Vernon grew up in Cimarron and on June 3, 1951 he married Emma Fay Shepard at the First Christian Church in Cimarron. Vernon began his career with the City of Cimarron as a part-time night cop and dog catcher. He later trained as a lineman for the city, worked briefly for the United Telephone Association, then returning to the City of Cimarron serving as the City Clerk, then taking the position as the City Superintendent for many years until he retired.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Cimarron servicng as a Deacon and Elder. He was involved in Christian Men's Fellowship and in his younger years, he participated in a local calf roping club.
Vernon was a 60 year member of Eastern Star #97 and a 60 year member of The Masonic Lodge #413.
Vernon had a tremendous love for farming, raising hogs, sheep and cattle but was partial to horses. He had many pets throughout his lifetime but anyone who knew him best knew his favorite companion was his dog Jack. Jack is not a show dog but his grin and wiry hair could melt your heart.
Vernon is survived by his son, Dr. Mike Hanna and wife Jennifer of Leigh, Nebraska; two daughters, Rebecca (Joel) Daniels and Lynette (Brian) Owens of Cimarron; 10 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Emma; parents, and infant son, Vernon Owen Hanna.
Funeral was held at the Cimarron First Christian Church on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Johnson presiding. Memorials to the Cimarron First Christian Church in care of Swaim Funeral Home.
Vernon grew up in Cimarron and on June 3, 1951 he married Emma Fay Shepard at the First Christian Church in Cimarron. Vernon began his career with the City of Cimarron as a part-time night cop and dog catcher. He later trained as a lineman for the city, worked briefly for the United Telephone Association, then returning to the City of Cimarron serving as the City Clerk, then taking the position as the City Superintendent for many years until he retired.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Cimarron servicng as a Deacon and Elder. He was involved in Christian Men's Fellowship and in his younger years, he participated in a local calf roping club.
Vernon was a 60 year member of Eastern Star #97 and a 60 year member of The Masonic Lodge #413.
Vernon had a tremendous love for farming, raising hogs, sheep and cattle but was partial to horses. He had many pets throughout his lifetime but anyone who knew him best knew his favorite companion was his dog Jack. Jack is not a show dog but his grin and wiry hair could melt your heart.
Vernon is survived by his son, Dr. Mike Hanna and wife Jennifer of Leigh, Nebraska; two daughters, Rebecca (Joel) Daniels and Lynette (Brian) Owens of Cimarron; 10 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Emma; parents, and infant son, Vernon Owen Hanna.
Funeral was held at the Cimarron First Christian Church on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Johnson presiding. Memorials to the Cimarron First Christian Church in care of Swaim Funeral Home.
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