Clifford Creason

Clifford L. Creason, 89, of Iola, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Tara Gardens in Iola. Cliff was born August 10, 1922, in Iola, the son of William Caleb and Glessie Mae (Turner) Creason. He grew up on a farm west of town. On January 12, 1944, Clifford married Joan Reddington at St. John's Catholic Church in Iola. They have made their home in Iola most of their married lives. Clifford drove for Cyrus Truck Lines in Iola for 40 years. He also raised horses, mules, and pheasants and entered his horse and wagon in area parades with his grandchildren riding along. He enjoyed playing cards and gardening. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church west of Iola, and the Teamster's Union. SURVIVORS: His wife of 68 years: Joan Creason of the home 3 Children: Harold Creason & wife, Janice of Bonner Springs, KS, Carol Perez & husband, Fidel of Kansas City, MO and Vinnie Wille of LaHarpe, KS 2 Brothers: Jim Creason of Iola, KS and Bob Creason of Paola, KS 1 Sister: Beverly Hefner of Mountain Grove, MO 10 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren with one on the way He was preceded in death by a son, Darrell L. Creason in 1983, two great grandchildren, Cyrus Graham Burchett and Cole Michael Creason, and 4 siblings, Wilma Gregg, Erma Saling, Reba Wilkins and Raymond Creason. VISITATION: 6:00-7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. Chaplain Lloyd W. Houk will officiate. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: Salem United Methodist Church or Allen County Hospice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .