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Clifford Elmer “Cliff” Oakley

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Birth	:	10 Jan 1930 Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2013 McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0699997, -101.5318985
Description	:	Clifford Elmer "Cliff" Oakley, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. Cliff was born on January 10, 1930 to parents, Clarence Leonard and Grace Belle (Naphis) Oakley, Sr., at Lamar, CO. Cliff moved with his family at a young age to Benkelman, NE. where he attended school. Cliff entered the US Navy on December 18, 1950 and served during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Sicily. He was honorably discharged on November 3, 1954. On August 5, 1956, Cliff was united in marriage to Zetta "Annie" Louetta Haining at Trenton. To this union Cliff became... Read More	Clifford Elmer "Cliff" Oakley, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. Cliff was born on January 10, 1930 to parents, Clarence Leonard and Grace Belle (Naphis) Oakley, Sr., at Lamar, CO. Cliff moved with his family at a young age to Benkelman, NE. where he attended school. Cliff entered the US Navy on December 18, 1950 and served during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Sicily. He was honorably discharged on November 3, 1954. On August 5, 1956, Cliff was united in marriage to Zetta "Annie" Louetta Haining at Trenton. To this union Cliff became a loving father to Sally, Jerry and Rexene. Born to this marriage were Rita and Terri to make their family complete. Cliff worked for the Nebraska Game and Parks for some 43 years beginning two years at the Swanson Reservoir and then Red Willow Reservoir until his retirement. He was a member of the Benkelman (NE.) American Legion, Benkelman (NE.) Veteran's of Foreign Wars, and McCook (NE.) Eagle's Club since 1971. Cliff enjoyed hunting and fishing, arrowhead hunting, and bird watching. His other pastimes included stock car racing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren often telling them stories about the time he spent in the service. Cliff was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Marie Wilson, Naomi Penn and Eulala Steward and brother, Clarence Leonard Oakley, Jr. Survivors are: wife, Zetta "Annie" Oakley of McCook, NE.; children, Sally (Ed) Vontz of North Platte, NE., Jerry (Robin) Wonderly of Alliance, NE., Rexene (Dennis) Johnson of Clive IA., Rita (Lawrence) Herron of McCook,NE. and Terri Propes of Litchfield Park, AZ.; brother, Wayne (Jeanie) Oakley of Englewood, CO.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Burial was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE.

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Clifford Elmer “Cliff” Oakley's memorial is located at: Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA.
When did Clifford Elmer “Cliff” Oakley death?
Clifford Elmer “Cliff” Oakley death on 24 Mar 2013 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.0699997
Longitude: -101.5318985

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence Leonard Oakley Sr.

(1893 - 1987)

Grace Belle Nafus Oakley

(1897 - 1982)

Spouse

Zetta Louetta “Anie” Haining Oakley

(unknow - unknow)

Siblings

Gladys Marie “Marie” Oakley Wilson

(1916 - 1974)

Eulala E. Oakley Steward

(1919 - 2009)

Melivia Naomi “Naomi” Oakley Penn

(1924 - 2006)

PFC Clarence Leonard Oakley Jr.

(1927 - 1990)

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