Vernon Allan Foss was born May 7, 1923, and went to be with his Lord on a beautiful Sunday morning, March 25, 2012 at 88 years old. Vernon is survived by his wife Sylvia of 66 years; daughter Sharlene Cooper and husband Jack; daughter Cara Foss; son Jerry and wife Joyce; and son Jim and wife Diane. He was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vernon and his family moved to Kennewick in 1963 where he was employed as a cement finisher. He worked on numerous Dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers and on the construction at the Hanford Project. He later became Business Agent for the Cement Masons until his retirement in 1985. His greatest joy during retirement was growing and sharing his tomatoes with family and friends and became known as "The Tomato Man" A Celebration of Vernon's life will be held on Saturday, March 31st, at 11:00 a.m., at Community Bible Church, 5807 W. Umatilla Avenue, Kennewick. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hospice at The Chaplaincy, 1480 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352.