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Vernon

Vernon "Vern" Sylvester Befort

b. February 22, 1931

Mechanicsburg

Vernon “Vern” Sylvester Befort

Vernon “Vern” Sylvester Befort, age XX, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Hays, KS, passed away on DAY, MONTH #, YEAR.  Vern was born on Sunday, February 22, 1931, in Munjor, KS to the late Jacob Befort and Lidwina (Leiker) Befort.  Vern was the widower of Verna Agnes (Hoffman) Befort, whom he married on May 15, 1954, and who died on August 31, 2017.  In addition to his parents and wife, Vern is preceded in death by his three brothers, Donald, Marvin and Earl Befort.

Vern’s survivors include his three sons: Howard Befort and his wife, LaDonna, of Mechanicsburg; Bruce Befort and his wife, Kathy, of Mechanicsburg; Brian Befort and his wife, Angie, of Osborne, KS; his eight grandchildren: Tammy, Kassandra, Britton, Michelle, Maggie, Brice, Brandon and Brooke; his six great-grandchildren: Brendan, Ethan; and many nieces and nephews.

All are welcome to join Vern’s family at his visitation and gathering of family and friends on DAY, MONTH #, YEAR, from XX:XX X.m. to XX:XX X.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.  Vern’s family invites everyone to his Mass of Christian Burial on DAY, MONTH #, YEAR, beginning at XX:XX X.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 883 Moscow Street, Munjor, KS 67601; with Fr. Earl Befort celebrating.  Burial will follow in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Munjor, KS followed by a time of food and fellowship at the VFW Ft. Hays Post 9076, 2106 Vine Street, Kays, KS 67601.

Contributions in celebration of Vern’s life can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090, www.alz.org.

Vern’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Vern’s full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

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