Vernon E. Coulthard

Vernon E. Coulthard, 79, passed away on August 8, 2019, at Taylor House in Des Moines. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 12, 1939, to Cecil and Dessie Coulthard.

Vernon proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked at Firestone for 33 years until his retirement. Vernon enjoyed gardening and golfing and was a reliable, creative and resourceful problem solver. He acquired a taste for sailing in the service, which he passed on to his son. He was a wonderful husband and the greatest father, not only to his biological children. Vernon exemplified love and commitment.

Vernon is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diana; children, Brent (Jenney) Coulthard, Lisa (Timothy) Leon, and Beth (Mark) Luke; grandchildren, Madison, Courtney, Meredith and Ian; great-grandson, Eli; many nieces, nephews, relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Francis, Alvin “Bud”, Bernard, Paige, and Carolyn in infancy.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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