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1931
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2016
Vern Gosney Obituary
Aug 30, 1931 - Dec 21, 2015
Green Valley
A child of the Great Depression, Vern was born the youngest of eleven in Seminole, OK.
At the beginning of WWII Vern came with his family to Richmond where he graduated from Richmond Union High School in 1949. Soon thereafter Vern began his 66-year career with the Steamfitters Local 342 where he flourished as a top hand and a highly sought out Senior General Foreman on numerous projects in the area's petrochemical complexes.
Vern served Local 342 as a delegate to numerous state and national conventions, as a member of their Executive Board, Treasurer and for 21 years on their Board of Trust.
For more than 50 years he was married to the love of his life, Eldrith.
Predeceased by his brothers Bennie, Gene and Warren Dean, the Gosney boys are back together. Joining them are his lifelong friends Jobie Collins and Orville 'Red' Griffin.
Family was everything to Vern. His children Vernon, Don, Bev and Debbie, his grandchildren Rocky and Dena, his five great grandchildren and his sister-in-law and friend Claire Ward have all been blessed having been a part of Vern's life.
Vern's very close friend Jerry Neil Paul partnered with Vern for the past 25 years as they sought redress for coworkers who had been exposed to asbestos.
The world is a better place for having Vern a part of it and those that knew him share a common loss.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 PM on Friday Jan 8.
Rockville Cemetery
4219 Suisun Valley Road
Fairfield ~ (707) 864-2421
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Sonja Williams
January 7, 2016
It's hard to say goodbye to my dear uncle who was also my friend and was like a big brother to me when we were young. Vern was my Godsend at the time of my father's illness and subsequent passing for which I could never say thank you enough. I love my uncle and will miss him greatly.
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Allen Hale
January 5, 2016
Eldrith, Don, and Bev: I learned today of Vern's death. I wish to convey my condolences for your loss. I would also like to express to you and the rest of the family, my respect and admiration for Vern. He was highly respected for both his words and deeds. I remember fondly our days together at Chevron Refinery in Richmond and the Union Oil Refinery and it subsequent reincarnations in Rodeo. Vern was always a beacon of professionalism. More than just being a construction team member on several projects, I remember Vern's support and friendship to me during a difficult time in my life. He will be missed but not forgotten.
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