Vernon C. Watkins, 85 of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at a local nursing facility.
Vernon was born on September 23, 1927 in rural Grand Rapids, MN to Harry and Edna (Baker) Watkins. He received his education in Grand Rapids, MN before serving his country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Vernon married Phyllis Dwyer in September of 1948 while in Colorado. After moving to Sioux City, Vernon worked for Nuway Sporting Goods and the Sioux City Stockyards, before enjoying his career with the City of Sioux City as a Housing Inspector. Shortly after his retirement, Vernon's wife Phyllis passed away on Valentine's Day in 1991. Vernon married Helen Murphy on August 31, 1995.
Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was extremely active in the Masonic organizations. Vernon was a Past Master of Tyrian Lodge #508. He was a member of the Sioux City York-Rite Bodies serving as High Priest of Sioux City Chapter, Illustrious Master of Zadok Council and Commander of Columbian Commandery. He served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. Vernon also was active in the Sioux City Scottish-Rite where he was awarded the Knight Commander Court of Honor for service. He was a Past Patron of the Rose Criox Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Abu Bekr Shrine Temple. Vernon was a past treasurer of the First Christian Church and was proud of his membership to the Elks Lodge 112 in Sioux City.
Vernon is survived by his son Doug Watkins of Sioux City; nieces Petrina Merritt and Jackie Phipps; niece-in-law Karin Owens; brother Virgil Watkins and his wife Jody of Palmer Lake, CO; sister Virginia Humphreys and her husband Bill of Sutherlin, OR; and numerous other extended family members.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, wife Helen, and infant daughter Ann.
FACTS
Born: September 23, 1927
Death: December 4, 2012
Vernon was born on September 23, 1927 in rural Grand Rapids, MN to Harry and Edna (Baker) Watkins. He received his education in Grand Rapids, MN before serving his country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Vernon married Phyllis Dwyer in September of 1948 while in Colorado. After moving to Sioux City, Vernon worked for Nuway Sporting Goods and the Sioux City Stockyards, before enjoying his career with the City of Sioux City as a Housing Inspector. Shortly after his retirement, Vernon's wife Phyllis passed away on Valentine's Day in 1991. Vernon married Helen Murphy on August 31, 1995.
Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was extremely active in the Masonic organizations. Vernon was a Past Master of Tyrian Lodge #508. He was a member of the Sioux City York-Rite Bodies serving as High Priest of Sioux City Chapter, Illustrious Master of Zadok Council and Commander of Columbian Commandery. He served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. Vernon also was active in the Sioux City Scottish-Rite where he was awarded the Knight Commander Court of Honor for service. He was a Past Patron of the Rose Criox Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Abu Bekr Shrine Temple. Vernon was a past treasurer of the First Christian Church and was proud of his membership to the Elks Lodge 112 in Sioux City.
Vernon is survived by his son Doug Watkins of Sioux City; nieces Petrina Merritt and Jackie Phipps; niece-in-law Karin Owens; brother Virgil Watkins and his wife Jody of Palmer Lake, CO; sister Virginia Humphreys and her husband Bill of Sutherlin, OR; and numerous other extended family members.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, wife Helen, and infant daughter Ann.
FACTS
Born: September 23, 1927
Death: December 4, 2012
Vernon C. Watkins, 85 of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at a local nursing facility.
Vernon was born on September 23, 1927 in rural Grand Rapids, MN to Harry and Edna (Baker) Watkins. He received his education in Grand Rapids, MN before serving his country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Vernon married Phyllis Dwyer in September of 1948 while in Colorado. After moving to Sioux City, Vernon worked for Nuway Sporting Goods and the Sioux City Stockyards, before enjoying his career with the City of Sioux City as a Housing Inspector. Shortly after his retirement, Vernon's wife Phyllis passed away on Valentine's Day in 1991. Vernon married Helen Murphy on August 31, 1995.
Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was extremely active in the Masonic organizations. Vernon was a Past Master of Tyrian Lodge #508. He was a member of the Sioux City York-Rite Bodies serving as High Priest of Sioux City Chapter, Illustrious Master of Zadok Council and Commander of Columbian Commandery. He served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. Vernon also was active in the Sioux City Scottish-Rite where he was awarded the Knight Commander Court of Honor for service. He was a Past Patron of the Rose Criox Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Abu Bekr Shrine Temple. Vernon was a past treasurer of the First Christian Church and was proud of his membership to the Elks Lodge 112 in Sioux City.
Vernon is survived by his son Doug Watkins of Sioux City; nieces Petrina Merritt and Jackie Phipps; niece-in-law Karin Owens; brother Virgil Watkins and his wife Jody of Palmer Lake, CO; sister Virginia Humphreys and her husband Bill of Sutherlin, OR; and numerous other extended family members.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, wife Helen, and infant daughter Ann.
FACTS
Born: September 23, 1927
Death: December 4, 2012
Vernon was born on September 23, 1927 in rural Grand Rapids, MN to Harry and Edna (Baker) Watkins. He received his education in Grand Rapids, MN before serving his country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Vernon married Phyllis Dwyer in September of 1948 while in Colorado. After moving to Sioux City, Vernon worked for Nuway Sporting Goods and the Sioux City Stockyards, before enjoying his career with the City of Sioux City as a Housing Inspector. Shortly after his retirement, Vernon's wife Phyllis passed away on Valentine's Day in 1991. Vernon married Helen Murphy on August 31, 1995.
Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was extremely active in the Masonic organizations. Vernon was a Past Master of Tyrian Lodge #508. He was a member of the Sioux City York-Rite Bodies serving as High Priest of Sioux City Chapter, Illustrious Master of Zadok Council and Commander of Columbian Commandery. He served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. Vernon also was active in the Sioux City Scottish-Rite where he was awarded the Knight Commander Court of Honor for service. He was a Past Patron of the Rose Criox Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Abu Bekr Shrine Temple. Vernon was a past treasurer of the First Christian Church and was proud of his membership to the Elks Lodge 112 in Sioux City.
Vernon is survived by his son Doug Watkins of Sioux City; nieces Petrina Merritt and Jackie Phipps; niece-in-law Karin Owens; brother Virgil Watkins and his wife Jody of Palmer Lake, CO; sister Virginia Humphreys and her husband Bill of Sutherlin, OR; and numerous other extended family members.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, wife Helen, and infant daughter Ann.
FACTS
Born: September 23, 1927
Death: December 4, 2012
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