Obituary of Vernon Brian Haberman

HABERMAN - Vernon Brian Haberman of Yorkton, passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2019 after a two year battle with liver cancer at the age of 69. Vern was born December 5, 1949 in Kamsack to William and Bertha Haberman. Vern grew up in Winnipeg, and then moved back to Yorkton in 1969. That is where he met Joan and they were married August 7, 1971. They resided in Yorkton where they raised their family and made their home. Vern was predeceased by his father William, mother Bertha, brother Jerry, in-laws, Meta and Ewald Hautz and brother-in-law Darin Hautz. Vern is survived by his loving wife, Joan; sons Brian, Brad (Wendy), daughters Jenelle (Chad), Crystal (Jason), and his seven grandchildren, Akeelie, Dreyden, Carson, Jesse, Jayla, Olivia and Harper, brother Bruce (Diane) of Winnipeg, sister-in-law Laurel (Jim) of Prince Albert, brother-in-law Terry (Paulette) of Langenburg, sister-in-law JoAnne of Regina, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Vern worked for Pepsi for 21 years where he met a lot of great people and found his love of "pop". From there he moved on to drive truck for numerous companies with his last being for Home Hardware. Vern loved being social and enjoyed playing cards (Kaiser and Poker), broomball, hunting, and golfing. Recently he loved going to Rayzr's to enjoy "pop" with his buddies. Many family trips were had in the Van including camping, trips to Edmonton, Calgary, DisneyLand, and numerous hockey trips with the boys. In later years Vern enjoyed traveling to Moose Jaw with Merv and Clarinda, Cuba with Laurel and Mexico with Terry and Paulette and Laurel. Vern enjoyed visiting Brad and Wendy and Chad and Jenelle at SunShadows sitting around the fire and socializing. He enjoyed Friday nights with Crystal and Jason and Brian coming over to visit and watch the Riders. Last year Vern went to his first ever Rider game where he visited the new Mosaic Stadium and saw the Riders win over Ottawa. Vern enjoyed watching his grandsons playing hockey and football. Vern's presence will be missed by his family and friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 19th 2019 from Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Pastor Andrew Cottrill officiating. Soloist, Lawrence Kitz sang 'Look For Me at Jesus Feet'. Organist, Verna Liebrecht led the congregation in the hymns 'How Great Thou Art', 'Jesus Sinners Doth Receive', and 'How Great Thou Art'. The urnbearer was Akeelie Haberman. The interment will take place at a later date in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials were to Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Service Details. Service When: Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 11:00am Location: Zion Lutheran Church Address: 234 Independent St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0S8