Vernon Pettet was born May 18, 1931 in Boseman MT. died July 7, 2012. He was a Spokane resident of 60 years. Vern worked as an engineer for Continental Baking Company until his retirement in 1993. He is survived by his wife Ethel, six daughters Debra Buckner, Denise Pettet, Diane Marsh, Danette (Jonathan) Sprague, Doreen (Ken) Fletcher , Deanne Darby; and son Vernon L. (Jacquie) Pettet Jr.; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Vernon will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday July 14, 2012 at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4305 N. Division, Spokane, WA.