Vernon Eggers
May 12, 2008
Vernon was born July 22nd, 1910 at Yutan, Nebraska to Claudius Peter and Margaret Ellen Eggers. He lived at Yutan until 1930 and then moved with his parents and sister Bonnie to a farm near Murray, Iowa in 1930. There he met Elsie Putney and they were united in marriage on February 14, 1932 at Indianola, Iowa and to that union four sons were born; Ivan, Curtis, Gary, and Gerald. The Eggers family moved to a farm near Truro, Iowa in 1940. Vernon farmed for 26 years in Clarke County, Iowa. He then moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1956 and worked as a carpenter for 18 years for his son Ivan. Additionally, he worked for another 2 years with Gibson Construction before retiring in 1975. He was preceded in death by parents, wife Elsie, sister Bonnie, son Curtis, grandson Jon Eggers, and daughter-in-law Carolyn. He survived by son Ivan and wife Deloris, sons Gary and Gerald, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 2 PM at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, May 15th, at the funeral home from 6 until 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Hospice: 5650 NW Johnston Suite E, Johnston, Iowa, 50131.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jennifer Putney
05/14/2008
My thoughts and prayers to Vernon's family at this sad time. I have very fond memories of Vernon and Elsie,back when I lived in St. Charles and my children were small. They were always there for important events with their camera and their smiles. May God be with you all.
Martha (Ford) Holtmyer
05/14/2008
Ivan and Delores and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lee and Martha (Ford) Holtmyer
Gary and Carolyn(Carter) Pool
05/14/2008
Dear Ivan, Gary, and Gerald:
How fondly I remember your Dad and your mother, as well as all of you boys. We send our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers during the days and weeks ahead.
In Sympathy, Gary and Carolyn Pool
Palm Desert, Ca.
Donna Marshall
05/13/2008
Sorry about your father. We know he is in a better place but that does not lessen our sorrow. I know you will miss him greatly. Love to all, Kris Hungate and Donna Marshall