Jesse Carl Vance

Prineville on December 21, 2012. He was born June 20, 1918

to Rev. Raymond O. and Sally Vance in Proctor, North Carolina.

In 1939 he married Janet Queen in

Sylva, N.C. He served honorably in the

U.S. Navy during World War II in the Asiatic-

Pacific Theater as a Chief Petty Officer

stationed at Mine Assembly Base Navy

#128 in Hawaii. After discharge in 1946 he

settled in Sedro Woolley, Washington

where he worked as an electrician. He

moved to Prineville, Oregon in 1953 where

he owned and operated a service station

for several years before becoming a millwright

for a plywood plant in Redmond.

He was one of the original founders in

1958 of what is now known as The ArC of Central Oregon. In

2008 they honored him for 50 years of service. He was also

the Treasurer from 1984 to 2010. He may be best remembered

for his tireless efforts to the Opportunity Center in Redmond.

From the time it first opened, if something was needed and

he could get it or do it, he did. He organized and helped put

on their social events for years including picnics, BBQ’s and

dances. Failing health made him unable to attend any of

these events for the first time in 2011.

Carl was a devout spiritual man. He was a skilled plumber

and electrician having certification in both trades. He was

always available not only to his family but to others as well

to lend his expertise when needed. He loved the outdoors.

He was an avid camper, hunter and fisherman. He was a true

family man in every sense of the word. Always

quick with a smile. He will be

missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife

Janet; children Larry and Janna; and

daughter-in-law Lilian. He is survived by

his son Dick; daughter Connie and son-inlaw

Curt Hickman; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on

January 19 at the Prineville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers

please make a donation to either the ArC of Central Oregon

or the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon. A private

internment has already been held.