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Name |
McClure, LeVere W. |
Genealogy ID |
44302 |
Born |
25 SEP 1931 |
Birthplace |
Rutland, Tioga PA |
Deceased |
12 AUG 2002 |
Deceased where |
Mansfield, Tioga PA |
Education |
Mansfield High School 1950 Mansfield State Teachers College 1959 |
Occupation |
Professor of Earth Science |
Titles & honors |
Elks Lodge #436 United States Trotter Association VFW in Benton, PA Land Conservation and Catawissa Creek Restoration |
Military |
U. S. Navy, Korea |
Father |
Lee W. McClure |
Mother |
Eleanor Lucille Mitchell |
Spouse |
Leda Bell Garrison |
Children |
Larry W. McClure Lee M. McClure |
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MCCLURE Listed on 08/16/02 Lavere W. Age 69 of Bloomsburg, PA died unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2002 in Mansfield, PA. Lavere was born on September 23, 1932 in Roseville, PA, a son of Lee and Eleanor Lucile (Mitchell) McClure. He retired from Bloomsburg University where he was a professor in the Earth Science Department. Prior to becoming a college Professor he taught at Corning High School. After his retirement he managed Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort in Benton, PA for several years. Lavere was a US Navy veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #436 in Bloomsburg, PA and was the past exalted Ruler, a member of the United States Trotter Association, taught wood carving, life member of the VFW in Benton, PA, taught an adult literacy program, and was involved with the Land Conservation and Catawissa Creek Restoration. Lavere is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Larry and Carol McClure of Danville, PA, Lee and Denise McClure of Morreo, LA, a granddaughter Samantha Lee McClure, two brothers Wendel (Bonnie) McClure of Mansfield, PA, Marshall (Marlyn) McClure of Roseville, PA, a sister Mary Lee (Robert) Trowbridge of Wellsboro, PA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard McClure in 1994. Friends are invited to call on Monday, August 19, 2002 from 6 to 7 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckeit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bloomsburg University Foundation c/o Geography and Earth Science Department, In Memory of Lavere W. McClure, Bloomsburg University, College Hill, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. |
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