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Memories for Vern From: Steve & Gail Otnes Kim and family, our very deepest condolences. The sad news of Vern's untimely passing came as a shock to us as it has to all. Vern was happy go lucky, a most caring and giving spirit. Always upbeat, Verns special gift, was bringing joy to others and smiles to their faces. Folks were blessed by his uplifting presence. Vern always made time for others and left them feeling better about life. We are so sorry for the untimely passing of this very special man and his wonderful and joyous spirit. Vern will be missed by all. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Nathan & Jeni Anderson Jordan & Family - We are so sorry to hear of you loss.
We were shocked to hear the news. We cannot imagine what you
must be going through. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING
that we can do. We will keep your family in our prayers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dave & Dawn Rayburn Dear Kim and Family, We wish we could be with you at this time. Please know that we keep you in our hearts and prayers. Love, Dave & Dawn --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: John Krupa & family Vern, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gil and Emily Krueger My memories of dear Vern are as a teenager. He and his band playing at my wedding dance in 1968. We are both so sorry for your loss. Today I spent thinking about all of you and loss you are feeling. May God be your refuge at this time and days to come. Love Emmy and Gil Krueger, West Bend, Wisc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Helen and Pius Ternes Kim. and family: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Sheryl Solberg So sorry for your loss. Vern will be missed by so many. He has left so many great memories - mine will be left in the sunshine of the Black Hills on a motorcycle. I thank him for that adventure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Patty (Tricia) Hunter He is so missed. I am so glad I saw all of you this summer. God Bless you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LaDonna Elhardt My deepest sympathy to you all. May the many wonderful memories you have help you during this most difficult time and in the days ahead. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rick Johnson I am so saddened to hear of Vern's passing. I was introduced to him and the rest of the Rivet Mile folks in 1993 by my good friend Warren Nelson (who has since passed away). I was the 'un-official' military liason between Rivet Mile and the missile wing. I used to stop by the 'Hoot' on Thursday afternoons which was the Rivet Milers 'Friday.' As they would unwind from a long week in the missile field, I always made it a point to sit near Vern. He was an articulate story teller who could have you crying tears of laughter when the punch-line finally came through. He and I used to talk a lot about music. Although I couldn't play much more than a radio, I was very much a music enthusiast and he would always take the time to explain the business of music making to me. I watched him play several times and he had a special gleam in his eye when he was playing with his boys. One thing I can say for sure about Vern: he deeply loved his wife and children. Although I'm living in Rapid City now, I still miss those Thursdays and listening to Vern. God bless you Vern. If there is music in heaven, I know that you will be leading the band. Rick --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Krupa Kim and family, My deepest condolences to all of you. Vern was such a wonderful, caring person. To see him with all of you, especially the connection he had with the boys when they played, was always an inspiration to me. I will always hold the memories close to my heart of playing with the Korslien Family Band. He will be missed. You're in my prayers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Paul Vicha I was very sorry to hear about this and wish the family strength.
I used to ride often with Vern and Al back in the day. Vern was
a very strong and determined person... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bruce and Sandy Stroklund Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Vern, was one of the finest people I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. His dedication to his family and friends was apparent in the way he lived. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Debbie Laskody Our thoughts and prayers are with you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GENE MILLER and GORDY ZIETZ Kim and family --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Solveig Sringer My heart and my prayers go out to Verns friends and family.
I never met Vern but am acquainted with some of his family and
have heard so many wonderful things about him and especially
his music. What a wonderful dedication to his life for his sons
to carry on that music. "Vern,look up mom and Monica up
there and get another group going with just a little different
audience." Again my condolences to all. Especially you Darlene.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Kent & Marney Pietsch Kim and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies Kent and Marney Pietsch --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Angie & Delwin Freda Dear Kim & Family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dorene Smith My deepest sympathy to you Kim,Johan,Jordan,Jacob and all the family. You don't know me but I was at the Hostfest every year and any other place that I knew the Korsliens would be singing. You have always been one of my favorite to listen to and will continue to enjoy my CDs. To see that great love and bond between father and sons was so wonderful.I could see the love Vern had for his sons and his loving wife just by watching him. I am so sorry for the loss and pain you have at this time.Hold on to all your many precious memories.He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Myrna Allen Darlene and Bill, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Betsy Hulberg To the Korslien family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Terry Debbie Dylan Lennox Kim and family: It is with a heavy hart that I send our deepest Sympathies. Please take comfort that we along with your numerous friends are proud to call your family friends of ours. Terry, Debbie, Dylan Lennox --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: lynn and Deb Nelson Kim and boys, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marlys Piatz Extending my sympathy to all of you..I personally never met Vern except through his music...he had such a good time with his sons..one time he was in Harvey with them and he introduced himself as their father saying they let him play with them..also enjoyed all of you at the Hostfest...God bless all of you --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Don Simonson I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Vern. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Rick / Donna Selk Vern will be Greatly missed....To the entire Family of Vern, you are in our Thoughts and Prayers.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Michelle and Family You are in our thoughts and prayers! I have always held you
all close to my heart. You can't pick your relatives, but God
sure blessed us with this family! I feel fortunate to be a part
of it. I love you all and I am sorry that I am not with you today.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Amber Karlberg Kim, Jordan, Jake, & John, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Arvid & Marilynn Reimann & James Lochthowe Kim and Family --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: George & Eileen Masters To Kim and the Boys, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Leo & Sula Bruins Vern was a good friend and neighbor and will be missed by all who knew him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Phyllis & Choice Hotels Staff Kim and boys: The loss of Vern was such a shock to all of us. We so enjoyed listened to the music he shared with us at holiday parties and Hostfest. From myself and the entire staff at the Choice Hotels Minot Center, we will miss the joy Vern brought to others through his love for music and life. Our prayers are with you all. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mark & Debi Skees Kim and family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: wild bill obin Kim, and boy's, i am so heart broke, to hear about brother vern,my love and prayers are sent your way, i am verry sorry that i could not be their for you at this sad time, keep in touch, and godbless, bill obin, henefer utah 84033 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Luanne (Johnson) and Jeff Lee Dear Kim and family, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dorothy and Art Mariner We were so sorry to hear about Vern, we so enjoyed them when they played for our family reunion in our garage this past summer as did everyone else who was here and we looked forward to seeing them play at Hostfest.. Blessings to your family The Mariners --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bev Aper from Harlan Hunter's sister: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jo Perry My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was a guest in your home many years ago and had the pleasure of hearing the family play music and have much fun together. I am a friend of Tricia Hunter and have pleasant memories of your family. God bless. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Greg Bakke Korslien Family: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lance, Cheryl, Andy and Chelsie Tryhus We will definately miss Vern. He was always smiling and so much fun to be around! We remember going to the state fair and listening to Vern and the boys play!We will keep the family in our prayers! We love you and we miss you dearly. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Samantha and Hunter Marcantonio My thoughts and prayers have been with you all since learning about Vernon. I am so happy that I was able to meet him this last summer when Tricia and I came for a visit. He was a very happy and lively person and with good reason will be missed dearly. Sending the family all the love I can muster. Samantha Marcantonio. Tricia Hunters daughter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mike Stenvold Having returned from a business meeting out of town I was
sadden to hear and read of Vern's passing. My heart goes out
to all the family. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lenette Hoover Dear Kim, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Vern's Mom Vern, I cant believe you are gone. I remember when you were born and we brought you home to your little brother,Alan.You were only a year apart in ages, so we had two babies,,So much love..Then your cousins, Marlyn,Richard and Milton lived in the same yard..You Korslien boys grew up to be wonderful men and always stuck together , even to this day it is wonderful to see all of you and your families so close..I dont know how we are going to get through this without Vern, but with the help of prayers and love, we will get through..My heart is broken and I speak for Kim, Alan and Johan,Jordan,and Jacob,Bill, Ken and all Verns brothers in life..The tears flow freely at any time as we try and go about what has to be done.. Thank you to Kelly of the funeral home and to Rev. Ken Nelson, the singers, Daryl,Cheryl and Jordan, as he sang one last song to his Dad.. We will always love you Vern.and some day we will be with you again . Love always, Mom --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: His Mom Learning to hammer nails into whatever was handy.......Cousins ,Richard Marlyn and Milton were always nearby..Therin started a very close relationship betwen those Korslien sons, that still thrives among them today. When one needs help, you need only ask once..this, my dearest son is why it is so hard to understand why you were taken from us so suddenly..you had many projects ahead that you were so excited about,we were too ..I will always love you Vern,We know you are still with us even though we dont see you, we will always feel your presence.Watch over us till we meet again..I love you, Mom --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ruth Skar Dear Kim and family, I am so very very sorry about Vern! You
have been in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will comfort
you, give you the strength to make it through this, and that
He will give you the peace that passes all understanding. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Cam My beloved brother, How I miss you so much, and wishing you
were still here. I think about you everday. You left way too
soon, and it hurts so much. I know I didn't act like a sister
to you(but now it's too late for that) and I'm regretting every
minute of it now. You treated me more of a sister, then Alan
ever did. You appreciated me, and you accepted me on who I was.
I miss your hugs, I miss your jokes, I miss your sense of humor.
But most of all Vern, I Miss You. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom McHone I was in a band in Alaska with Vern, "Bill White and the Rhythm Masters" in 72-73. He was a first-rate individual as well as an excellent drummer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |