Vernon Leroy Wynn, died on January 29, 1994 at the age of 59 in Eugene, Oregon due to complications from a metastasized brain tumor. Vernon was born to Gailand and Viola "Fern" (Miles) Wynn on February 25, 1934 in Aiken, Minnesota.
He was raised on a homestead outside of Crosby, MN along with seven sisters and five brothers. During childhood, he was stricken with Rheumatic fever during which time he was forced to withdraw from school and remained bedridden for nearly a year. After his recovery, he became a member and active participant in the Future Farmers of America and served as President of the local chapter for one year. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1954.
Following high school, Vernon traveled to Port Angeles, WA at the invitation of his sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Jerry James. There he found employment with the Fiber Board Products Company, working with an automatic paper producing machine, removing, bundling, and stacking the finished product. His job also included inspecting the items for defective work and trucking the products to storage. After a year with the company, he enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1955, completing training variously in Norman, OK, Memphis, TN, and San Diego, CA.
Vernon met his future wife, Judith Ann "Judy" Knight, while he was visiting Eugene, OR on leave from the United States Navy. They were married on January 10, 1958 in a small private ceremony at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene, officiated by the Reverend Leo M. Thornton.
Judy joined Vernon at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state, where they were billeted in married enlisted quarters. They later moved to California when Vernon was assigned to Naval Air Station Miramar, as an aviation electronics technician; and to the U.S.S. Hancock aircraft carrier, the ship based out of San Diego, CA. Their residence was located at 766 West 17th Avenue in Escondido, CA. Due to his assignment on-board the ship and deployment schedule at sea, Vernon was away from Judy for sometimes weeks or months at a time.
Vernon worried about Judy's health during this time as she suffered from medical issues and also miscarried during pregnancy in the early part of their marriage. Their baby daughter, Melody Ann, was born on November 20, 1960 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, CA. Unfortunately, the birth was difficult due to Neonatal Encephalopathy, caused by the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck of the infant. This caused a severe lack of oxygen from which Melody was unable to recover. She lived about four hours before succumbing to her injuries. Vernon and his wife accompanied Melody as she was brought to Eugene, OR, where she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park on November 25, 1960. The Reverend Vance H. Webster, senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Eugene, OR, officiated the graveside service.
After the death of their daughter, Judy suffered from severe postpartum depression. Vernon, believing that his deployments were a contributing factor to his wife's condition, requested an early discharge from the U.S. Navy. It was denied. He then appealed to the U.S. Senator of his home state, Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. The Senator successfully intervened and was able to facilitate Vernon's discharge from the military. Judy and her husband then relocated from California to Eugene, OR, where they would be closer to Judy's family. Their son, Anthony Lee, was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on November 15, 1962. He arrived prematurely by nearly a month and spent several weeks in an incubator until he was strong enough to be discharged. The couple lived variously at 1850 River Road and 1520 Chambers Street in Eugene, OR, and at 245 South 37th Street in Springfield, OR.
Vernon obtained employment with Lane Plywood, a local lumber mill. He worked as a Greenchain Puller on the graveyard shift for many years. On October 9, 1968, his wife Judy died due to undiagnosed diabetes. Following a graveside service, she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Vernon later initiated a civil action against Judy's physician, which reached the Oregon Supreme Court before it was settled out-of-court.
Following Judy's death, Vernon and his son Anthony began attending the First Evangelical Church (formerly the First Evangelical United Brethren Church) at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene. Vernon met Linda Lee "Lynne" (Shride) Riggins at the church, along with her three children Mike, Kathy, and Pam. On August 21, 1969 they were married at the church in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend M. Max Morgan.
Early in their marriage, Lynne, Vernon, and their four children lived at 787 Nadine Street in River Road. In 1973, they built their dream home at 1660 Lorane Highway in South Eugene, which they jokingly called their "Mansion Over the Hilltop". Vernon enjoyed working on automobiles and also enjoyed playing golf (he won several tournaments and once hit a hole-in-one!). He was a steadfast member of the First Evangelical Church where he served as usher and sang in the choir. Vernon and Lynne also enjoyed vacationing together at the Oregon coast and at the Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR. They enjoyed 25 years together.
Vernon worked for more than 30 years at Lane Plywood and in 1989 also began working part-time as a substitute U.S. mail carrier in Harrisburg, OR.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Judy and his daughter Melody Ann. He was survived by his parents Gailand and Fern (Violet) Wynn of Crosby, MN, son Michael G. Riggins and spouse Decie of Lake Havasu City, AZ, son Anthony L. Wynn Portland, OR, daughter Kathleen A. Riggins-Commander of Springfield, OR, daughter Pamela S. Pettit of Eugene, OR; and 10 grandchildren; as well as seven sisters and five brothers.
He was interred at Rest Lawn Memorial Park on February, following a memorial service at the Edgewood Evangelical Church officiated by the Reverend Robert F. Day, with special music provided by soloist Lyle Guenther ("Mansion Over the Hilltop"). Organist was Luwayne Tirrill.
He was raised on a homestead outside of Crosby, MN along with seven sisters and five brothers. During childhood, he was stricken with Rheumatic fever during which time he was forced to withdraw from school and remained bedridden for nearly a year. After his recovery, he became a member and active participant in the Future Farmers of America and served as President of the local chapter for one year. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1954.
Following high school, Vernon traveled to Port Angeles, WA at the invitation of his sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Jerry James. There he found employment with the Fiber Board Products Company, working with an automatic paper producing machine, removing, bundling, and stacking the finished product. His job also included inspecting the items for defective work and trucking the products to storage. After a year with the company, he enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1955, completing training variously in Norman, OK, Memphis, TN, and San Diego, CA.
Vernon met his future wife, Judith Ann "Judy" Knight, while he was visiting Eugene, OR on leave from the United States Navy. They were married on January 10, 1958 in a small private ceremony at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene, officiated by the Reverend Leo M. Thornton.
Judy joined Vernon at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state, where they were billeted in married enlisted quarters. They later moved to California when Vernon was assigned to Naval Air Station Miramar, as an aviation electronics technician; and to the U.S.S. Hancock aircraft carrier, the ship based out of San Diego, CA. Their residence was located at 766 West 17th Avenue in Escondido, CA. Due to his assignment on-board the ship and deployment schedule at sea, Vernon was away from Judy for sometimes weeks or months at a time.
Vernon worried about Judy's health during this time as she suffered from medical issues and also miscarried during pregnancy in the early part of their marriage. Their baby daughter, Melody Ann, was born on November 20, 1960 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, CA. Unfortunately, the birth was difficult due to Neonatal Encephalopathy, caused by the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck of the infant. This caused a severe lack of oxygen from which Melody was unable to recover. She lived about four hours before succumbing to her injuries. Vernon and his wife accompanied Melody as she was brought to Eugene, OR, where she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park on November 25, 1960. The Reverend Vance H. Webster, senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Eugene, OR, officiated the graveside service.
After the death of their daughter, Judy suffered from severe postpartum depression. Vernon, believing that his deployments were a contributing factor to his wife's condition, requested an early discharge from the U.S. Navy. It was denied. He then appealed to the U.S. Senator of his home state, Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. The Senator successfully intervened and was able to facilitate Vernon's discharge from the military. Judy and her husband then relocated from California to Eugene, OR, where they would be closer to Judy's family. Their son, Anthony Lee, was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on November 15, 1962. He arrived prematurely by nearly a month and spent several weeks in an incubator until he was strong enough to be discharged. The couple lived variously at 1850 River Road and 1520 Chambers Street in Eugene, OR, and at 245 South 37th Street in Springfield, OR.
Vernon obtained employment with Lane Plywood, a local lumber mill. He worked as a Greenchain Puller on the graveyard shift for many years. On October 9, 1968, his wife Judy died due to undiagnosed diabetes. Following a graveside service, she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Vernon later initiated a civil action against Judy's physician, which reached the Oregon Supreme Court before it was settled out-of-court.
Following Judy's death, Vernon and his son Anthony began attending the First Evangelical Church (formerly the First Evangelical United Brethren Church) at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene. Vernon met Linda Lee "Lynne" (Shride) Riggins at the church, along with her three children Mike, Kathy, and Pam. On August 21, 1969 they were married at the church in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend M. Max Morgan.
Early in their marriage, Lynne, Vernon, and their four children lived at 787 Nadine Street in River Road. In 1973, they built their dream home at 1660 Lorane Highway in South Eugene, which they jokingly called their "Mansion Over the Hilltop". Vernon enjoyed working on automobiles and also enjoyed playing golf (he won several tournaments and once hit a hole-in-one!). He was a steadfast member of the First Evangelical Church where he served as usher and sang in the choir. Vernon and Lynne also enjoyed vacationing together at the Oregon coast and at the Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR. They enjoyed 25 years together.
Vernon worked for more than 30 years at Lane Plywood and in 1989 also began working part-time as a substitute U.S. mail carrier in Harrisburg, OR.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Judy and his daughter Melody Ann. He was survived by his parents Gailand and Fern (Violet) Wynn of Crosby, MN, son Michael G. Riggins and spouse Decie of Lake Havasu City, AZ, son Anthony L. Wynn Portland, OR, daughter Kathleen A. Riggins-Commander of Springfield, OR, daughter Pamela S. Pettit of Eugene, OR; and 10 grandchildren; as well as seven sisters and five brothers.
He was interred at Rest Lawn Memorial Park on February, following a memorial service at the Edgewood Evangelical Church officiated by the Reverend Robert F. Day, with special music provided by soloist Lyle Guenther ("Mansion Over the Hilltop"). Organist was Luwayne Tirrill.
Vernon Leroy Wynn, died on January 29, 1994 at the age of 59 in Eugene, Oregon due to complications from a metastasized brain tumor. Vernon was born to Gailand and Viola "Fern" (Miles) Wynn on February 25, 1934 in Aiken, Minnesota.
He was raised on a homestead outside of Crosby, MN along with seven sisters and five brothers. During childhood, he was stricken with Rheumatic fever during which time he was forced to withdraw from school and remained bedridden for nearly a year. After his recovery, he became a member and active participant in the Future Farmers of America and served as President of the local chapter for one year. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1954.
Following high school, Vernon traveled to Port Angeles, WA at the invitation of his sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Jerry James. There he found employment with the Fiber Board Products Company, working with an automatic paper producing machine, removing, bundling, and stacking the finished product. His job also included inspecting the items for defective work and trucking the products to storage. After a year with the company, he enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1955, completing training variously in Norman, OK, Memphis, TN, and San Diego, CA.
Vernon met his future wife, Judith Ann "Judy" Knight, while he was visiting Eugene, OR on leave from the United States Navy. They were married on January 10, 1958 in a small private ceremony at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene, officiated by the Reverend Leo M. Thornton.
Judy joined Vernon at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state, where they were billeted in married enlisted quarters. They later moved to California when Vernon was assigned to Naval Air Station Miramar, as an aviation electronics technician; and to the U.S.S. Hancock aircraft carrier, the ship based out of San Diego, CA. Their residence was located at 766 West 17th Avenue in Escondido, CA. Due to his assignment on-board the ship and deployment schedule at sea, Vernon was away from Judy for sometimes weeks or months at a time.
Vernon worried about Judy's health during this time as she suffered from medical issues and also miscarried during pregnancy in the early part of their marriage. Their baby daughter, Melody Ann, was born on November 20, 1960 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, CA. Unfortunately, the birth was difficult due to Neonatal Encephalopathy, caused by the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck of the infant. This caused a severe lack of oxygen from which Melody was unable to recover. She lived about four hours before succumbing to her injuries. Vernon and his wife accompanied Melody as she was brought to Eugene, OR, where she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park on November 25, 1960. The Reverend Vance H. Webster, senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Eugene, OR, officiated the graveside service.
After the death of their daughter, Judy suffered from severe postpartum depression. Vernon, believing that his deployments were a contributing factor to his wife's condition, requested an early discharge from the U.S. Navy. It was denied. He then appealed to the U.S. Senator of his home state, Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. The Senator successfully intervened and was able to facilitate Vernon's discharge from the military. Judy and her husband then relocated from California to Eugene, OR, where they would be closer to Judy's family. Their son, Anthony Lee, was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on November 15, 1962. He arrived prematurely by nearly a month and spent several weeks in an incubator until he was strong enough to be discharged. The couple lived variously at 1850 River Road and 1520 Chambers Street in Eugene, OR, and at 245 South 37th Street in Springfield, OR.
Vernon obtained employment with Lane Plywood, a local lumber mill. He worked as a Greenchain Puller on the graveyard shift for many years. On October 9, 1968, his wife Judy died due to undiagnosed diabetes. Following a graveside service, she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Vernon later initiated a civil action against Judy's physician, which reached the Oregon Supreme Court before it was settled out-of-court.
Following Judy's death, Vernon and his son Anthony began attending the First Evangelical Church (formerly the First Evangelical United Brethren Church) at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene. Vernon met Linda Lee "Lynne" (Shride) Riggins at the church, along with her three children Mike, Kathy, and Pam. On August 21, 1969 they were married at the church in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend M. Max Morgan.
Early in their marriage, Lynne, Vernon, and their four children lived at 787 Nadine Street in River Road. In 1973, they built their dream home at 1660 Lorane Highway in South Eugene, which they jokingly called their "Mansion Over the Hilltop". Vernon enjoyed working on automobiles and also enjoyed playing golf (he won several tournaments and once hit a hole-in-one!). He was a steadfast member of the First Evangelical Church where he served as usher and sang in the choir. Vernon and Lynne also enjoyed vacationing together at the Oregon coast and at the Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR. They enjoyed 25 years together.
Vernon worked for more than 30 years at Lane Plywood and in 1989 also began working part-time as a substitute U.S. mail carrier in Harrisburg, OR.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Judy and his daughter Melody Ann. He was survived by his parents Gailand and Fern (Violet) Wynn of Crosby, MN, son Michael G. Riggins and spouse Decie of Lake Havasu City, AZ, son Anthony L. Wynn Portland, OR, daughter Kathleen A. Riggins-Commander of Springfield, OR, daughter Pamela S. Pettit of Eugene, OR; and 10 grandchildren; as well as seven sisters and five brothers.
He was interred at Rest Lawn Memorial Park on February, following a memorial service at the Edgewood Evangelical Church officiated by the Reverend Robert F. Day, with special music provided by soloist Lyle Guenther ("Mansion Over the Hilltop"). Organist was Luwayne Tirrill.
He was raised on a homestead outside of Crosby, MN along with seven sisters and five brothers. During childhood, he was stricken with Rheumatic fever during which time he was forced to withdraw from school and remained bedridden for nearly a year. After his recovery, he became a member and active participant in the Future Farmers of America and served as President of the local chapter for one year. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1954.
Following high school, Vernon traveled to Port Angeles, WA at the invitation of his sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Jerry James. There he found employment with the Fiber Board Products Company, working with an automatic paper producing machine, removing, bundling, and stacking the finished product. His job also included inspecting the items for defective work and trucking the products to storage. After a year with the company, he enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1955, completing training variously in Norman, OK, Memphis, TN, and San Diego, CA.
Vernon met his future wife, Judith Ann "Judy" Knight, while he was visiting Eugene, OR on leave from the United States Navy. They were married on January 10, 1958 in a small private ceremony at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene, officiated by the Reverend Leo M. Thornton.
Judy joined Vernon at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state, where they were billeted in married enlisted quarters. They later moved to California when Vernon was assigned to Naval Air Station Miramar, as an aviation electronics technician; and to the U.S.S. Hancock aircraft carrier, the ship based out of San Diego, CA. Their residence was located at 766 West 17th Avenue in Escondido, CA. Due to his assignment on-board the ship and deployment schedule at sea, Vernon was away from Judy for sometimes weeks or months at a time.
Vernon worried about Judy's health during this time as she suffered from medical issues and also miscarried during pregnancy in the early part of their marriage. Their baby daughter, Melody Ann, was born on November 20, 1960 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, CA. Unfortunately, the birth was difficult due to Neonatal Encephalopathy, caused by the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck of the infant. This caused a severe lack of oxygen from which Melody was unable to recover. She lived about four hours before succumbing to her injuries. Vernon and his wife accompanied Melody as she was brought to Eugene, OR, where she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park on November 25, 1960. The Reverend Vance H. Webster, senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Eugene, OR, officiated the graveside service.
After the death of their daughter, Judy suffered from severe postpartum depression. Vernon, believing that his deployments were a contributing factor to his wife's condition, requested an early discharge from the U.S. Navy. It was denied. He then appealed to the U.S. Senator of his home state, Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. The Senator successfully intervened and was able to facilitate Vernon's discharge from the military. Judy and her husband then relocated from California to Eugene, OR, where they would be closer to Judy's family. Their son, Anthony Lee, was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on November 15, 1962. He arrived prematurely by nearly a month and spent several weeks in an incubator until he was strong enough to be discharged. The couple lived variously at 1850 River Road and 1520 Chambers Street in Eugene, OR, and at 245 South 37th Street in Springfield, OR.
Vernon obtained employment with Lane Plywood, a local lumber mill. He worked as a Greenchain Puller on the graveyard shift for many years. On October 9, 1968, his wife Judy died due to undiagnosed diabetes. Following a graveside service, she was interred at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Vernon later initiated a civil action against Judy's physician, which reached the Oregon Supreme Court before it was settled out-of-court.
Following Judy's death, Vernon and his son Anthony began attending the First Evangelical Church (formerly the First Evangelical United Brethren Church) at 8th and Monroe Streets in Eugene. Vernon met Linda Lee "Lynne" (Shride) Riggins at the church, along with her three children Mike, Kathy, and Pam. On August 21, 1969 they were married at the church in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend M. Max Morgan.
Early in their marriage, Lynne, Vernon, and their four children lived at 787 Nadine Street in River Road. In 1973, they built their dream home at 1660 Lorane Highway in South Eugene, which they jokingly called their "Mansion Over the Hilltop". Vernon enjoyed working on automobiles and also enjoyed playing golf (he won several tournaments and once hit a hole-in-one!). He was a steadfast member of the First Evangelical Church where he served as usher and sang in the choir. Vernon and Lynne also enjoyed vacationing together at the Oregon coast and at the Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR. They enjoyed 25 years together.
Vernon worked for more than 30 years at Lane Plywood and in 1989 also began working part-time as a substitute U.S. mail carrier in Harrisburg, OR.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Judy and his daughter Melody Ann. He was survived by his parents Gailand and Fern (Violet) Wynn of Crosby, MN, son Michael G. Riggins and spouse Decie of Lake Havasu City, AZ, son Anthony L. Wynn Portland, OR, daughter Kathleen A. Riggins-Commander of Springfield, OR, daughter Pamela S. Pettit of Eugene, OR; and 10 grandchildren; as well as seven sisters and five brothers.
He was interred at Rest Lawn Memorial Park on February, following a memorial service at the Edgewood Evangelical Church officiated by the Reverend Robert F. Day, with special music provided by soloist Lyle Guenther ("Mansion Over the Hilltop"). Organist was Luwayne Tirrill.
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