Warren Vasey
February 27, 1920 — July 18, 2008
Warren K. Vasey, 88, of Las Cruces, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2008, with his loving wife of 55 years by his side. He was born on February 27, 1920 in Cozad, Nebraska on the family farm, to Edgar J. Vasey and Elsie R. Vasey. A devoted family man, Warren, at the age of 18, accepted the sole responsibility of running the farming operation when his fat...
Warren K. Vasey, 88, of Las Cruces, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2008, with his loving wife of 55 years by his side. He was born on February 27, 1920 in Cozad, Nebraska on the family farm, to Edgar J. Vasey and Elsie R. Vasey. A devoted family man, Warren, at the age of 18, accepted the sole responsibility of running the farming operation when his father unexpectedly passed in 1938. He successfully managed the corn and hay crops for 12 years, until he heard and answered a higher calling. Feeling the need to enter full time Christian ministry, Warren enrolled at the Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottumwa, IA in 1950. During his time in school there, he married the love of his life, the former Wilma L Parker from Joplin, MO on October 31, 1952. Upon completion of his schooling in 1954, Warren accepted a preaching position and moved his family across the country to the Highway 20 Church of Christ in Sweet Home, OR. He nurtured and challenged this congregation, presiding over some significant growth for two decades. In 1973, Warren became an elder for the church and accepted a position with the Sweet Home School District, retiring from the latter in 1985. Desiring to be closer to family, Warren and Wilma moved to Las Cruces in 2003. Just as it was said of his own father 70 years earlier, it was Warren's greatest desire to put Christ first in every area of his life. He was a defender of the faith and a deep student of the Word of...
Warren K. Vasey, 88, of Las Cruces, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2008, with his loving wife of 55 years by his side. He was born on February 27, 1920 in Cozad, Nebraska on the family farm, to Edgar J. Vasey and Elsie R. Vasey. A devoted family man, Warren, at the age of 18, accepted the sole responsibility of running the farming operation when his father unexpectedly passed in 1938. He successfully managed the corn and hay crops for 12 years, until he heard and answered a higher calling. Feeling the need to enter full time Christian ministry, Warren enrolled at the Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottumwa, IA in 1950. During his time in school there, he married the love of his life, the former Wilma L Parker from Joplin, MO on October 31, 1952. Upon completion of his schooling in 1954, Warren accepted a preaching position and moved his family across the country to the Highway 20 Church of Christ in Sweet Home, OR. He nurtured and challenged this congregation, presiding over some significant growth for two decades. In 1973, Warren became an elder for the church and accepted a position with the Sweet Home School District, retiring from the latter in 1985. Desiring to be closer to family, Warren and Wilma moved to Las Cruces in 2003. Just as it was said of his own father 70 years earlier, it was Warren's greatest desire to put Christ first in every area of his life. He was a defender of the faith and a deep student of the Word of God. Always putting others before himself, he refused to complain but rather would brighten the room with his easy smile. Survivors include his wife, Wilma L.Vasey, of Las Cruces; daughter Marilyn J. Hughes and husband Alan of Colville, WA; son James K. Vasey and wife Shelly of Wichita, KS; son Alan D. Vasey and wife Shelly of Las Cruces. He further leaves a legacy in 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary E. Vasey. A memorial service in his honor will be held July 22, 2008 at 6 PM at University Church of Christ, 1555 E University Ave., with Minister Greg Bowles officiating. A graveside service will follow in Cozad, NE at Grace Cemetery at 10 AM on July 25, 2008 PDF Printable Version
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