Herman King Vester, Lt. Col. Ret. US Army
April 29, 1915 - September 19, 2007
Obituary
Herman King VESTER Lt. Col. Ret. U.S. Army. On September 19, 2007, a good man passed away. King, as friends called him, was indeed, a man of integrity. He was born near Carlisle, Indiana in 1915. He served with duty and honor for 24 years in the U.S. Army, including combat in the South Pacific in W.W.II and with the First Cavalry Division in Korea, 1950 – 52. King and Marion Dawson of Seattle were married for 35 years, until her death in 1987. Their sons survive – Kim Vester of Santa Cruz, CA and Barry Keri Vester of Kent, WA, as do grandchildren, Josh and Carly of Kent. Anne Slawson Vester, King’s present wife of 17 years, was by his side when he died. Her daughters, Nancy, Catherine, and son, Steve, also grieve his passing. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29 at Wayside UCC Church, 2000 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA. Arrangements are also being made for a Memorial service with Military Honors at Tahoma National Cemetery at 18600 SE 240th St in Kent for Friday, October 12th at 1:45PM. Services are very prompt and on schedule so allow yourself plenty of time if you will be attending.
What a joy and honor it has been for me to know King and Anne for the last year and a half. As a physician who cares for many elderly people with health problems, I see many people struggle. King faced his challenges with grace and optimism. He and Anne had a special caring relationship that was a blessing to witness. Anne’s gift as a caregiver was priceless and I know that King left her many wonderful memories in return. I will carry King’s smile with me.
Barry and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and we send our deepest condolences.
Dear Barry and family ~ We’re so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, please take care.
love from cousin Jan & Brian Lackie
I feel fortunate to have known King. He was truly a man of integrity and honor. We will miss him.
Ann, Barry, Kim and families; Have been with you in spirit all week. So grateful to have seen King in June. He indeed had a wonderful life of love and service. All our love from Bob and Helen.