Vern was born on March 30, 1957 in McLaughlin, South Dakota to Leonard and Anna Farstad. He attended Selfridge High School. Vern worked at Leonard’s Milk Hauling as a Milk Truck driver. He met the love of his life, Geralyn, in Bismarck, North Dakota and moved to Mesa, Arizona. Vern and Geralyn were married on February 23, 2002. After moving to Arizona Laverne began working for Banner Health as an EVS Technician. Laverne enjoyed listening to music and dancing with his wife. He loved his family. He said one of the greatest joys in his life was being a dad and a grandfather.
Vern is survived by wife Geralyn Farstad, mom Anna Farstad-Mesa, AZ, sons John and Justin Farstad, and daughter Jenna Farstad-Brookings, SD, Sister Valerie Vigil-Mesa, AZ and brother Eugene Farstad-Bismarck, ND. He is preceded in death by daughter Susan Farstad, dad Leonard Farstad, and his favorite feline companion Oreo.
A celebration of life for family and close friends is scheduled for December 17, 2022.