Gene R. McClannahan, age 91, of Mondamin, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Gene was born on July 18, 1926 to John and Edna (Reichardt) McClannahan in Mondamin, Iowa. Gene graduated from Mondamin High School in 1943. He was very proud to have served in the Navy on Guam during WWII. On March 15, 1947, Gene married Joyce Ruffcorn in Pisgah, Iowa. Gene farmed in the Mondamin area for many years. He also sold Funk’s G. Seed Corn. Gene enjoyed carpentry, fishing, sport activities, gardening, making candles and jewelry, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Jim and Jack, sisters: Maxine and Maureen, and son, Dan.
Survivors include his wife Joyce of Mondamin, Iowa, children: Gleean McClannahan Coates and husband Don of Johnston, Iowa, Gena McClannahan Gwin and husband Kevin of Thornton, Colorado, Don McClannahan and wife Pam of Storm Lake, Iowa, nine grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship to the church following the committal service at the cemetery.
Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #378 of Mondamin, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers family would like memorials to be made out to Joyce McClannahan to be directed at a later date.
In Loving Memory Of
Gene R. McClannahan
Born
July 18, 1926 Mondamin, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
March 13, 2018 Woodbine, Iowa
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018
New Life Church
Mondamin, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Harley Johnson
Musician Tami Mether
Music Selections
“Rock Of Ages” “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”
“Take Me Out To The Ballgame” “How Great Thou Art”
Casket Bearers
Megan Abens Tyler Gwin
Amanda Young Andy McClannahan
Kate McClannahan Wyatt Gwin
Marcus McClannahan Spencer McClannahan
Preston McClannahan
Final Resting Place
Noyes Cemetery
Mondamin, Iowa
I Have a Place in Heaven
Please don’t sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place,
Away from pain and tears…
I’m far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride.
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good
As earthly lives can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know…
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing too,
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
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