Claude Clendenny, 88, of Grant, NE, died Thursday, July 18, 1991 at the Grant Hospital.
He was employed by Standard Oil in Venango, CO and later Sinclair Oil in Grant, NE. He later established the Highline Transfer and a produce business, transporting fruit and vegetables from Denver to North Platte. He also had served as a Perkins County deputy sheriff for six years. After his retirement, he enjoyed refinishing furniture. Born April 11, 1903 in Calhoun. County, he was orphaned as a young boy and was raised by his uncle and aunt, Amos and Olive Clendenny, and moved to western Nebraska as a young man. He married Viola Deardorf in Sterling, CO on December 21, 1929 and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sharon Urbach of South Bend, IN, Carolyn McKenzie of Hastings, NE and Barbara Morgan of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren.
The body was cremated. Memorial services were held on Saturday, July 20, 1991 at the Grant Congregational Church with the Rev. Ed Zimmerman officiating. Bullock-Long Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clendenny engaged in the occupation of fishing which he pursued for 5 years after which he became interested in the mercantile business opening a general store in 1892 in Mozier and later selling out and devoting his attention to agriculture pursuits having, purchased a model farm home near Belleview. After some years he re-entered the mercantile business in partnership with his brother, Jas. A. and son, Otis and was engaged in this occupation when the death messenger called him. As a farmer and merchant he was very successful. Mr. Clendenny had a charming personality, his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He was always ready to render assistance to any one in need. His many acts of kindness and devotion will long be remembered by those who went to him for help and were always graciously received. His last illness extended over .a period of months during which time he suffered much, however he bore all suffering without complaint and during all his illness he kept on making plans for the happiness of others. In his passing; a kind father, esteemed citizen, and devoted husband will be missed by all.
Brother Homer A. Gay of Lebanon, Mo., officiated in the funeral services. G. H. Hobbs of Nebo, undertaker was in charge. Burial was in Fox Creek cemetery. The funeral was attended by a very large crowd and the floral offerings were many, which showed the high esteem in which Mr. Clendenny was held in life.
Submitted by Bill Browning
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