BUCHAN, Vernon Dale 1934-2020

BUCHAN, THOREN, HEIDEMAN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/5/2020 at 08:32:30

Vernon Dale Buchan

November 9, 1934 - April 2, 2020

Obituary

Waterloo, Iowa – Vernon D. Buchan, 85, of Waterloo, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at his home.

He was born November 9, 1934 in Iowa City, the son of George and Tillie (Thoren) Buchan, Sr. Vernon married Janet “Jan” Heideman at First Lutheran Church in Waterloo, on December 10, 1960; she preceded him in death May 18, 2019.

Vernon graduated from Waterloo West High School. He served in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged. Vernon worked as a butcher at Brownie’s Food Locker for many years. Then, he worked at Buffalo Weaver, formerly known as Millet’s Factory.

Vernon liked sports and was very passionate about the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs.

Survivors include two daughters, Denise (Steven) Spleas of Waukesha, Wis. and Terri Packingham of Waterloo, a son Daniel Buchan of Waterloo, three grandchildren, Rebecca (Richard) Potts, Joshua Spleas and Dominic Packingham and three brothers, Ronald (Karen) Buchan, Jerry (Judy) Buchan and Larry (Judy) Buchan all of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jan and several of his brothers and sisters.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Hagarty Waychoff Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Hagarty Waychoff Grarup Funeral Service