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YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BEVERLY ZON BERNSTEIN WITH ALL MY LOVE, BEVERLY
BEVERLY BERNSTEIN
December 28, 2024 | Work


Chicago, Illinois
1924 - 2015
Schwartz, Vernon Ray Was 90 years old when he passed on December 28, 2014. He was born on November 10, 1924 in Freeman, S.D., lived and worked in Chicago and Suburban areas the rest of his life. Graduated from DePaul University with a B.A. and an M.A. in Fine Arts. Theatre director of over 100...
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BEVERLY BERNSTEIN
December 28, 2024 | Work
From: Laurel Pye. I came across vernon's name and signature in my deceased mother's (Ardis Thompson Pye, Pa) art book from univ of Chicago 1941-1942. I recognized his name from her phone list as a dear art friend she wrote to and talked to in her final yrs. also knew he had painting of hers he cherished. As an artist myself I'm sure I would have found Vernon to be an exceptional person and artist had we met. Hope his art and legacy inspire you as much as my mother's art and life continue to...
December 26, 2017
Thanks for giving me my start in professional theatre, Vernon Schwartz. Vernon cast me in "Send Me No Flowers" with Bob Crane and "The Desk Set" with Shirley Booth. Terrific, informative & kind director who made it possible for me to succeed as a working actor for around 50 years. RIP, talented man!
Rick Plastina
May 28, 2017 | Chicago, IL | Coworker
I never personally met vernon Schwartz but Im sad to hear of his passing. I have only recently come to hear of the news consequently by sorting out my emails.
I reached out to Vernon in 2007 when i was 16, at school in England, searching google for any set designers that could help in my school project. From that moment on, Vernon helped me shape my future and motivate me to pursue a career in theatre. He would send me materials, books, and letters about personal designs and projects...
Emily Morement
April 01, 2016 | Rotherham, England
"Vernon was a beautiful actor who moved like a snake. I learned by just watching him perform.-Ed Asner
Shirley Pena
November 08, 2015 | Porterville, CA
maybe will meet in the next life. dear sweet Vernon. Beverly zon Bernstein
October 03, 2015
The Man,The Myth,The Legend...But Mostly a wonderfully good friend and mentor! Whether audience or actor, through your direction, they BELLIEVED! Til we meet again.....
David Hayes
July 21, 2015 | Rocky Ford, GA
Dear Karen, Keith and Kim:
Vernon was my first director when I was 10 years old. He taught me how to be an actress and an artist. I'm still working in theatre thanks to him.
Sincerely,
Iris Lieberman
June 05, 2015

Karen Finney
March 25, 2015