Vernon E. Fredericks, 72, of Kila, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born May 27, 1937, to Alvin and Justine (Plaisted) Fredericks at the family home in Kila.

Vernon attended school in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead High.

He met and later married Dorothy Haag on Dec. 22, 1967. They have two daughters, Karen and Stephanie.

Vern worked in the forest products industry most of his life and hauled for Stoltze Lumber for over 30 years. He loved walking in the woods and fishing was also a favorite pasttime, along with visiting his timber industry pals.

Vernon was preceded in death by his father, Alvin; mother, Justine; and brother, Raymond.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; and two daughters, Karen Nersveen and husband, Dan, with his three grandsons, Gunnar, Cade and Bret; and daughter, Stephanie Houchins and her husband, Jim; his sister, Florence Mathiason; with many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service for Vernon will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Chapel. There will be no visitation.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Vernon's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Vernon's guest book, offer condolences and share memories.