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Vernon Alfred Akers

Birth	:	22 Feb 1929 Alburnett, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 2015 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0224991, -91.6335983
Description	:	He was born February, 22, 1929 in Alburnett, Iowa to James and Edith (Young) Akers, the 3rd of four children. Vernon graduated from McKinley High School in Cedar Rapids. His Uncle Eldon was his mentor. Vernon followed in his uncle's footsteps by joining the Marine Corp in 1948. He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. After returning to the states, he married Inez Jennings January 20, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and had three beautiful children: Julia, David, and Sandra. Vernon was a craftsman and spent... Read More	He was born February, 22, 1929 in Alburnett, Iowa to James and Edith (Young) Akers, the 3rd of four children. Vernon graduated from McKinley High School in Cedar Rapids. His Uncle Eldon was his mentor. Vernon followed in his uncle's footsteps by joining the Marine Corp in 1948. He served 4 years in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. After returning to the states, he married Inez Jennings January 20, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and had three beautiful children: Julia, David, and Sandra. Vernon was a craftsman and spent hours in his workshop. He enjoyed dancing, camping, and traveling the United States, but mostly the warm states where Inez could put her toes in the sand. After retiring with 31 exemplary years with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, he and Inez split their time between Iowa and Mission, Texas. In Texas, Vernon enjoyed calling bingo and dancing. Inez passed away in 2002. Having much love to share, Vernon married Leota Kline July 1, 2005 at which time they moved to Anamosa, Iowa. Vernon and Leota spent their time dancing, and baking. They also enjoyed a few winters in Mission, Texas cutting up the dance floor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez; his parents; siblings, James Akers, Jr., Rachel Long, Harley Akers; and grandson, Samuel Cox.

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Where is Vernon Alfred Akers's memorial?
Vernon Alfred Akers's memorial is located at: Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA.
When did Vernon Alfred Akers death?
Vernon Alfred Akers death on 16 Apr 2015 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vernon Alfred Akers's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0224991
Longitude: -91.6335983

Family Members:

Parent

James Arthur Akers

(1902 - 1991)

Edith Frances Young Akers

(1904 - 1989)

Spouse

Inez Mae Jennings Akers

(1929 - 2002)

Leota Mae Ohlhauser Kline Akers

(1927 - 2015)

Children

Julia Anne “Granny” Akers Bernot

(1952 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

2. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500

3. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0111008, -91.6268997

4. Oak Shade Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

5. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

6. Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9851700, -91.6528200

7. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

8. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9817000, -91.6655000

9. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.6455994

10. Old City Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9752000, -91.6482000

11. Syrian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9742012, -91.6472015

12. Saint George Orthodox Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9737900, -91.6473700

13. Saint Johns Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9724998, -91.6433029

14. Brockman Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9735000, -91.6140000

15. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

16. Eben Israel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9590000, -91.6550000

17. Czech National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -91.6541977

18. Muslim National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

19. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

20. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

21. Baker Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9383011, -91.6335983

22. Campbell Cemetery
Bertram, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.5381012

23. Martin Creek Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0093994, -91.5188980

24. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740