Vern D Treat

July 17, 2017

Vern D. Treat of Toms River passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017. Formerly of Marshall, Arkansas, Vern was one of eleven children born to Grover Cleveland and Barbara Treat. He relocated to New Jersey at age sixteen and began a life-long career in construction; as he is well known in the area for his craftsmanship. Vern enjoyed softball, bowling, water skiing, and especially golf! Vern’s golfing ability won him numerous championships, both locally and along the Eastern coast. Upon retirement, Vern and his wife Dina travelled extensively throughout the United States. Anonymously contributing to many charities, especially for children, was dear to Vern’s heart! He is preceded in death by his parents, son Mark, brother Howard, brother Bill, brother Bob, brother Grover, brother John, and sister Audrey Ragland. Vern is survived by his wife Dina, five children; Elizabeth Dale Maguire (Patrick), Bruce Treat, Terry Elizabeth Barry, Darren Treat (Venus), and Robyn Rioux, brother Roy Gene Treat (Melinda); sisters Nellie Castleman, (Ted), Janet Patterson (Jim) and Barbara Treat, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Friday 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Carmona-Bolen Home For Funerals, 412 Main St. Toms River, NJ 08753. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River. Condolences can be sent to: www.carmonabolenfh.com