly enjoyed his off work travels. He read any newspaper, the New York Times being his favorite. He served as a Boy Scout Troop Leader for his sons. Periodic long weekends Boy Bonding with his sons were priceless. He enjoyed his Book Club. He hiked the Appalachian Trail and the Creeper Trail. He served on the Friends of the Library and volunteered with the Literacy Program. He read ferociously and enjoyed poetry. He was a fan of public broadcasting and liked to listen to jazz. He enjoyed beating his family at Bocce Ball and card games. He was a long time disappointed Minnesota Vikings Fan for whom there never enough cookies or rhubarb pies. He played a game of cards weekly with his wife for Boss of the Week, sadly he was not always Boss of the Week. Well known for his wryly unbeatable humor, even when circumstances were pretty grim he could crack a one liner giving laughter of relief.
A Celebration Of Bob will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:pm, Jubilee House, Abingdon, VA.
In lieu of flowers Bob suggested Washington County Public Library , 205 Oak Hill , Abingdon, 24210 , Va Creeper Trail Club, PO Box 2382, Abingdon ,24212
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dayle Zanzinger, Hospice, nurses Emma and DeeDee.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Bob Vessey is being cared for by Farris Cremation Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.
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