Michael Perry
May 08, 2008
Michael D. Perry (Mick), 56, of Altoona was welcomed into the Lord’s hands on May 8, 2008.
Mick was a credit manger for The Vernon Company. He was a holy man and loved by many. He was a beloved husband, son and father. He loved to sing, and became the song in many of our hearts.
He is survived by his wife, Fern; children, Michael Perry and Julie Spencer, Matthew (Amanda) Perry, Robert (Stephanie) Perry and Jayden Perry; grandchildren, Shane, Taylor, Ethan, Katelynn, Kohlton, Karlie, Kory; and his mother, Beulah.
He was preceded in death by his father Boyd Perry.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW Altoona, Iowa. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Lutheran Church of the Cross.
Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Arlene Grossman
05/09/2008
Dear Fern,
I am so VERY sorry for the loss of your Dear Mick. I feel so very privileged to have had the opportunity to know you and Mick. Mick will surely be missed, but at the same time I wish you, Jaden and the rest of your Family a great deal of strength to help you through this most difficult time.
I hope to call you in a couple of weeks. Fern, although I only got to spend a short time with you, I could see what a beautiful and special person that you are. You and Mick are two of the dearest, kindest people that I've ever had the honor of meeting. I wish you well, and I hope that you will be able to find happiness in the years ahead.
With Love,
Arlene
Doyd and Maxie Brackin
05/09/2008
We are Vernon people located in North Alabama. I only new Mick through telephone conversations I had with Mick but I found him to be honest and straight forward with whatever business we were discussing. We know the
Lord has a place for him in his heavenly Kingdom. Our prayers are with the
family as you go through these diffcult times. Remember the promises that Jesus made to thee dicciples that he was preparing a home for us and would come back to receive us. We are waiting for that time to come.May God give
the strength you need as a family to carry on until He returns.
We Love Through His Grace,
Doyd and Maxie Brackin
Decatur, Alabama
Judy Ellington
05/09/2008
To Mick's family,
I am so sorry for you in this time of loss. I worked with Mick for the past 9 years and he was always so kind, compassionate and thoughtful. He was wonderful to work with and always pleasant. May your good memories bring you peace and comfort. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All.
Judy Ellington and family
(Vernon Sales Rep. in Farmville, Virginia)
Pete Robbins
05/09/2008
To Mick's Family....Please accept my heartfelt and deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mick was a great guy....I had many dealings with him over the years and he never failed to "work" my problem to my customer's satisfaction.
Mick was a great asset to the Vernon Company and will be sorely missed by all...
Pete Robbins
Jerry Delgado
05/09/2008
It is with a deep sense of loss, that I mourn the passing of Mick Perry, comforted only by the sense of gratitude I feel for having shared the last three years with such an example of humility and goodness. I know he is now in the presence of God.
I will remember him and the whole family in our prayers this weekend in our daily mass at this difficult time.
To Fern, Michael Perry and Julie Spencer, Matthew (Amanda) Perry, Robert (Stephanie) Perry and Jayden Perry; grandchildren, Shane, Taylor, Ethan, Katelynn, Kohlton, Karlie, Kory; and his mother, Beulah, I didn't have the opportunity to have known you all when I visited Vernon in 2005, but I remember when I met him trying to speak in spanish to me and how proud he was of all his family when I showed him a photo of my wife, two sons and daughter. I thanked God for his example and support to my succes with Vernon since I started in 2005.
God blesses you all with peace and tranquillity.
Mick: Muchas Gracias por tu amistad... Dios te Bendiga.
Jerry Delgado
Vernon Sales Promotion
Puerto Rico District
Cheryl Keepers Abernathy
05/09/2008
To the family of Mick Perry,
What a wonderful man who was loved by all. Mick could solve any problem and make any customer happy. I have known Mick for over 20 years through the Vernon Company and have always enjoyed our many conversations. Mick and I used to talk about his many trips to Lake Okoboji, IA(which most people had never heard of) I
will truely miss Mick at the Vernon Company. I never knew Mick to ever complain about any of his health problems in fact, I was shocked to hear of his passing. He always acted like it was no big deal. May all your wonderful memories bring you much peace. Sincerely, Cheryl Abernathy, Vernon Sales Representative, Brooksville, FL
Daryl
05/09/2008
To the family of Mick Perry
we are sorry to hear about Micks passing, he was a good friend and we will
sorley miss him. our prayers are with u and now he's in a better place.
wheres hes at no there will be no sickness or pain.
god bless the family
from his online friends and his crib partners
Janice Bolduc
05/09/2008
To Mick's Family:
My deepest sympathies go out today for the family and friends of Mick Perry. I was saddened yesterday to here of Micks passing, but I know he is in a better place now. I will miss Mick's cheerful voice....always pleasant and helpful.
You're in my thoughts and prayers...God bless you all.
Janice Bolduc
(Vernon Sales, Phoenixville, PA)
Bud Solomon
05/09/2008
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Mick.
I enjoyed working with him over the last 6 years.
He was always helpful and easy to work with.
I am happy to have had the opportunity to meet him in person at the Vernon National sales meetings.
Bud Solomon
Fresno,Ca.
Helyn Spierdowis
05/09/2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Mick for 10 years at the Vernon Company.
Sincerely,
Helyn Spierdowis
Julia Washington
05/09/2008
To the family of Mick,
Sorry about your loss, Mick was a wonderful and Holy man that is thought of highly by myself and my customers. Mick was also my prayer warrior and friend. He will be missed greatly. I plan to see my friend one day again and we can talk than. May God be with you all.
Sincerely,
Julia Washington
(West Virginia Rep. for The Vernon Co.)
Jennifer Pavik
05/09/2008
I was saddened to hear of your loss.
Teresa Adamic
05/09/2008
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time. Mick was a wonderful co-worker who spoke highly of his wife, children and the love of his grandchildren. He will be truly missed. May God comfort you during this time of healing. Remember all the happy times with your husband, dad and grandpa. These memories will last forever in your heart. God Bless.
Gil & Rita Leos/Vernon Sales Rep. So. Calif.
05/09/2008
Fern
Sorry to hear of Micks passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mick,you and your family. He was a pleasure to work with over the years and will be missed.May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Simona Hammond
05/09/2008
To the family of Mick Perry,
I just recently heard about the passing of Mick. I am extremely saddened by the loss of such a great man. I only knew him for about two years, but he made a lasting impression on my life and on many others' lives. I am lucky to have known him and worked with him for as long as I did. I offer my condolences to you and all who knew him. Even though I know it will never be enough, I am very sorry for your loss .
Sincerely,
Simona Hammond -Newton,IA