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Vernon Green Obituary
Stockton, CA
Vernon R. Green "Vern"
July 1, 1945 - April 22, 2010
Vernon R. Green "Vern", 64, passed away April 22, 2010 after a brief illness at
UC Davis Medical
Center, in Sacramento, California.
Vern was born in McMinnville, Oregon on July 1, 1945 to William and Violet Green. Vern moved to Stockton in 1972 after serving in the US Army in Vietnam.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents, William and Violet, his son Johnny, brothers Howard and Kenneth, and his sister Virginia.
Vern leaves behind his wife Kay Green, children Audrey(Terry),
Michelle (Benjamin), Joan
(Thomas) and Todd. Vern was a devoted and much loved grandfather to Katelynn, Trenton, Daniel (Edda), Shannon, Regina,
Anthony, Cassidy, James and great-grandfather to Alexis,
Amanda, Daniel and Brooke. Brothers and sisters, Gary (Flavia) of West Virginia, Norma, and Lois (Norm) of California. Vern was a special uncle and mentor to numerous nieces, nephews and life-long friends, he will be greatly missed by all.
After eighteen years with Pacific Bell, Vern founded Green Electric Company in 1976. He was known to many in Stockton through his business relationships. Vern believed in giving individuals chances at success, many in the electrical trade got their start at Green Electric. Vern was deeply proud of the business's successes and truly enjoyed the challenge of his life's work.
Vern had a truly amazing mind, he loved literature, along with his roses, hockey, football and his yard. Vern was happiest on Sunday afternoons exploring the Sierra Nevada in his truck or ATVing in the back country on logging roads. He never tired of the beauty of the mountains and the history that surrounded them. His knowledge of the development of Sierra railroads and now gone communities will be missed by all of his family. His children and grandchildren were blessed by his willingness to share his passion of the outdoors. Finishing off a perfect day for Vern was dinner in one of many high country restaurants.
Vern greatly loved his family and was deeply loyal to his friends, his passing leaves a great hole in all of our hearts.
Friends and family are invited to attend Visitation on Wednesday, April 28th from 4-8 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way (near Beckman Rd) in Lodi. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2010 in the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane, Lodi, with graveside services immediately following. A celebration of life will be held after the funeral services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vernon Green
Ron Coale
April 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Vern Green: Please accept my sympathy and condolences on the loss of a very kind and good man. Please know how sorry I was to learn of his passing. Vern was that type of individual you just enjoyed being with, one whom you instantly liked and one whom will be greatly missed. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sophia McCall
April 28, 2010
On April 22, 2010 the world lost a great man. He was my boss but most important he was dear friend and even at times like a father figure to me. He was a great business man and taught me a lot about the business and I appreciate that. I was lucky enough to know some of his family (Great People) as he talked about them a lot. He loved them so much and would do anything for them as he would for his friends too. He was a very giving man. Vern I will miss you in the office with us and you will always be in my thoughts.
You’re Friend,
Sophia McCall
Rachel Ayala
April 28, 2010
Kay I am so sorry for your lost. Vern was a great man. I really respect him and will always admire him. He was not only a boss but a father to all of us here at "Green Electric". I always did tell him we were the misfit family here at work. He was a very intelligent man and took the time to help you everyone.
April 28, 2010
Condolences from all of us here at Dick Stepken, Realtor, Inc.
Febe Weaver
April 27, 2010
Kay, My deepest sympathy on the loss of Vern. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tena
April 27, 2010
Today and always, may treasure memories of Vern bring you strength, comfort,and peace. Someone so special, will never be forgotten....
With deepest sympathy,
Paul and Cyndi Green
April 27, 2010
Uncle Vern, you were a great uncle, even sometimes when you didn't need to be. You never gave up on me. You taught me a trade, and you also taught me to be a man to the best of your ability, at a time when I really needed an elder male figure in my life. I will always miss you and love you and you will always be in my heart and prayers. As well as my Mom's, Little Paul's and Alicia's, Justin, Kayla, Barbara, Clorica, David's and family. Always in our hearts,
Paul Green and Cyndi
Phil Holmes
April 27, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Vern's passing........I knew Vern when he worked for the telephone company and left to start his business......I even worked for him for a short while after I retired.........thru the years we lost touch but I will never forget him for the friend he was to me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mike Kirk
April 26, 2010
I was shocked to hear of Vern's passing. He was like an Uncle to me, literally, since his brother Howard was my step-father. He will missed dearly! Please accept my sincere condolences! Mike, Lori and the 4-C's
Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home
April 26, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Darrel Rogers
April 25, 2010
To Vern,
A great man who has taught me alot. When I did not understand you would take the time to teach me..for that I would like to express my gratitude to you-Thank You Vern. Your wisdom about life will be greatly missed. You were my boss but also you were my friend. When I am working I will always have you in the back of my head and I will think of you often.
To Kay&Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you our deepest condolences. Darrel,Ann&Family
April 25, 2010
YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH MY FRIEND,
DoughBoy (Alex Ortega)
April 25, 2010
VERN WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND, AND WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH BY US.
JERRY PINKEY JACK
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