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Vernon Burge
VERNON BURGE
Mount Vernon
Vernon E. Burge, 95, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Per Vernon's request, services and burial will be at a later date.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Helen, of 72 years; two sons, David (Joan) and Keith (Linda) Burge of Mount Vernon; daughter, Linda (Earl) Freese of Howe, Texas; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding Vernon in death was his sister, Jean Johnston.
Vernon was born on the Burge family farm on Feb. 19, 1919, the son of Harold and Marjorie Brown Burge. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1937, and married Helen Light on April 16, 1942. Vernon retired in 1984. He was the fifth generation to farm the Burge ground. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mount Vernon.
Vernon loved to farm, spending hours on the tractor, operating machinery and caring for livestock, stopping only for Helen's good cooking.
Vernon never met a stranger. He and Helen enjoyed lake fishing in Minnesota and Texas, also wintering in southern Texas with the usual snowbird friends. He loved to drive and see "what was over the next hill."
One of Vernon's passions was to support his grandchildren in all their activities.
Memorials in Vernon's honor may be given to the Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department.
Cards may be sent to Vernon Burge Memorial, c/o Morgan Funeral Choices, 715 10th Ave. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314.
Online condolences: www.morganfuneral choices.com.
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