Vernon Deaton
January 20, 2012
Vernon Deaton, 78, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at Valley View Village, where he had spent the past three years among the compassionate caregivers of Valley View.
He was born September 18, 1933, to Hazel and William Deaton, in Bondurant, Iowa.
Vernon proudly served in the Iowa National Guard and the Polk County Sheriff Office Reserves. He worked for many years as a bus driver for the Des Moines Public School System. After retirement he had several different jobs including bus associate and courier services.
Vernon had a passion for camping with his wife and friends traveling Iowa and surrounding states. He also enjoyed playing cards, collecting John Deere memorabilia, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Left to cherish Vernon’s memory includes his wife of 57 years, Joan; grandchildren, Drake (Ashley) Deaton and Michaela Deaton; two great-grandchildren; brother, Duane (Maxine) Deaton, brothers in law; Don Hartwig, Kenneth (Myrna) Hartwig and Larry (Diane) Hartwig; sister-in-law, Joyce (Brock) Knoll; and a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy Deaton; and sister, Wilma Saffell.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd Street in Des Moines. Visitation will occur one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward Valley View Village or Hope Lutheran Church in loving memory of Vernon.
Condolences can be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karen Theobald
01/25/2012
I am so sorry to hear of Vernon's passing. Our hearts go out to you.
Love, Karen and family
Donna & John Britt
01/24/2012
Joan,
We're so sorry to hear of Vern's passing. I truly enjoyed serving with him at the Sheriff's Office as a fellow Reserve Officer and also getting him to drive my students on our field trips. He was the best in so many ways! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Donna
Dick & Jean Lester
01/24/2012
Sorry to hear about Vernon. You have our deepest Sympathy and prayers. I will always remember Vernon as #340 and best Duty Officer I had.
God bless.
Janet Hanlin
01/24/2012
Joan:
I was so sorry to hear about Vern's passing. I know that he has struggled with ill health the last few years. I also know what a loyal wife you have been to him. I am sorry that I couldn't attend the funeral. I have a job at DMACC now and Wed. morning is one of the days I work. You and all of Vern's extended family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Hanlin
Eva & Bill Horstman
01/24/2012
Joan and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. May God be with your in the coming days.