Vern Palmblad Remembered

Heard the sad news of judge Vern Palmblad passed away on April 15, 2019.    This picture of him and wife Barbara was taken in 2009 in the show at Myrtle Point, Oregon.

 

Vern judged at the 2009 show.

Betty had the honor of having a photo taken with Vern.   Vern judged in California frequently in the 80s and 90s.   It's a pleasure to have him judged Angora.

This picture was taken in the 2015 Portland Convention.   Vern was waiting to be introduced during the opening ceremony.

From left to right are ARBA executive director Eric Stewart, convention general chairman Ted Deloyola, Vern's wife Barbara and Vern.   

The 2015 convention was dedicated to Vern, he had the honor of cutting the ribbon to signal the beginning of the convention.   On the left is ARBA president Josh Humphries, next to Vern is convention general chairman Ted Deloyola and in the very right is past ARBA president Cindy Wickizer.  The current SOP is dedicated to Cindy in this opening ceremony. 

ARBA website has posted a memoriam of Vern's life:   https://arba.net/announcements/