SAFFORD, Vernon C., 71, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died December 31, 2010, after a long illness. Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Vern was an Air Force officer, and after retirement from the U.S. Civil Service, he spent many years as a teacher and Special Needs aide throughout TUSD. He worked tirelessly with the Boy Scouts of America for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; sister, Kathleen; children, Valerie (John) LeCompte, Patrick (Michele), Christine (Clark) Foulke, Michael, and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Corrie, Elizabeth, Nick and Hannah. He will be greatly missed by many! May he walk with God forever. Visitation January 7, 2011, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Funeral January 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church. Graveside services following at All Faiths Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S FUNERAL HOMES. |