Vernie Christensen, 84, Hamilton Missouri passed away on April 24 2011 at his home in Hamilton. He had retired from General Motors in 1986 where he worked in the paint department and had been a forklift operator. He had also previously worked for Standard Oil in Kansas City Mo.Vernie was born on March 28 1927 in Missouri Valley Iowa to Raymond and Lela Hunt Christensen. He was a 1945 Cameron Missouri high school graduate. He had served our country in the Army during World War II. Vernie was a member of the Community of Christ Church and he loved fishing.On September 5 1953 Vernie married Georgie Mae Trotter in St. Joseph. She preceded him in death in 1997. He was also preceded in death by his parents.Survivors: Three daughters Denise (Kenneth) Youtsey Altamont; Colleen Moore Hamilton; and Debbie (Doug) Bruce Hamilton; Sisters Betty Olson-Brandvold Independence; and Shirley Schoff Hamilton; Brother Kenneth Christensen Independence; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral: 5:30 p.m. Thursday April 28 at the Community of Christ Church Cameron Mo.Formal Visitation: 4 p.m. to service time April 28 at the church.Interment: Highland Cemetery Hamilton.Memorials: The American Diabetes Association.Friends may call after noon on Wednesday April 27.Arrangements: Bram Funeral Home Hamilton   Bram Funeral Services