Vernon Northcutt, 87, of Oskaloosa and formerly of New Sharon, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2015, at Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa. Memorial services were held Mar. 4 at the New Sharon United Methodist Church.
Vernon Hull Northcutt, son of Clark and Susa (Hull) Northcutt, was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Taintor. He attended country school in the Taintor area. Vernon served in the United States Navy from May 1945 to August 1946. On Aug. 12, 1948, Vernon was united in marriage to Bonnie Dunwoody at the New Sharon United Methodist. Vernon worked in the livestock buying business for over 25 years. He retired as a janitor at North Mahaska Schools. After retirement, Vernon worked as a school-crossing guard, where he enjoyed handing out candy and gum, and also as a part-time groundskeeper at the Prairie Knolls Country Club.
Vernon enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting/school events. After retirement, Vernon looked forward to his annual ship reunions that took him and Bonnie all over the country. Vernon was a lifelong member of the New Sharon United Methodist Church and a charter member of Prairie Knolls Country Club.
His memory is honored by his son, Eric (Kim) Northcutt of Huxley; his two grandchildren, Drew Northcutt of Denver, CO, and Nikki (Lloyd) Flanders of Huxley; two great-grandchildren, Hailey Flanders and Gabriel Flanders; one sister, Voyian Richards of Mondovi, WI; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bonnie; three stillborn children; two sisters, Erlyne DeJong and Anna McDowell; and five brothers, Robert, Carl, Lowell, Clark Jr., and Gordon.
