He was predeceased by his parents James and Buelah (Ecklund) Barrett.
Vern is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rene (Helen); Son – Reece (Carolyn) Barrett; children Spencer (Beth Kimpinski), Griffin, Jordan, Daughter – Tanya (Larry) Stover; children Dawson and Houston, Son – Dustyn Barrett. Siblings - Carl (Muriel) Barrett, Donna Fulton, Wayne (Carol) Barrett, Gary (Janet) Barrett, Shirley (Terry) Cornforth.
In Vern’s earlier years he started out wild cow milking, cow riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding then moving into many miles were spent around the prairies team roping, eventually pick up man for Prairie Rodeo. He was very hard working, always willing to lend a hand backing in the team roping box or teaching how to rope including holding clinics. He was no stranger to the post pounder and cutting hay.
Vern’s Last Rodeo was held Friday, July 29, 2022 at Rusty Wire Stables, 60 – 7th Avenue, Qu’Appelle at 1:30 p.m. Bring your own chair please.