Obituary of Vernon Thomas Sapp, Jr.

Vernon Thomas Sapp, Jr. Vernon Thomas Sapp Jr. from Camas, Washington passed away on April 4, 2015 at the age of 91. Vern was born in Whitesville, Kentucky. He lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Camas in 1969. One of a few left, Vern served in the Navy during World War II. He was involved in the U.S. Amphibious Fore, a cook on one of the ships that transported troops and equipment to Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Vern was a sheet metal worker in Pennsylvania and later transferred to Battle Ground, Washington. Then in 1968 he went to work for Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill until his retirement in 1985. Vern had a love for fishing and shared his passion with all who knew him. Vern liked country western music and clothes, and have a collection of over thirty belt buckles. Vern and his wife Lillian A. Wenthin Sapp share a love for traveling and together they saw most of the United States and Mexico. Vern also spent time gardening and passed his abundant knowledge onto others. Vern is survived by his wife Lillian Sapp of 51 years at home; his children Sue Bob Intrieri of Lewisberry, PA; Vernon Charon Thomas Sapp III of Washougal; Diane Marie Dan Ruede of Washougal; Elizabeth Ann Cliff Moszeter of Goldendale, Washington; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons Timothy George Sapp, Dennis Patrick Sapp, and Michael James Sapp. There will be a Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 9th at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Camas. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow at the Camas Cemetery with a reception to follow at the church. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 8th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. Straub's Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.