Frank Clubine

Frank P. Clubine, 74, of Iola, Kansas, died Monday, October 10, 2011, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Frank was born November 14, 1936, at Independence, Kansas, the son of Clyde Corwin and Edna "Viola" (Romig) Clubine. He grew up on the family farm at rural Havana. He was a charter member and first president of the Caney F.F.A. in 1954 and he graduated from Caney High School in 1955. Frank then served in the United States Army for a total of six years. On May 25, 1958, Frank married Carolyn Kirkpatrick at Havana, Kansas. They made their home on a dairy farm for 28 years at Havana and he also auctioneered. In 1989, they moved to Iola and Frank worked for Strickler Dairy and later farmed for Don Hammer. While recuperating from hip surgery, he continued his education and received his degree in accounting. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola and Gideons. Frank belonged to the Allen County Farm Bureau and he and Carolyn received the "Farm Family Of The Year" award in 2007. He was in 4-H growing up and later served as a leader. He enjoyed music and played the tub bass, electric bass, guitar and loved singing. He was a member of the Texas Fiddlers Association. SURVIVORS: His wife of 53 years: Carolyn Clubine of the home 4 Children: Debbie Bearden & husband, Duwayne of Iola, KS, Donna Glanville & husband, Brad of Wichita, KS, Harry Clubine & wife, Kathy of Iola, KS, and Phil Clubine & wife, Anita of Havana, KS 8 Grandchildren: Jill Penna & husband, Jacob, Josh Glanville, Lesa Clubine, Ben Clubine & wife, Kari, Wendie Clubine, Travis Bearden & wife, Kayla, Levi Clubine and Tyler Clubine 2 Great Grandchildren: Gracie Penna and Thomas Bearden 1 Brother: Lynell Clubine of Caney, KS 1 Sister: Betty Fuqua of Midlothian, TX He was preceded in death by a grandson, Raudy Bearden in 2002, a brother Charles Clubine and two sisters, Mary Owens McDaniel and Margaret Fuqua. VISITATION: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola. Rev. Gene McIntosh will officiate. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the Crum Cemetery south of Longton, Kansas. MEMORIAL CHOICES: Gideons or Calvary United Methodist Church 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 .