Vern Edgar Hurt

Vern Edgar Hurt was born September 14, 1939 in Trenton, Missouri to John and Bernadene (Marrs) Hurt. His mother died when he was young, and Vern was raised by his aunt and uncle, Frances and Noel Hughes. Vern grew up in Trenton where he graduated from Trenton High School in 1958. Following high school, Vern attended Trenton Junior College and the University of Missouri. As a young boy, Vern was active in sports, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Vern married Linda Hoffman on February 16, 1964 at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton, Missouri, and to this union, three children were born: Anthony, Allison, and Adam. The family lived in a variety of locations from California, to Montana, and New England, before settling in Omaha. Vern served for over two years in the United States Coast Guard before starting his career with the National Park Service. He then worked 40 years with the National Parks Service serving as a National Park Service Ranger and later as Safety Manager. He began his career in 1966, and served in Badlands National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Yellowstone National Park, and Cape Cod National Park. As Safety Manager, Vern oversaw National Parks throughout the Midwest. He retired from the Park Service in 2006. Vern was a member of Peace Presbyterian Church in Elkhorn, and stayed active by skiing, scuba diving, golfing, hunting and fishing, and also enjoyed gardening and collecting coins. His work with the Parks Service was especially important to him, but he was most proud of his family, and his two granddaughters. He had a great sense of humor, and strong character and convictions. He will be remembered as a loyal, protective, faithful, loving, and funny man. Vern passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 5 months, and 5 days. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernadene, and his aunt and uncle Frances and Noel Hughes. He is survived by his wife Linda of Elkhorn, sons Adam of Taos, NM, and Anthony of Newtown, MO, daughter Allison of Omaha, granddaughters: Haley and Erin, brother Gary (Linda) Hurt, and sister Joyce (Art) Miller. Vern E. Hurt, age 73, of Elkhorn, NE died 2/19/13 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Vern was born September 14, 1939 in Trenton, MO to John and Bernadene (Marrs) Hurt, and was raised by Frances and Noel Hughes after his mother’s death. Vern is preceded in death by his parents and the Hughes’. He is survived by his wife Linda of Elkhorn, NE, sons Adam of Taos, NM, and Anthony of Newtown, MO, daughter Allison of Omaha, granddaughters: Haley and Erin, brother Gary (Linda) Hurt, and sister Joyce (Art) Miller. A memorial service will be held 1:30 PM Saturday (2/23/13) at Peace Presbyterian Church, Elkhorn, NE, Rev. Dwight Williams, officiating. No visitation will be held. Private interment. Memorials to Peace Presbyterian Church or the National Parks Service Employee & Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.

Vern Edgar Hurt

September 14, 1939 - February 19, 2013