C. Everne "Vern" Wartman

C. Everne "Vern" Wartman 1936-2009 Charles Everne "Vern" Wartman, a lifelong resident of the Boise/Meridian area died Sept. 27, 2009 following a brief but courageous battle with brain cancer. His death mirrored his life, within his faith in God and his strong connection with family. Vern was born on Sept. 29, 1936 to Charles Guy and Dorothy M. Sutton Wartman. He lived his life and raised his family on the same property his grandparents homesteaded and raised their four boys. His children were raised learning the values of hard work, responsibility, commitment, Christian love, and family on this very same land. Vern attended Cole Elementary, South Junior High, and graduated from Boise High school in 1954. Following high school, Vern chose to forgo a professional baseball career and a scholarship to Idaho State University to enter the work force as a heavy equipment operator. Vern married Lillian Hope in 1957 and raised their four children together until 1976. At work, he followed the heavy construction trade through 1963, when he was hired on at the Idaho Power Company. He worked at Idaho Power in a variety of operational and managerial roles. "Hoss," as he was known at the company, was responsible for designing and building several tools and electric line devices that are still in use today. He retired with 32 years of service in 1995. Vern did not reserve his talents for only his vocation; he was an avid metal worker, artist, machinist, mechanic, and inventor. He used these skills for fun as a hobby; but also lent them to friends and family in a variety of helpful ways. Vern was very active early in his children's school PTA efforts, Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, church camps, and athletic endeavors; and was always involved in friends' and families' projects as his family grew. He was active in the motor racing scene, adding his knowledge and support to his son's and others' racing endeavors. As farming of the original homestead became prohibitive due to surrounding development and irrigation restrictions; the property was sold, subdivided, and developed. Vern and his wife Mary Ann kept a small piece of the homestead where the original farm house had once stood, to build their own home. The remaining development was named "Charleston Place" in honor of Vern's grandfather and the four consecutive generations to bear the "Charles" forename. Vern is survived by his wife of 21 years and best friend Mary Ann, brother Eugene (wife Pat) from Emmett, son Kevin Everne (Rolene), son Kirk Charles (Susan), daughter Kristin J. Ferguson (Steve), all from Boise and son Kraig Steven (Ann) from Kuna. He also has two stepchildren Janna Lufkin (Kent) and Daniel Anduiza who survive him. Vern also leaves seven grandchildren; Krystal (Jason), Kyler (Angelica), Kourtney, Kayla, Korban, Kameron, and Aubree, as well as two step-grandchildren Kate and Nate to carry on his legacy. He also has several nieces and nephews. There will be no formal funeral or graveside services, but the family is holding a celebration of Vern's life at The Hey Barn Events Center, 9107 W. McMillan Road Nampa, ID, on Friday Oct. 2, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone that Vern's life touched is invited to come and participate in this event. Log on to http://heybarneventcenter.com/directions_4.html for a map and/or directions. Donations can be made in Vern's name to the Boise Rescue Mission, Meals on Wheels or a charity of your choice. Please no flowers. Condolences for the family may be submitted online at www.CloverdaleFuneralHome.com.