Vernon Ray Perry |
| Posted 2009-12-08 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Wednesday, January 8, 2003 Vernon Ray Perry, after a courageous battle with cancer, died January 3, 2003. Vernon was born September 17, 1930 in Forest City, Iowa. Vernon was preceded in death by his mother, Verna, his father Mortie Ray, and sisters Marjorie Perry and Thelma Rusley. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Lila; four children, Rick Perry, San Antonio, Texas; Kate Perry, Tucson, Az.; Kevin Perry, Phoenix, Az.; Andy Perry, McAllen, Texas, and six much-loved grandchildren, along with three precious great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Anderson, Hawthorne, Calif., and Syble McKenzie, Safford, Az.; many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Vernon graduated from Ventura High School in Iowa. He farmed in Clear Lake, Iowa until 1961 when he moved to Scottsdale, Arizona and worked with Shamrock Diary as a distributor until 1969, where he was commonly known as "Vern, the milkman." Vernon worked with Frito Lay from 1969 until 1973. He started working with Prestige Cleaners in 1974 as a route salesman until his retirement in 1989, and even though retired, Vernon enjoyed staying busy for several more years as the neighborhood gardener and handyman until just a few months before his death. He could always find some time to chat with you about cars, machinery, or farming. He cherished his family and valued his strong faith in God. Vernon loved life and his life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Friday, January 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3110 N. Hayden, Scottsdale, Az. Contributions may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church and to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, Az., 85016. Courtesy of Pat Wilson |
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