Heber H. Owens, 82
a resident of Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville died on Tuesday,
April 5, 2005 at the center.
He was born on July 17, 1922 in Clearfield, a son of the late Melvin and Virginia Mae (Root) Owens, Sr.
Mr. Owens was employed by CE Chapel in New York and by Eastwood Sporting Center in Syracuse, NY. In addition, he was a taxi driver in Clearfield.
A veteran of the US Army, he served during World War II.
He was one of eight children including his sister, Doris Carns and his brothers, Richard, Bruce, Paul, Franklin, Blaine and Melvin C. Owens, Jr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith (King) Owens in 1987 and whom he married in Syracuse, New York.
Graveside services will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield on Friday at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jay E. Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion Post #6 and the Clearfield VFW Post #1785 Honor Guard.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to charity of one's choice,
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.