Vernon D. Danielson

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Name: Vernon D. Danielson
Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Date of Birth: September 30, 1938
Date of Death: May 1, 2016 (77 years old)
Parents: Everett Danielson and Nellie (Downing) Danielson
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Upon Vernon's discharge from the service, he returned to this area where he worked as an auto body repairman for many years. He also worked as a welder for the Electric Power Door Company in Hibbing, Minnesota until his retirement.

He was a member of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Lawrence Lake American Legion, and the Bovey Moose Lodge, all of Bovey, Minnesota.

Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela; his parents; and his siblings, Irene Haatvedt, Mary Lou Marcella; Almeda Maki, Lloyd Danielson, Arvid Danielson, and Phyllis Larson.

He is survived by his children; Steven Danielson, Tony Bailey, Melissa (Ricky) Thayer, Doug (Michelle) Bailey; Timothy (Charlene Copeland) and Vernon D. Danielson, Jr.; his sisters, Marjorie Whalen, Lois Ripsin, and Avis Merhar; and seven grandchildren.

Vernon is buried in Ardenhurst-Alvwood Cemetery at Bergville, Minnesota. No photo of grave marker is available at this time.

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