Vernon C. Washburn, Jr.
September 30, 1934 - November 30, 2015
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Vernon C. Washburn, Jr., age 81, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Sept. 30, 1934, in Fremont, Mo., the son of Vernon Sr. and Dora (Berry) Washburn. He married Carol Elaine Rogers on Sept. 20, 1954, in Van Buren, Mo. Vernon was a longtime active member of Calvary Gospel Church in Madison, and the most important thing to him was his relationship with Jesus Christ. He also loved open road truck driving, driving cars and making clocks. Vernon is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Janice (Bob) Trumbo, Julie (Chuck) Ockerman, Jeffrey Washburn, Joyce (Jesse) Parizo, Janine Vyse and Jonathan Washburn; grandchildren, Angela (Jon) Doss, Amanda (Andrew) Rash, Adrienne (Steven) Niemi, Kristi (Patrick) Rose, Dustin Smith, Danielle Ockerman, Joshua Washburn, Derek (Ashley) Grant, Emily Grant, Ashley Grant, Nicholas Vyse, Katelyn Vyse, Brandon Washburn, Kayla Hendrickson, Cody Washburn, Kristin Washburn and Emma Washburn; six great-grandchildren; and his brother, Timothy (Mary) Washburn. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, James Stephen Grant; and his brother, Billy Joe Washburn. A memorial service will be held at CALVARY GOSPEL CHURCH, 5301 Commercial Ave., Madison, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, with Pastor Roy Grant presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St.
(608)873-4590
Events
Memorial Gathering
Sat Dec 5, 2015 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Calvary Gospel Church (Madison) • 5301 Commerical Avenue, Madison, WI null
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Joyce Parizo
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Jan Reger
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My favorite memory of Vern is many years ago when he was driving the church bus. We were coming back to church after dropping off the last kid and turning the corner off Broadway on to Monona Dr. John Grant was sitting in the back of the bus and hollars "a tire is rolling down the street". As the bus starts to lean to the right Vern says "I think that is our tire". Sure enough our bus had lost a wheel. I was so glad Vern was driving that day. He took it all in stride and safely got the bus off to the side of the road. So many times over the years we laughed about him driving the wheels off the bus. He was a good guy and we will miss you Vern.
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Scott Hamilton
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Vern's family members. Peace be with you all during this time. Scott and Lisa Hamilton
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Heather Rockwell
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Carol and Family, I am so sorry for your loss for wonderful man. I really enjoyed my time with Vern and Carol as they would visit Klockit on a regular basis. I will forever cherish my lab clock that Vern had made for me. Seeing Vern's love for Carol was a beautiful thing. He will be missed. He is with the Lord and watching over his family. May the next couple of days you find comfort and support. Sincerely, Heather Rockwell