Vera F. McPherson

    MCPHERSON, Vera F., 80, PRESQUE ISLE, August 6, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

    PRESQUE ISLE – Vera F. McPherson, 80, wife of the late Robert D. McPherson, died August 6, 2010, at a local hospital. She was born October 1, 1929, in Monticello, the daughter of William and Catherine (Morrison) Bishop.
    She was a member of Grant Memorial United Methodist Church in Presque Isle. Vera and her husband Bob owned and operated Country Club Farms for many years. She was a member of Lunar Chapter # 126 OES and the Presque Isle Country Club. Vera enjoyed spending time at her camp on Portage Lake, attending Shrine functions with her husband, traveling, gardening, golfing, knitting, dancing and spending time with her family. Vera especially enjoyed playing bridge with her “bridge ladies”.
    She is survived by a son and his wife, Ronald E. and Christine McPherson of  Presque Isle; daughters and their husbands, Daphine and Steven Michaud of Presque Isle, and Donna and Gregory Loutsios of Chatsworth, Calif; grandchildren, Missy, Anna, Caitlin, Alicia, Mindy and Robbie; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Brittany, Raeanna and Karleigh; a brother, Irvine “Cut” Foster of Florida; a sister, Nancy Foster of Portland; special friends, Thaxter and Betty Ryder of Presque Isle; and several nieces and nephews.
    Vera was predeceased by a grandson, Jack Loutsios.
    A memorial service was held 3 p.m., Monday, August 9, at the Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, 79 Fleetwood St., Presque Isle, with Pastor Ron Chaffee officiating. Relatives and friends called at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery. Those who wish, may make donations in her memory to the Shriners Hospital, P.O. Box 735, Bangor ME 04401.  Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home in Presque Isle. Online condolences may be made at www.duncan-graves.com.