Iona Vernon
April 11, 2020
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Iona May Vernon, 90, passed away on April 11, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. She was born October 1, 1929, the 6th of 7 children, to Hans and Elida (Christensen) Rasmussen in Guthrie County, IA.
Iona attended Guthrie Center High School, where she was a post-guard on the school’s 6-player basketball team that participated in the 1947 Girls State Tournament. She married Russell Vernon on September 7, 1947, and they celebrated 48 years together until Russell’s death. They moved to Des Moines in 1953, and moved to her current home 64 years ago. Iona worked in Food Services (lunchroom) at North High School for 25 years until she retired in 1988. She enjoyed attending family activities, traveling, and she loved to crochet, garden, bake, and help with Tuesday night meals at Epworth Methodist Church. Iona was an active member of Epworth Methodist Church for over 60 years.
Iona is survived by sons: Ron (Judy) Vernon of Urbandale, IA and Ralph (Trudy) Vernon of Charlotte, NC, grandsons: Ryan Vernon of West Des Moines, IA, Randy (Courtney) Vernon of Gilbert, AZ, Alex Vernon of Charlotte, NC, Josh Vernon of Ft. Mills, SC, and Zach (Kristi) Vernon of Huntersville, NC, granddaughter: Lisa (Michael) Penegar of Denver, NC, great-grandkids: Gabe, Riley, Elizabeth, Sophia, Delaney, Gray, Knox, Bentlee, and Colton, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sisters Eunice McCool and Irene Brooks, and her brothers Bert, Lewis, Gene, and Kenneth.
We thank MercyOne Hospice home care and MercyOne Hospice for all their help and care.
Memorial may be given in her memory to MercyOne Hospice (5820 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131) or Epworth Methodist Church (412 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313).
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A private graveside service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sean and Rosanne Vernon
04/17/2020
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful woman. We are glad we were able to meet her, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Cunningham
04/16/2020
Ron and family -
So very sorry for your loss especially at this time. Your mother was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed working with her in the lunch line all three years of high school.
As you recall we both shared the same birthday yesterday. Sorry for the poor timing.
Cheryl Cunningham
Judy Trimble
04/15/2020
Ron and Judy - Im so sorry for your loss. I know this is difficult at any time but moreso during these terrible trying times where families cant get together like they wish. Celebrate your moms life and her 90-year legacy to your family. My thoughts are with you.
Doug Minear
04/15/2020
Ron/Ralph I was sorry to hear about your mother. She was always so nice when we came thru the lunch line. I just lost my mother last month so I know what you are feeling. My sympathy to you and your families.
Carolyn Whitlatch
04/15/2020
Ron and Judy. Please know you are are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I will be praying for God to give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Dave and Beth Bishop
04/15/2020
Ron, we are very sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Our prayers are with you and all of your family, now and during the healing process in the months and years to come.
Jim Lang
04/14/2020
Ron, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Its always hard to lose your mother.
Joan and Joe Wanzek
04/14/2020
Ron, Judy, and Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. I don't think we ever met your Mother but you are a wonderful neighbor so she must have been a great person. We won't be able to come Thursday night as we are trying to be very protective for Joe but we will be thinking about you. Joe and Joan
Jon Leinen
04/14/2020
Ron and Judy, so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom/Mother-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jon and Shirl Leinen