Verna Lorena McCartee Pascal Vocke, born May 18, 1926 in Utica, Kansas and died on June 9, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy McCartee and Goldie Evans McCartee Chenoweth of Gove, Kansas, her first husband Major Andre Pascal and her second husband, Master Sargent Joseph Vocke.
She is survived by her children, Neal Pascal, (Linda) and Cherie Pascal Bartoskewitz, (Dennis); grandchildren, Brandon Bartoskewitz, (Ashley), Jennifer Pascal, Brittany Bartoskewitz and Tiffany Pascal.
Verna grew up on a farm in Kansas. She took first place in many spelling Bees throughout her school years. Her mother was a school teacher, home maker, seamstress and farmer. Her father served in World War I and was a horse farrier and farmer. After graduating from high school, she moved to Denver, to attend business school. Denver is where she met and married Lieutenant Andre Pascal. The wedding ceremony took place under the military swords.
They were stationed in many bases all over Europe over the years. Verna worked as a paralegal on several bases and made a career of it when Andre was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. She worked over 35 years and retired at Ft. Sam Houston in the Judge Advocates Office as a well-known and respected paralegal.
San Antonio Texas is where she made her home for 40 years. Verna was a diehard San Antonio Spurs fan, watching every game. Throughout her adult life, Verna traveled the world extensively. China, Russia, Europe, Greece, Alaska Hawaii and throughout the U.S. The Swiss Alps and Alaska being her favorites. Verna was an amazing and competitive card player, hosting bridge and other card games regularly. She also played the piano beautifully. Some of her hobbies included gardening, sewing, crocheting, knitting and her favorite being shopping and decorating. She had a love for pets as well. Having many cats and dogs in her lifetime, some she took in after they were abandoned. Verna enjoyed raising her dear children and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored and cherished. Verna will be deeply missed by all.
The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, beginning at 11 a.m. followed by the graveside service and interment at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to breast cancer research at www.breastcancer.org or to Menieres Disease Research at www.menieresresearch.org.au
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Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Tx. 78218, 210-828-2811.