Wesley J Vandergrift (Hartville)'s Obituary
Wesley James Vandergrift, son of Ulas Floyd and Edna Mae Sutton Vandergrift, was born April 19, 1963 in Bay City, Texas. He departed this life Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in his home, near Hartville, Missouri, at the age of fifty-one years, nine months, and sixteen days.
On June 20, 1981, Wesley was united in marriage to Sheryl Jean Nelson and to this union two children were born.
Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Wayne Vandergrift, and a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Mings.
He is survived by his wife Sheryl, of the home; children Jessica and Jeremy Vandergrift, both of Hartville; a brother Art Vandergrift and wife Janet, of Hartville; mother-in-law Vina Bass, of Hartville; two sisters-in-law Delin Beyer and husband Tony, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Gwyn Dugger and husband Donald, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers-in-law Terry Nelson and wife Tammy, of Hartville, Missouri, and Jim Mings of Dixon, Missouri; a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wesley was born in Texas and moved to Hartville as a young child. He was a graduate of Hartville High School in the Class of 1981. He was a gifted woodworker and worked most of his life making decorative trim and other wood moldings.
He had accepted Christ and was baptized at Little Creek Church, where he was an active member.
Wesley was known for raising various forms of poultry and could be seen annually at the Jacob’s Cave Swap Meet in his usual spot selling and trading poultry and other goods. He was an avid gardener and took great pride in having one of the nicest rose beds around. In his younger years, Wesley enjoyed hunting and fishing. Spending time with his family and friends, and playing with his grand-dog Hooch, was very important to him.
Wesley was a loving husband, dad, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories he has created for his family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Shaddy Cemetery and left at the funeral home.
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