Vernon was born at home in Baldwinton, Saskatchewan on January 23, 1935. He passed away in Two Hills, Alberta on January 29, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Debbie & Sherri (Anne); 2 sons, Garvin & Herbie; 7 grandchildren, Jeannine, Brandi, Danny, Kelly, Cy, Dace & Cole; 9 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Frank; sisters-in-law, Muriel Manywounds, Doreen Oke, Betty Chisan, Kay Chisan, Laverne Chisan & Betty Porier; brother-in-law, Ken (Hazel) Steinhauer; numerous nieces & nephews; & special companion, Olga Grykuliak. Vernon was predeceased by his wife, Isabel “June” Chisan; parents, Charlie & Mary Jean (Grant) Chisan; sister, Mildred Howatt; brothers, Alex, Lawrence, Robert, Elroy, Carl & Ronald; & special companion, Jean Antoniuk.