The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 25, 1947, page 6

JOHN HENRY CLARENCE

     John Henry Clarence was born in Germany May 3, 1873, and came to the State of Washington when 18 years of age, locating first on a farm north west of Goldendale. He continued in farming in this area until 1924 when he moved to Glenwood, returning in 1928.
     He retired about four years ago and moved to Goldendale and resided here until his death Sept. 16, 1947.
     He was married in 1914 to Lillian Lee, who survives him. Other relatives are a son, Albert Clarence, a stepson, Howard Lee, three grandchildren, Herbert, Carl, and Henry Lee, two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
     Funeral rites were held Friday, Sept. 19, at Phillips funeral home, with Rev. Bruce B. Groseclose conducting. Interment was in the Spring Creek cemetery.
     Pall bearers were John Miller, C.H. Knosher, Floyd VanHoy, Ray Gosney, Jr., Bud Oldham, and R.M. Spoon.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 25, 1947, page 6

CARD OF THANKS

     We wish to express our sincere thanks to all those, through their kindness and comfort, assisted us during the illness and at the death of John Henry Clarence. We particularly thank the Odd Fellows Lodge and all those who sent floral offerings. - The Clarence and Lee families.

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