Vernon was the 5th of 9 children, 6 boys and 3 girls. He attended Bonneville High School and excelled in athletics, primarily in basketball. Vernon served in the Central States Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon his return, Vernon played basketball for Ricks College in Rexburg. After a short time in the National Guard, he met and married Norma Jean Johnson in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 25, 1960. Together they raised 7 sons. Vernon found joy in working hard; trucking was his biggest passion, along with farming, and owning and operating Holiday Motor Coach for 20 years. He loved life, people, and was very generous. He would give you the shirt off his back and his last dollar. Survivors beside Norma included: sons JR (Jill), Jeff (Annette), Jim (Dez), Brad (Dina), Kevin (Michele), Jon (Jill), Brian (Jasmine), 11 grandsons, 15 granddaughters, and 11 great grandchildren; proceeded by three brothers, a sister, and two granddaughters. Funeral services held Monday, March 8th at Shelley 1st ward chapel
Vernon was the 5th of 9 children, 6 boys and 3 girls. He attended Bonneville High School and excelled in athletics, primarily in basketball. Vernon served in the Central States Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon his return, Vernon played basketball for Ricks College in Rexburg. After a short time in the National Guard, he met and married Norma Jean Johnson in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 25, 1960. Together they raised 7 sons. Vernon found joy in working hard; trucking was his biggest passion, along with farming, and owning and operating Holiday Motor Coach for 20 years. He loved life, people, and was very generous. He would give you the shirt off his back and his last dollar. Survivors beside Norma included: sons JR (Jill), Jeff (Annette), Jim (Dez), Brad (Dina), Kevin (Michele), Jon (Jill), Brian (Jasmine), 11 grandsons, 15 granddaughters, and 11 great grandchildren; proceeded by three brothers, a sister, and two granddaughters. Funeral services held Monday, March 8th at Shelley 1st ward chapel
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