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Vernon Acheson Obituary
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2009, at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett, Idaho. Interment with Military Honors followed in the Emmett Cemetery.
Vernon was born Jan. 13, 1926, at Palco, Kan. At the age of 10, he moved to Idaho with his family, and attended Emmett schools. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served during WWII.
On May 9, 1947, he married Ruth Chittenden and they lived in McCall for 40 years, where he owned and operated Acheson Motors with his brother, Paul. Vernon and Ruth retired to Nampa in 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Nampa; four daughters, Sherry (Larry) Gardner of Emmett, Sandra (Terry) Plummer of Hobe Sound, Fla., Sylvia Ross of Boise and Susette (Terry) Hoffpauir of McCall; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Margo and Paul; two sisters, Erma Ruth Willingham and Zola Clauson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
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Jason Gardner
August 10, 2009
Gramps, You will be greatly missed!!! Love, Jay & Lea
Marita (Howard) and Dwight Douglas
July 24, 2009
Dear Ruth and girls,
I was sorry to hear about Vernon's death. You've been in my thoughts and prayers. I've been thankful that your family had time together in January. What special memories for everyone! May you be aware of God's special presence!
Stephanie Eddy
July 24, 2009
Dear Acheson family,
May I offer my condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
I would like to let you know that The Idaho Statesman offers a free service to honor your loved one called “In Remembrance”. These short human interest profiles are written by an Idaho Statesman staffer and published on Sunday in the Local section. You can view previous profiles at www.idahostatesman.com/remembrance.
Candidates for the profiles, which are randomly chosen, feature a person from one of the local communities who has passed away in the past three months.
There are no qualifications, just the willingness of family and friends to share their memories about their loved one with the community. An informal photo may also run with the profile.
This is not an obituary but rather, a more personal reflection of each persons’ life and character, which may include quotes from a family members, friends or associates, as well as more detailed account of family relationships, special events, hobbies or personal experiences that helped shape that person's life and that of their family and community.
If you would be interested or would like more information, you may email Stephanie Eddy ([email protected]) or call 377-6481.
Jeff & Debbie, Madison & Acheson (Chase) Gardner
July 23, 2009
Were going to miss you Grandpa and (Great) Grandpa!
JoLinda Fridley
July 23, 2009
Ruth, Sherry, Suzette, Sandra and Sylvia,
You all have been in my heart and thoughts this whole week. I've been praying for you and know this is very hard. My heart aches thinking of all the memories of Vernon. All my life he's been my best friend's Grandpa. My Grandpa and Grandma were so close to them also, and thinking of all the trips they took, all the times at McCall camp, when they would be camped next to each other. Those are special memories. Love you all!
JoLinda Fridley
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