Vernon Gene BAILEY

BAILEY, OLSON, CLEVENGER, POLSDOFER, POLSDORFER, STRONG

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:44

February 23, 1942 ---- August 29, 2017

Vernon Gene Bailey, 75 of Swaledale, died peacefully Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Per Vernon's wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Vernon Bailey Memorial Fund.

Vernon was born February 23, 1942, the son of Merle and Margaret (Olson) Bailey in Clarion. He married Nadara Clevenger on August 27, 1964, in Spanaway, WA. Vernon graduated from CAL Community High School in Latimer. Following high school he joined the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1979 as a Staff Sergeant.

Vernon was a lifetime member of the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868. He enjoyed flying and drag racing as a young man. He also liked making wooden gifts for family members and always had a love for his country and the Air Force.

Vernon is survived by three children, Charlotte (Raymond) Polsdofer of Swaledale, Rodney Bailey of Swaledale, Janine (Brian) Strong of St. Joseph, MN; three grandchildren, Marshal (Oksana) Polsdofer, Noah Polsdofer and Reese Strong; two brothers, Merle Dean Bailey of Rowan and Gerald (Sharon) Bailey of Belmond; and his beloved dog, Missy. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife, Nadara, on April 15, 2017.