Vernon (Age 84) passed away April 14, 2016. Vern was born Oct 22, 1931 in Chaffee, ND. He served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953 as an electrician aboard the USS Hobson. Soon after his discharge Vern moved to Spokane to live with his brother Ted and his family. Ted died in 1965 and about 8 years later Vern married Ted's widow Helen. Helen died in 1992. Vern was also preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ted, Fritz and John all of Spokane. He is survived by his sister Florence in Minnesota and stepson Frank Moldenhauer of Spokane. Vern worked at Kaiser Trentwood for over 40 years and before he retired he was working in the grounds maintenance department. Kaiser used to have a small farm with animals on the property and he took care of that as well. Vern enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing and had a few hives of bees. Vern was a quiet, honest and gentle man. He will be missed by family and his friends at his favorite hangouts, Otis Grill and Pryor's Restuarant. No services are planned at this time.