Walter Vis

November 08, 1946 - November 08, 2015

Walter Vis

November 08, 1946 - November 08, 2015

Obituary

Walter Vis, age 69, of Custer, WA, passed away on 11/8/2015. Walter was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands and married Renee (VanderVeen) on August 23, 1973 in Lynden, WA. Walter was a hard-working dairy farmer, and devoted his adult life to the farm, his family and his love for horse racing. He attended Lynden Christian schools, and served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1970, and was a proud member of the American Legion Post 86 of Blaine, WA.

He is survived by his beloved wife Renee (VanderVeen) of Custer, WA, Son Wayne (Karli) Vis, of Blaine, WA, and daughter Wendy (Kelleigh) Johnson, of Ferndale, WA. In addition he is survived by his grandchildren Kaylee, Ashleigh, and Allison, his brothers Gerrit (Andy) Vis of Ferndale, WA, Evert (Carol) Vis, of El Paso, TX, Jan (Colleen) Vis, of La Center, WA, Harvey Vis of Lyman, WA, and sisters Kathleen (Nick) Conner of Grand Rapids, MI, Pearl Vis, of Lynden, WA, and numerous nephews and nieces, including in-laws Jen (Ray Nicholson, Kathy (Tom) Fisher, Bert VanderVeen, Gary (Kelly) VanderVeen, and Sandy (Bill) Knutzen.

A memorial service will be held on Friday November 13, 2015 at 12 noon at Moles Farewell Tributes in downtown Ferndale, 2039 Main St.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to: American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Dr. Blaine, WA 98230.

Memorial Service

  • Date & Time: November 13, 2015 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes - Ferndale
  • Location: 2039 Main St Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)

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5 responses to Walter Vis

  1. Walt was a very kind man with an awesome family and he and his big smile will be remembered and missed forever!

  2. Our hearts ache for the family. We enjoyed getting to know Walt and we will continue to pray for peace and comfort for all during this time of sadness.

  3. Renee, Wayne & Wendy…we have been thinking and praying for all of you! We will sure miss looking out the window and watching Walt race around the track! We have been thinking of all the fond memories of you both!! Hugs to you all too!

  4. I appreciate Walt as he was a common down to earth type of guy. Our prayers & concerns are for you, and may you find comfort & care in our Lord Jesus Christ.

  5. Cj says:

    I am very sorry to hear of you loss and wish to share with you a scripture at John 5: 28, 29, which states in part, that “all in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”, yes a resurrection to life. May it be that the “peace of God that excels all thought . . . guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus”.(Phil. 4:7) The Bible gives hope, a resurrection hope, for our love ones. John 5:28, 29 states that “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. This is a sure hope, a real hope, that I too look forward.Please take care of yourselves, and each other. I Love you, but Jehovah loves you more.

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