Vernon Rae Arbuckle
October 09, 1945 - August 22, 2020
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Vernon Rae Arbuckle
October 09, 1945 - August 22, 2020
Obituary
Vernon Rae Arbuckle, age 74, passed away on August 22, 2020 in Blaine, WA. Vernon was born in Bellingham on October 9, 1945 to Clyde and Alma (Sooter) Arbuckle. After high school, Vernon served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a truck driver for Puget Sound Freight, and also worked as a landscaper and as a bouncer at Oyster Run and Anacortes Days. He was also a member of the American Legion Riders Peace Arch Post 86, The Outreach Program, and many other community services.
Vernon enjoyed the simple pleasures life had to offer. He loved driving along the water at night, taking in the calm cool breeze. He loved reading, and car races, and going everywhere with his loyal dog Susie. He had a calm, slow way of talking, and could be quite the ladies’ man with those blue eyes of his. He could often be found dancing the night away at the VFW.
His sister Sharon Yeisley has such fond memories of the times he drove to Fife to visit with her. She loved spending time with him, not needing to do much but enjoy their conversations together and put up with his good-natured teasing. Even though he lived so far away, they always remained close friends. They stuck together through everything and always looked out for one another. He will be so deeply missed.
Vernon is predeceased by his parents and his brother Ronald Arbuckle. He is survived by his sister Sharon Yeisley of Ketchikan, AK, his cousin Sue Stanford of Custer, WA, as well at six nieces and five nephews.
Vernon will be laid to rest at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA.
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9 responses to Vernon Rae Arbuckle
Michelle Hayes says:
September 9, 2020
I am the secretary for the Legion Riders Post 86. We are saddened to hear of Vern’s passing. To quote a fellow rider, Vern was a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be greatly missed.
Sharon Yeisley says:
September 10, 2020
We will miss you Vern, and what a wonderful Brother !
Love Sharon
Art & Carla Furman says:
September 13, 2020
I’ve known Vern since high school. We always managed to stay in touch. Hard to believe he’s gone.
Will miss him alot. Thanks for the good times, Vern.
Delia Hasty,Yeisley says:
September 14, 2020
He was a wonderful uncle for me and my siblings. He inspired me to love old muscle cars and motorcycles. He always shocked me with his calmness and sense of humor. I promised to ride with him someday but i will ride for him now in his honor. He will always be in my heart and precious memories forever. I will never forget his laugh.
Delia Hasty,Yeisley says:
September 14, 2020
He was a wonderful uncle for me and my siblings. He always shocked me with his calmness and sense of humor. He inspired me to love old muscle cars and motorcycles. I promised him i would ride with him someday. Now i will ride for him in his honor. I will miss his laugh. He will be in our precious memories forever.