VerNon T and Lorene Burton Blackham History

War Stories with Tony Marzellic 27.02.2026 9:43 ↓

We've passed ten thousand people today. Why them?"

Missionary Service: Elder Mallory 27.02.2026 3:11 ↓

"I want Elder Blackham to see it more than anybody."

Calling to the High Council pt.2 27.02.2026 7:14 ↓

Legal issues in church programs?!

Calling in the High Council pt.1 27.02.2026 5:36 ↓

"I know fifty men in this stake that's far better qualified than I am."

Missionary Service: "...we washed... against this minister." 27.02.2026 6:12 ↓

"Elder." He said, "Elder, what do you know about this?" And I said, "Well, I know we were refused by all the people up north of Holtville because of this minister.'' He said, "What did you do about it?" And I said, "Well, I had a strong impression during the night to get up and wash our feet and bear witness against the minister and against the congregation."

Missionary Service: "...you're hungrier than I am so you do the praying." 27.02.2026 5:02 ↓

Walking alon there was a candy, a box of, Hershey candy bar box. He kicked it and there was so ething in it. He ran over to it and opened up and there was, I can't remember whe er there was three or four Hershey candy bars on the inside.

Visiting Pearl Harbor 27.02.2026 2:45 ↓

"...there were the bullet holes in the buildings still."

Student impacts as a teacher 27.02.2026 5:39 ↓

If it hadn't been for {VerNon}, I would never have graduated. He has really helped us with the math."

Hardware Robbery! 27.02.2026 2:10 ↓

"Mr. Blackham, when we have our class reunion, I'm going to tell everybody about this." And I said, "Don't you say a word."

SS Taught me to Fight Dirty 27.02.2026 7:24 ↓

I know the other story I wanted you to tell. It was back in Germany. How you learned to fight with the SS Guards. And what you had to do when you were home with it.

Elmo Turner in Hawaii 27.02.2026 3:17 ↓

"Brother Blackham, do you really think you're going to change my blessing?" I said, "No, I just thought I'd give you some suggestions."

Padma's Conversion 27.02.2026 11:12 ↓

"I joined the church and filled a mission and made quite a chage in my life.''

Preisthood Blessings vs Witchcraft? 27.02.2026 4:57 ↓

"She's a witch." I said "What's she doing?" He said, "She's cursing you.''

Lorene telling of health issues in Hawaii 27.02.2026 7:01 ↓

Blocked arteries

A message for the grandchildren 27.02.2026 0:35 ↓

Echo the message of the church

Health issues in Hawaii 27.02.2026 5:52 ↓

Speaking with Brother Kapu

The Devil went Down to Kahuku 27.02.2026 6:45 ↓

Finishing the story of the vision, missionary experiences, and giving a blessing of healing.

"I have dreamed a dream or I've seen a vision." 27.02.2026 13:36 ↓

VerNon shares a vision or dream he had while in Hawaii. Seeing church leaders, hearing heavenly choirs, Seeing the righteous engaged in missionary work. He recieved answers to scriptural questions.

"I dreamed that I was to be teaching at BYU Hawaii" 27.02.2026 7:21 ↓

Serving in Tarawa, Lorene's stroke, moving to BYU Hawaii

Josef Karl, Kindred Spirits 27.02.2026 6:18 ↓

We actually expressed the desire that I knew him-felt c1oser to him than I did my own brothers.

Indian Arrowhead Cave 27.02.2026 5:13 ↓

Hiking with the young men and discovering a cave with thousands of arrowheads.

"I had to get that ring off her finger." 27.02.2026 6:26 ↓

Finishing the Mission, attending BYU, and Meeting Lorene

Missionary Service: Working the Mountains 27.02.2026 8:54 ↓

Proof that Californians have never been able to handle the snow.

Going to School or Going on a Mission? 27.02.2026 7:50 ↓

"I was called to the California Mission."

Returning from War: "Mom, aren't you going to talk to me?" 27.02.2026 5:53 ↓

Leaving the war from Bremerhaven, Germany.