LaRue Neil Wilkinson
LaRue Neil Wilkinson, age 62, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, Quincy, died on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 5:45 a.m. in the home. He was born on January 4, 1954 in Anchorage, AK, a son of Frank Calvin & Mary Glenna (Rasmussen) Wilkinson.
A graduate of Foothill High School in Bakersfield, CA, he went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1973 – 1975. He was of the Christian faith.
LaRue was employed as a cook on fishing vessels and cargo ships worldwide. He was active in Boy Scouts of America and was a member of the Seafarers International Union and the Atlantic-Gulf-Lakes and Inland Waters AFL-CIO.
He is survived by a daughter, Kari Lynn Wilkinson and her son Jaime of Chicago IL, a son, Adam Wilkinson (Katy) and their daughters Keyonna, Annalise, and Phoenix of McMinville, Oregon and a step-daughter Danielle Rodabaugh of Council Bluff, IA; LaRue is survived by his siblings Cherie Wilkinson Clark (Kelly) of Lake Stevens, WA., Robyn Faucher (Cliff) of Burnaby, BC., Lonnie Wilkinson (Sue) of Phoenix, AZ. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diane Michelle Atkisson.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in All Faiths Chapel at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Interment at a later date will be in Union Cemetery, Sedro-Woolley, WA. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the All Faiths Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward LaRue’s memorial tree to be planted at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Dear LaRue I miss you so much you were a part of my day I looked forward to the call and the talking sbout whats for dinner I am going to send you a special phone which connects eveywhere so we can chat and have coffee eveyday love Cherie
Dad…
I still can’t believe that your not here. I miss you so much. I am so very proud of the man you had become. And the fact that you are such an awesome chef. I miss picking up the phone and getting your advice on cooking something. I miss hearing your voice even if it was over the phone. I hope to at least become half the person that you are. You have achieved so much and now it’s time to rest. I know your guiding me while I raise your grandchild. And would you beileve it, now I get it when you always said I would get what’s coming to me when I have my own kids. Dad I know your in paradise now but I so need you here with me. Drink an extra cup of coffee for me, keep guiding me in the direction you think right. I love you forever and always…
Uncle LaRue, you have always had special place in my heart.The days we spent together I always cherished and now I have memories. Growing up I was so proud to say that I had an uncle who was a known chef and who traveled in exotic places. You are legend and honorable man to be proud of.
My day will come when I get to see you again in heaven, but for now give the family my love and enjoy making great foods.
Love you always and forever,
your niece Kim ♥
Uncle LaRue, you have always had a special place in my heart. Though your time as ended here on earth, I will forever cherish you and the memories we had together. You are a legend and an honorable man to be proud of.
I too would like to hold that truth with my own passions… so thank you for being you and teaching me your ways of life.
I miss you and will always love you forever,
your niece Kim ♥
I only met LaRue once. He greeted me with open arms as he welcomed me to the family. I wish we could have spent more time together. I know we would have been friends. Perhaps, someday, when we meet again.
LaRue, you loved the world and the world has loved you back. If we could all live like that happiness would be overflowing. Love from: Your Sister Robyn