Vernon Gettys Obituary

Vernon C. Gettys

Vernon C. Gettys, 59, died in the hospital, surrounded by loving family and friends Saturday morning, December 24, 2011. Memorial service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 7, 2012 at St. Peters Episcopal Church of San Pedro, CA. Vern was born January 7, 1952, in Atwood, Nebraska to Thomas Gettys and Phyllis Chessmore. Vern had a passion for life, spending free time cannoning, scuba diving, hiking, and his favourite volleyball, which he won a bronze medal at the 2009 US National Senior Olympics. He joined the Marines Corps in 1969 serving as an MP. Later he graduated from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1983. The last eighteen years Vern was the CEO for Health View Inc. Vern guided the company through the difficult times affecting the healthcare industry and was instrumental in expanding services. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Survivors: He was the father to his daughters, Lyssa Butler Gettys and Jacqueline Cruz Gettys, brother to Tarey Gettys and Rod Gettys. Please sign the guestbook
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Published by Daily Breeze on Jan. 6, 2012.
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I just found out from a friend who told me he passed away. The last time i spoke with him was latter part of 2011 around September talking about old times at Harbor View House. My mother taught him when he first completed his schooling. She was the Director of Nursing and i was her Assistant Director of Nursing and had many years of fun and learning till her passing in 1999. I loved him and will truely miss him. So sad to hear. Love, June H.

June Haynes

May 31, 2012

Your vision helped my parents spend their latter years together in a loving, caring environment. May God's blessing comfort your family in their grief.

Blakley Family

January 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

MAES FAMILY

January 7, 2012

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