Vernon Bennett
November 30, 2008
Vernon Bennett, 72, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Vernon was born on August 18, 1936.
Vernon graduated from East High School, was the President of the Teamsters Union 147 and a representative for the Legislature. He was a truck driver and a real estate agent. Vernon loved racing (Talladega), and politics. He was an avid Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes fan.
Vernon is survived by his children, Tammy Bennett, Vernon Nile Bennett Jr. and Pamela Bennett; siblings, Connie, George, Leona, Dale, Phyllis, Bev, Ray, Kenny; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; significant other, Gerri Bennett and his ex-wife, Dixie Bennett. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Bennett Bianchi; his parents; a grandson Vernon Nile III; 4 siblings, Max, Joy, Richard and Virginia.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens with Pastor Michael Lumbard officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Vernon.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Terry Ritter
12/03/2008
Even for the Greatest of Men there comes an end where they move on to a better place according to God's plan. Having greatly admired and respected Vern it came as such a shock that he has passed on. Knowing him for many years, there was nothing of greater importance to Vern than his family and the happiness that they brought him, each and every day. In this regard, I truly send my warmest and deepest sympathy and condolences to his family as I can not imagine how difficult these times must be.
May Vern rest in peace as your memory will live forever in the hearts of those people, like me, that you had so significantly impacted.
Yours truly,
Terry
Dan & Molly Lopez
12/03/2008
I only knew Vern for a few months, but I am confident that he is in Heaven dancing today. No more medical problems. He loved Jesus.
He was always energetic planning his next "new thing".
We love you Vern and you will be missed, say hello to Jimmy for us.
May God Bless his family and friends that will miss him.
Grandkids I am very confident that your Grandad loved you all.
May God Bless and keep his family in God's tender love.
Dan & Molly Lopez
Shawn & Virginia constable
12/01/2008
Ashley & Brooke,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at the passing of your Grandfather.
Tell Matty her Grandpa is in a better place and she will get to see him someday.
Shawn and Virginia