Vern E. Austin's Obituary
Mr. Vern E. Austin, age 91, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. He was born November 19, 1918 in Casnovia, MI to Alfred and Leite (Pierson) Austin. Vern served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He was employed as a Greyhound Bus Driver for 34 years until his retirement in 1980. He married YuVonne L. Davis in Montague on September 21, 1946 who survives him along with 6 children, Douglas E. (Patricia) Austin of Cadillac, MI, Dennis V. (Mary) Austin of Muskegon, Deborah S. (Thomas) VanMunster of Muskegon, Gregory J. (Sarah) Austin of West Olive, MI, Gordon A. Austin of Phoenix, AZ and Steven R. (Sheila) Austin of Fort Smith, AR; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Forrest and Gerald Austin. Vern was a member of Calvary Church, 5873 Kendra, Fruitport, where the FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bill Rudd officiating. VISITATION will be Monday, 6-8 p.m. at
The Lee Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
6291 S. Harvey St.
(231) 798-1100
He will be laid to rest in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church or Senior Resources.
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