Vern Archer, 44, was welcomed by his father, Herman Archer, in heaven January 29, 2014 in San Francisco. He was born on January 17, 1970 in Livermore, California.

Mr. Archer is surviving by his wife of 19 years Mitzi Archer. Together Vern and Mitzi have two sons Jacob and Andrew. He is also survived by his mother Margaret Archer as well as his brothers  Norman Archer and Brian and wife Lisa Archer. His sister-in-law and brother-in-law are Dan and Jeanetta Allen. He was blessed with eight nieces and nephews Corey and Kaitlyn Allen, Dustin and Nicole Archer, Brian and Samantha Archer and Justin and Kayla Stoner.

Vern was a lifetime resident of Manteca and Salida. He attended local Manteca schools and graduated from Manteca High, class of 1988. He was a 26 year employee of Pacific Gas and Electric as a Welder. He attended Big Valley Grace Community Church in Modesto.  Vern enjoyed his job and the numerous friendships he made. He loved spending time with his family boating  at Don Pedro. He was an avid NASCAR fan and faithful Raider Fan. Vern had countless friendships which were evident with his many get-together’s and bbq’s. Vern was always willing to help anyone that needed it , never expecting anything in return. His strong-will and loving heart will never be forgotten. He will be missed deeply

P.L. Fry & Son is honored to be serving the Archer family. A memorial will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church 1505 Moffat Blvd. Manteca, Ca. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the family at gofundme.com (search Vern Archer) An online guest book is available for condolences to the family at www.plfryandson.com (search obituaries).    

Friday, February 7, 2014
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin