Vernon Steven Daniel

Vernon Steven Daniel, 90, left this world on November 17, 2024 surrounded by family. Born Jan 13, 1934 to Christine and Reme Daniel of Salem. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jocille, sister Evangeline Cobb; and sons, Richard and Kenneth.  Vernon is survived by daughters, Danette and Amy; sons, Gregory, Raymond (Charlotte), Vernon II (Pam), Joseph; and, 35 grand and great grandchildren. 

 After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy High School, Vernon enrolled at the University of Portland with a legal career in his sights. College plans were soon thwarted when he met Jocille Gregory, who became his beloved wife in 1955. They were married 62 years, until her passing in 2017.  Vernon was a proud and active union member while employed by The Statesman Journal newspaper for 17+ years. He later returned to his earlier interest in the legal sphere working for Legal Aid of Salem. There, he played an instrumental role in assisting the immigrating post-war refugee communities of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. 

Vernon was always in service to his church, his family, and the greater community.  Please join us December 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to honor and celebrate our father's life at Queen Of Peace Catholic Church, 4227 Lone Oak Rd. SE Salem, OR. A gathering is planned following the service and will include coffee, pastries and cookies