Good morning,
After a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Vernon Friday passed away peacefully in his sleep last night, March 4, 2022. He would have been 83 in May. The whole family was able to spend time with him in the months and weeks leading up to his passing and were present until he went to sleep last night. This time was filled with many stories and laughter, often until he had trouble breathing and we had to give him a break. He was joking and playful to the end, even with the Hospice nurse. He was comfortable, alert, and clear minded, able to say his goodbyes to everyone.
After 14 years as an Army Chaplain, he served the leak sealing industry as an engineer, mentor, friend and counselor for many many people for 40 years, especially for me. I had the privilege to start working with him in January of 1994 until he finally retired from full time work in 2020 at the age of 81. He set the bar very high in terms of showing me that being a successful engineer and business owner is so much more than just having a head full of technical knowledge. He loved his work and the people he worked with, here in our office and all of those we've served over the years. He was a faithful and loving husband of my mother for 62 years. He never failed to listen, to offer good advice, and to be supportive. I could not have asked for a better Dad and friend.
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