Vernon Arledge Obituary

Chaplain Vernon Dale Arledge of Redmond, Oregon left this world on June 9th, 2025. All who knew him are rejoicing knowing his final destination!
Born Sept 10, 1940, in Reno, Nevada, to Luther & Doris (Powning) Arledge. The family moved to Bend where he attended school until his graduation in 1958. Vern moved to Prineville with his 1st wife (Ruth Moore); they had 2 children, Phillip and Jayne, who became the perfect models for his budding photography studio. He was also a volunteer fireman who loved racing his neighbor to the station to see who got to drive the firetruck!
Life found Vern moving back to Redmond, working as a salesman and marrying Darlene(Miller) and adopting her 3 children- Tina, Joyce and Brian.
Vern accepted Christ in Nov 1972. After attending school in Hamilton, Montana, he became licensed & ordained Feb 1985, and began serving the Lord, with his wife, Darlene, singing while he gave his sermons at local churches. Throughout his ministry, Vern officiated hundreds of marriages & funerals in the surrounding area, always ending the service with an altar call. Vern's greatest joy was being able to lead a lost soul to Christ, sometimes in their final moments.
He especially felt humbled and honored to speak at any military service, regretting he could not enlist because of his eye problems. He had the greatest respect for all military members, and all they are asked to do for our country.
Vern spent quite a few years assisting Autumn Funeral Home in Redmond by (his words) "Chauffeuring the Quiet Ones" with peace and respect they so deserved.
Toastmasters Organization 1970-79
Chaplain to Redmond Fire & Police Departments since Aug 1, 1996. Later to include the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office and Oregon State Police in Redmond area.
Oregon Band of Brothers, Redmond
Chaplain to Oregon State Fire Marshall Office, statewide in 2000
Survived by Daughters Jayne(Jeff) Schaefer, Tina (Scott) Schmidt, Joyce(Glenn)Wittenberg, son Phil(Sharla) Arledge, brother Ken(Judy) Arledge, and many grand & great-grandchildren.
His calm gentleness & faith have been a rock to so many, and he would be proud of you for continuing his work.
In HIS service, I Love You All~
Chaplain Vern Psalms 23
A Memorial will be held on Friday, August 15th @10 am at
Assembly of God Church, 1865 W Antler Ave in Redmond
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up to assist the family with final expenses at
Umpqua Bank Acct ending #4045 under Jayne Schaefer
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