Obituary of Vernon D. Halvorson

Vernon D. Halvorson, 82, of Parker, CO, Entered into Heaven on November 20, 2019 with family at his side.

Visitation 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, followed by Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m.  Burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock, CO at 2:00 p.m.

Vernon was born on August 14, 1937 to Milford and Elsie (Edinger) Halvorson in Palermo, North Dakota.  He obtained an Associates Degree in Agriculture from North Dakota State University.  On October 8, 1961, Vernon married Marilyn Vesey in Palermo, North Dakota.  Together, they farmed/ranched until retirement.  Vernon's hobbies included obtaining his pilot license, hunting and fishing.  He was a Christian, father, grandfather, husband, carpenter, business man, member of the NRA, loved horses, veteran of the United States Army, cars, tractors, practical jokes and a poet.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn, Daughters Colette Schumacher (Monument, CO) married to Ray Schumacher and Pam Halvorson (Parker, CO).  Grandchildren, Cole Schumacher married to Erin Schumacher and Chase Schumacher.  Brother, Don Walters (Minot, ND), Sister, Bonnie Ingebritson (Florida).  Vernon was preceded in death by his Parents, Milford and Elsie Halvorson and Sister,  Sherry Halvorson.