Vernon "Vern" Gary Robertson

Vernon "Vern" Gary Robertson, 70, of Rock Springs died Jan. 19, 2019, at IMC Hospital, in Salt Lake City after short illness.

He was born Jan. 21, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of Joseph "Joe" and Alice Robertson. He graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966. He married Margaret "Peggy" Joan Mahaney April 29, 1977, in Elko, Nev.

He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 in Rock Springs.

He worked in the warehouse at FMC for 38 years and retired several years ago.

He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and also loved camping, 4-wheeling, fishing, Elvis and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include his brother Richard Robertson; son Jack Robertson and wife Arjay Smith of Salt Lake City; daughters Tammy Robertson Callahan and husband Doug of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Kristina Jereb and husband Chris of Rock Springs; grandchildren Blaine Porter, Victoria Porter, Kadenza Mallan, Aidan Mallan, and Kyrie Jereb; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, brother Joey Robertson, parents, and grandchild Evelyn "Evie" Porter.

Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services will take place at the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 (old building) in Rock Springs Jan. 29, 4-7 p.m.

Condolences for family can be left at http://www.foxfh.com.