Vernon Vern Franklin Fowler

Colonel Vern Fowler passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2016. He served 27 years in the United States Air Force and served in the Viet-Nam campaign. Vern earned many accolades during his service and retired in 1988 when he and his wife, Danetta, moved to Oak Harbor WA. During his retirement he was very active in his community serving the Retired Officers Association, The Yacht Club, The Country Club and Friends of the Library organization.

Vern was an avid traveler, fisherman and loved serving his country. The Flushing, New York native is the son of Hal & Marion Fowler. He is preceded in death by his son, Ted Fowler (2008). Vern is survived by his lovely wife of 36 years, Danetta Fowler, son Guy Fowler (Karen) of Oakdale, California, son Bob Lucas of Ventura, California, daughter Sandi Turk (Mike) of Cross Roads, Texas, brothers Colonel John Fowler of Merced, California and Colonel William Fowler of Oak Harbor, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family suggests donations in Vern’s honor be made to Whidbey Health Hospice.

Funeral Service were held Thursday, July 21 at 10:00 am.

Arrangements under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor, WA.