Stewart G Vernon

Stewart Graham Vernon passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 after a long, and fulfilling life. Born to Frank and Sadie of Wanship, Utah on April 4th, 1929, he is survived by his wife of 67 years, Connie Checketts Vernon, his sons Kevin (Linda) and Kelly (Rubylynn), brother Louie Vernon, and sister Merlene Juluson. Stewart is also survived by his grandchildren; Andrew Vernon(Sara-Katherine, Micha, Sydney, Josh, Tyler), Heather Jensen (Adam- Stuart, Amelia), Summer Gunn (Spencer-Jorryn, Evelynn, Quentin, Parker), Amber McFall (Kyle- Luke, Sadie, Jay, Skyler), Holly Vernon-Gordon (Holly-Ivy), Angel Christensen (Clifford), and Crystal Skeen (Samuel), and 16 great-grandchildren with two on the way. He was preceded in death by his Parents Frank and Sadie, and his older brothers Reed and Art and sister Ona Myrtle.

Stewart was born April 4th, 1929, in Wanship, UT as the 5th child of Frank and Sadie Vernon. He attended North Summit High School and graduated in 1947. After high school, he attended Utah State Agricultural college, and then transferred to LDS Business College, where he met his beloved Connie. They were sealed and married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 4th, 1951— Stewart’s 22nd birthday. In 1960, Stewart and Connie moved into their home in East Millcreek, where they raised their two sons, and were faithful members of the East Millcreek 9th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stewart retired from his career as the Chief Bank Examiner of the State of Utah in May of 1993 and spent the rest of his life making sure his family knew he loved them with all his heart, and strength. He loved to go camping with his family, and when campsites got scarce in 1973 he and his wife purchased 10 acres of property in Hardware Park Mountain Estates where they had a cabin built, since then have purchased 20 more of those beautiful mountain acres.

He spent the last several years of his life taking care of, and doting on his beloved Connie. He considered a moment wasted when it was not spent with his bride. He will be missed.

Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 13th at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint chapel at 3750 S Hillside Ln, in Millcreek. Viewing to be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary (3401 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake) on Friday Oct 12th 6-8 pm; Also at the church building 10 am prior to services. Internment at Wasatch Lawns. The grave will be dedicated by his son, Kelly Dee Vernon

The family would like to give a special thanks to Signature Hospice Care.