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William Liddle

March 5, 1924 — May 24, 2017

William Paul Liddle, 93

of Clearfield died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on March 5, 1924 in Clearfield, a son of the late William Henry and Mabel (Murray) Liddle.

He served with US Army during WW II, having participated with the 9th Platoon during the Invasion of Normandy. He was a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star recipient. When he returned home he worked in construction for five years. For the next 33 years he was employed at Harbison Walker Refractories. Following their closure, he worked as a security guard with IPS for seven years.
He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He served as a union job steward and a volunteer for seven years at Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Taylor) Liddle whom he wed April 14, 1950 in Clearfield; two daughters, Jody Liddle Grumblatt and husband Douglas of Clearfield and Paula Liddle Beem and husband John of FL; six grandchildren, Gabrielle Kelly Thompson, Erin Kelly, Jocelyn Kelly, Jessie Mann, Justin Pfaff and Luke Beem; ten great-grandchildren, Ian, Mason, Gavin, Fallon, Sarah, Connor, Isabel, Elliott, Grant and Maddie; two sisters, Mary Neeper of Clearfield and Betty Neeper and husband Lester of Curwensville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cleo M. Liddle Kelly; a son, Jonathan Paul Liddle; and two infant sons, William Henry Liddle and David Liddle. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Luzier, Violet Taylor and Pearl Peoples.

Funeral services will be held at the Clearfield Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Tuesday at 11:00 am with Dr. Duane A. White officiating. Interment will follow in the Goshen Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Monday from 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Additional visitation will be on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library 1 S. Front Street, Clearfield.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

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