Clifford Havner

Clifford Havner, 99, of Bentonville, AR, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville. He was born November 2, 1911 in Hopkins, Missouri to Samuel and Lora Stringer Havner. He and his father moved to Wyoming when he was nine after the death of his mother and brother from a throat infection. Cliff was raised on ranches in Wyoming where he worked, went to school in Cheyenne, and rode in rodeos. He also picked up an eighteen year old school teacher at the train depot to take her to the country school for her first job. After many years of dating they were married! Clifford volunteered for the Army and fought in both the Japanese and European theaters. He was a member of the 10th Mountain Ski troops in Italy and was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, and a battlefield promotion to 2nd Lieutenant. After the war he returned to Wyoming where he worked for Standard Oil and raised his family. He moved to Bentonville thirteen years ago after the death of his wife and enjoyed being involved in family activities. His favorite task was helping his daughter-in-law with her projects, checking on schools, and going to any sporting event his beloved granddaughter participated in. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred, and one brother. He is survived by son Galen and daughter-in-law, Debi and granddaughter Alice. Graveside services will be held at 9:00AM, Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Circle of Life at Legacy Village, 900 NE Verdan, Bentonville, AR 72712 or the Bentonville Public School Foundation, 500 Tiger Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712.