1945
Michael
2021
Michael Wayne Kerns
September 27, 1945 — April 20, 2021
MICHAEL WAYNE KERNS September 27, 1945 - April 20, 2021 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Born in Vallejo, CA, and passed away after a month-long illness in Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield, CA. He was a long time Bakersfield resident for close to 50 years.
Michael joined the Marine Corp July 17, 1963 and was a proud Marine who loved his country and fellow Veterans. He served two tours in Vietnam 1965-1966. He was honorably discharged as a Sargent June 30, 1967. Michael belonged to the American Legion Post #682 in East Bakersfield and spent many hours up there with his veteran buddies or at Camp Hamilton. Michael worked as a Firefighter, Carpenter, in the oil fields for Atlantic Oil, and with Gary Drilling, Wellhead Machinery, Rain for Rent, the Trailer Company and Youngs Transfer & Storage where he retired as Warehouse Manager/Dispatcher. He was a 49er fan, liked camping with his family, fishing with his friends, shooting pool, doing his daily crossword puzzle and talking about Nascar races with daughter Lynnette. He loved being with people and whenever he met someone new, he always found something or someone they would have in common.
He is survived by his spousal-equivalent of 44-years Joyce Foust Childers, daughters Tasi Kerns Barton, Lynnette Childers Hanshew (husband Phillip), sons Mike Kerns Jr (wife Marietta), Jeff Childers (wife Castalia), grandchildren Bailey and Ty Kerns, John and Tiffany Barton, Ray Childers, great-grandchildren Scarlett Rose and Maverick, one sister Donna Carroll (husband Peter), one brother-in-law-equivalent Jerry Foust (wife Mary) and several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Lois Kerns.
The family would like to thank everyone for their condolences and help during this time, including Tracy from Legion Post #682, Tom & Kathy Johnson and the ICU nurses Maria, Chris and Jennifer who gave him wonderful care and stayed with him so he wasn't alone.
In lieu of flowers the family would suggest a donation to Camp Hamilton; P.O. Box 81112, Bakersfield, CA 93380 or The American Legion Post #682, 130 Goodman Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
Services will be held May 7, 2021, at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA with viewing 10:00 a.m. and service 11:30 a.m. The Legion Riders Post #26 will be leading the precession to the Bakersfield National Cemetery for Mike's Military service at 2:00 p.m.
Born in Vallejo, CA, and passed away after a month-long illness in Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield, CA. He was a long time Bakersfield resident for close to 50 years.
Michael joined the Marine Corp July 17, 1963 and was a proud Marine who loved his country and fellow Veterans. He served two tours in Vietnam 1965-1966. He was honorably discharged as a Sargent June 30, 1967. Michael belonged to the American Legion Post #682 in East Bakersfield and spent many hours up there with his veteran buddies or at Camp Hamilton. Michael worked as a Firefighter, Carpenter, in the oil fields for Atlantic Oil, and with Gary Drilling, Wellhead Machinery, Rain for Rent, the Trailer Company and Youngs Transfer & Storage where he retired as Warehouse Manager/Dispatcher. He was a 49er fan, liked camping with his family, fishing with his friends, shooting pool, doing his daily crossword puzzle and talking about Nascar races with daughter Lynnette. He loved being with people and whenever he met someone new, he always found something or someone they would have in common.
He is survived by his spousal-equivalent of 44-years Joyce Foust Childers, daughters Tasi Kerns Barton, Lynnette Childers Hanshew (husband Phillip), sons Mike Kerns Jr (wife Marietta), Jeff Childers (wife Castalia), grandchildren Bailey and Ty Kerns, John and Tiffany Barton, Ray Childers, great-grandchildren Scarlett Rose and Maverick, one sister Donna Carroll (husband Peter), one brother-in-law-equivalent Jerry Foust (wife Mary) and several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Lois Kerns.
The family would like to thank everyone for their condolences and help during this time, including Tracy from Legion Post #682, Tom & Kathy Johnson and the ICU nurses Maria, Chris and Jennifer who gave him wonderful care and stayed with him so he wasn't alone.
In lieu of flowers the family would suggest a donation to Camp Hamilton; P.O. Box 81112, Bakersfield, CA 93380 or The American Legion Post #682, 130 Goodman Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.
Services will be held May 7, 2021, at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA with viewing 10:00 a.m. and service 11:30 a.m. The Legion Riders Post #26 will be leading the precession to the Bakersfield National Cemetery for Mike's Military service at 2:00 p.m.
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Service Schedule
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Friday, May 7, 2021
10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
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Friday, May 7, 2021
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