Vernon Lee Mahler, 65

Vernon Lee Mahler, went home to Jesus Friday, May 10, 2013, after a noble fight with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Kira Dawn Mahler; his brother, Greg Mahler; his sister, Sandy Mahler Opp; four nephews and one niece.

Vernon was born in Scobey, Mont., April 29, 1948, to Pauline Kennedy Mahler and Donald Mahler. Vernon grew up in Spokane. He joined the Army in 1967 and served his country in Vietnam through Jan. 9, 1970. Before coming to Idaho to care for his aging mother, he lived in Florida, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington and Alaska.

Vernon cherished time in the Idaho woods, where he loved to photograph God’s creations, write, hunt and pray. He published www.areyousavedyet.com, www.demiseoftheusa.com, www.howtodefinelove.com,www.alzheimersinhomecare.com and www.virtuesandvice.com.

Vernon’s greatest desire was for others to trust in Jesus’ saving grace and he used every opportunity to spread the message of God’s love and forgiveness until his parting words, “God is good.”

Special thanks to his steadfast friends and hospice nurses who were with him until he heard those precious words, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord.”

Donations are welcomed at Hospice House of North Idaho. Please visit Vernon’s online memorial atwww.belltowerfuneralhome.com.