1929
James
2009
James Danver
August 20, 1929 — January 25, 2009
James W. 'Bump' Danver, 79 of Clearfield died on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his residence.
He was born on August 20, 1929 in Clearfield, a son of the late Lewis E. and Catherine (Rafferty) Danver.
Mr. Danver retired from TAFCO, Inc after 25 years of employment. He was also employed as a carpenter, working with Marl Fletcher.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield and a life member of the Knights of Columbus Clearfield Council #409. In his early years, he was the Junior Varsity Basketball coach at the St. Francis Catholic School. Mr. Danver was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren's sporting events.
A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by six children,
Ken 'Buck' Danver and fiancée Cindy of Clearfield
Diane Woolridge and husband Dave of Clearfield
Doug Danver and wife Jennifer of Clearfield
Kathy Jo 'Joey' Bristol and husband Dan of Watkinsville, GA
Tim Danver and wife Joan of Rockton
Tom Danver and wife Pam of Clearfield
eleven grandchildren ,
Randi, Jim and Aaron Bristol, Leigh, Doug and Elliott Woolridge, Derek, Seth, Amy K., Tyler and Troy Danver
two step-grandsons,
Seth and Gabe Ford
four sisters,
Helen Taylor, Alice Danver, Rosella Duttry, Ruth Ann McCracken all of Clearfield
and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amy K. (Fletcher) Danver on November 12, 2002 and whom he married July 25, 1951 at St. Francis Catholic Church, two sisters and a brother Jane Coons, Lois Danver and Francis 'Frank' Danver.
Mass of Christian Burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion Post #6 and the Clearfield Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post #1785.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday from 3-8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9-9:30 AM
A Christian Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2:45 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield, the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 541 Graham Station Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866
He was born on August 20, 1929 in Clearfield, a son of the late Lewis E. and Catherine (Rafferty) Danver.
Mr. Danver retired from TAFCO, Inc after 25 years of employment. He was also employed as a carpenter, working with Marl Fletcher.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield and a life member of the Knights of Columbus Clearfield Council #409. In his early years, he was the Junior Varsity Basketball coach at the St. Francis Catholic School. Mr. Danver was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren's sporting events.
A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by six children,
Ken 'Buck' Danver and fiancée Cindy of Clearfield
Diane Woolridge and husband Dave of Clearfield
Doug Danver and wife Jennifer of Clearfield
Kathy Jo 'Joey' Bristol and husband Dan of Watkinsville, GA
Tim Danver and wife Joan of Rockton
Tom Danver and wife Pam of Clearfield
eleven grandchildren ,
Randi, Jim and Aaron Bristol, Leigh, Doug and Elliott Woolridge, Derek, Seth, Amy K., Tyler and Troy Danver
two step-grandsons,
Seth and Gabe Ford
four sisters,
Helen Taylor, Alice Danver, Rosella Duttry, Ruth Ann McCracken all of Clearfield
and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amy K. (Fletcher) Danver on November 12, 2002 and whom he married July 25, 1951 at St. Francis Catholic Church, two sisters and a brother Jane Coons, Lois Danver and Francis 'Frank' Danver.
Mass of Christian Burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion Post #6 and the Clearfield Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post #1785.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday from 3-8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9-9:30 AM
A Christian Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2:45 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield, the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 541 Graham Station Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866
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