Dr. Wallace Vaughn Teuscher, 88, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born June 3, 1928 in Montpelier, ID to Wallace and Minerva Teuscher.
As a young man, Wally attended and graduated from Montpelier High School, then moved on to attend Idaho State College, where he received his Bachelor's degree.
Shortly thereafter, Wally joined the Army and honorably served for a period of 2 years.
Following his discharge, he moved to Oregon to attend Dental school at the University of Oregon. At a church activity, Wally met a young lady named Joan. They fell in love and later were married, in the Logan, Utah Temple.
After his graduation, Wally and Joan moved to Vancouver where he began his dental practice. He was involved in many dental organizations over the years and was the Charter President of the WA Academy of General Dentistry in 1976. He practiced dentistry for over 50 years, retiring at the age of 79.
Wally's spiritual life was very important to him. He was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was deeply involved in the church and church service, including being Stake President, Branch President, Bishop, and Stake Patriarch.
In addition to involvement in his church, Wally was also a dedicated member of the Lions Club for 49 years and served with the Boy Scouts from 1975-2005. During his involvement with the Lions, he held a number of positions, including President of the Fort Vancouver Chapter. He was recognized as Lion of the Year in 1988. While with the Boy Scouts, he served as Area Vice President for the Columbia Pacific Council 1988-1992.
When Wally wasn't busy with his work, community involvement, and his family, he enjoyed many hobbies including real estate, poetry, fishing, hunting, watching sports, traveling, and even piloting planes.
One of his greatest joys in life was being surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Wallace is survived by, his loving wife, Joan; children, Laurie (Richard) Dyer, Cynthia (Bradley) Alberts, Kristen (William) Clive, Vaughn (Caryn) Teuscher, Kimberly (Jason) Perrins and Allison (Derek) Vanderwood; sisters, Marilyn (the late Harold) Horrocks and Ruth (Gary) Thompson; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren with 5 on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Minerva; sisters, Carol Mattson, Shirley Ball, LuJean (Richard) Fry; and brothers, Lowell and Lothair Teuscher.
Viewing for Wally will take place Thurs., Sept. 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Vancouver Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held, 10:00 a.m., Fri., Sept. 2nd at the LDS 18th St. Chapel, 18300 NE 18th St., Vancouver. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.