John Verner's Obituary
'The Mountains are calling and I must go' – John Muir
John was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma and grew up in Lakewood, WA. He was the oldest son of Douglas and Aina Verner, and older brother to David Verner and Leslie Holloway(Kent Beatty). He also left behind 2 sons, Richard and Dustin Verner, and his girlfriend, Lynelle Harper; along with his aunt, nieces, and cousins.
For 35+ years, John made a living as a journeyman welder, spending most of his career building boats on the Tacoma tide flats. But he was really living when he was climbing mountains, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and generally being outdoors. He passionately loved his family, friends, his dogs, and generally being outside, and was most happy when combining as many of these together! John was so much greater than can be expressed in words, he was deeply loved, and is already, and will be forever missed.
John's family is having an open house/potluck at the home he shared with his girlfriend on August 12th from 2:00 p.m. and into the evening. You are invited to join us in celebrating John's life, sharing your memories, and wishing him well on this next leg of his journey.
What’s your fondest memory of John?
What’s a lesson you learned from John?
Share a story where John's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with John you’ll never forget.
How did John make you smile?