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Vernon Downs Obituary

Downs, Vernon Le Gro A native Santa Rosan passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at the age of 91. Most of Vernon's life was spent at the family home in Santa Rosa that was purchased by his grandfather in 1888. Vernon had many hobbies. He was an avid rock hound, published poet and artist. Vernon was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater, and was a graduate of U.C. Berkeley. Vernon is survived by his sister, Dorothy D. King of Santa Rosa; nieces, Sharon K. King of Rio Linda, CA, Carolyn Wofford of Starkville, MS, Judy Little of Murray, UT, Julia Aikins of Laguna Hills, CA; nephews Robert J. King Jr. of Stan-ton, CA, Gene Luttrell of Rohnert Park, CA, Richard Luttrell of Guerneville, CA. Funeral Services will be held privately. EGGEN & LANCE MORTUARY 1540 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 FD-240 545-3747

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Published by Press Democrat from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2005.

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