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- [S927] Obituary.
Virgil Richard Feist, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 80, on May 18, 2014, in Baker City, Ore. There will be a private family gathering to celebrate Virgil’s life at a later date.
Virgil was born April 17, 1934, in Hague, to Valentine and Stephina Feist. He was the oldest of six children.
Shortly after his discharge from the U.S. Army, he met and married the love of his life, Janice M. (Keller) Feist. Virgil and Janice moved from North Dakota to Seattle in 1962. They had eight children, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Virgil owned and operated multiple auctions throughout the Seattle/Everett, Wash., area. He was highly respected as an auctioneer for nearly 20 years. After retiring, Virgil and Janice moved to Anatone, Wash., where they lived happily for 25 years.
Virgil enjoyed cooking and spending time with all of his family and friends. He loved the outdoors, playing poker and watching sports. Due to his failing health, Virgil and Janice relocated to Baker City in 2013.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Heart ’N’ Home Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC through Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Baker City, Ore. 97814.
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