Ernest Vinsant

Ernest George Vinsant was born on January 17th 1947 and went home to the lord on April 19th 2025.Erne was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth (toots) Vinsant, brother Anthony Parks, and sister Lilly Heal.Erne is survived by his wife Teresa, daughter Crystal, brother Charles and his wife Joan, sister-in-law Virginia, and many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.Erne grew up in Shoshone, ID.  After he graduated he joined the Navy and served for seven years.  During his time in the Navy he went to thirty plus countries.  One of his missions in the Navy was spaceship recovery.  Task Force One Four Zero Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force Atlantic.  Earth-Orbital Flight of Skylab crewed by astronauts.  After the Navy Erne settled in Albuquerque.  He worked iron for a while then was hired at Sandia Nat'l Labs and worked there until he retired.Erne loved hunting, all sports, enjoyed coaching little league and spending time with family.Erne will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  We give thanks to our Heavenly Father for his life and for the opportunity to have shared it.Services will be held on May 15th at 10:00 at New Beginnings Church Of God, 4770 Montgomery Blvd. NE, 87109 followed by a burial at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, 87107