West Coast Findings

12/04/2022

Tonight is the memorial celebration for our dear John Vesowate (link in bio for details). For those attending the memorial, or who wish to attend but did not RSVP, **we are completely maxed out for room capacity at our venue.** Please consider joining later in the evening (at or after 8:30), which should allow the first wave of attendees to depart. There is no set program, and food and drink will be replenished throughout the event, so you won’t miss anything. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

If anyone is unable to attend due to the weather or illness, we appreciate you keeping yourself and others safe by staying home. We know you are with us in spirit to honor John.

11/26/2022

Join us in one week for the memorial celebration for West Coast Findings' beloved proprietor, John Vesowate. On Sunday, December 4 from 7-10:00PM, we are hosting an informal gathering at the Kennedy School in NE Portland to honor our friend, colleague and mentor. We will share stories and photos and toast the great man. Come for all of part of the evening. All who loved John are welcome to attend.
To RSVP, please go to the eVite at http://evite.me/JXcm3VUJFE
You'll also find the link to the GoFundMe to cover the costs of the memorial and putting the business to bed in the eVite. Please consider contributing what you can, regardless of whether or not you will be able to attend the event.

11/21/2022

So many of you have asked for the opportunity to shop one last time (and I know it is what John would want), I am taking a week of vacation from work to open West Coast Findings for five days in December BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you would like to receive the link to schedule an appointment online, please fill out the form located here: https://forms.gle/TTqC8osEnV9VpUtu5
I will be mailing the link to the scheduling site later this week.

A few requirements for shopping (please read carefully before filling out the form):
1. Appointments are only open to EXISTING CUSTOMERS planning to spend $500 or more during the visit. If you are new to WCF or are looking for a handful of silver findings, a few burs or rubber wheels, etc., this opportunity is not for you.
2. Inventory will be sold at regular prices, with any profit going to support John's widow, Jan. We appreciate you not requesting discounts.
3. This opportunity is only open to customers in good standing. If you owe a balance on your account, you will not be permitted to shop.
4. We will only be accepting cash or credit card sales (cash is strongly preferred) - no checks please.
Thank you.
Kristin

If you were an existing customer of West Coast Findings and would like the opportunity to buy out any of the remaining inventory, please complete and submit this form. Please note, only customers with no outstanding balance will be allowed to purchase.

11/20/2022

As we prepare to share our gratitude, surrounded by loved ones in the week ahead, we are reaching out to invite you to show your appreciation for the late, great John Vesowate by contributing to his memorial fund. The funds will be used to offset costs of his memorial celebration, with any overage being applied to the dissolution of the business in support of his widow. Contributions of any amount are welcome. Please donate and share at the link below, and Happy Thanksgiving.
https://gofund.me/62663cd7

11/12/2022

Please join us for an evening of sharing stories and appreciation for our beloved colleague, mentor and friend. RSVP and details through the link below. Hope to see you there.

You're invited to John's Memorial Celebration - Click here to RSVP

11/01/2022

Hi Everyone. The planning for John's memorial celebration is underway, and we have started a GoFundMe campaign to help offset the costs. Please consider contributing if you can, and please share to spread the word. Thank you.

On October 12, we lost our beloved friend, esteemed mentor, supporter of so many of our s… Kristin Shiga needs your support for John Vesowate's Memorial Fund

10/22/2022

https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/john-vesowate-obituary?id=36875265&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta

View John Kent Vesowate's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

10/17/2022

10/17/2022

We know the word has already spread to many - thanks for your patience as we tackle the impossible task of navigating the world without John in it. Be kind to each other, folks. You just never know how much time you have with the people who mean so much to you...

10/12/2022

Thank you for refraining from commenting for the time being, friends.