Christian Biography of Clarence E. Dove Jr.

Clarence Elmer Dove Jr., the son of Clarence and Joy (Richards) Dove, was born on August 23, 1933 in Denver, Colorado. He passed away on January 4, 2023 at the Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 4 months, 12 days.

Clarence attended Westminster school and Union High School in Colorado. He enlisted in the United States Navy on April 30, 1951 and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1953 serving during the Korean War. While in the service he earned his GED degree and he served on the USS Hambleton DMS 20.

He was married to Marilyn J. Hansen on April 13, 1956 in Blair, Nebraska. They were blessed with 3 children. The couple lived in Omaha for three years before moving to Westminster, Colorado in 1959, after Marilyn graduated nursing school. He worked for Public Service Company as a lineman and then an electrician for 19 years before moving to Webber, Kansas where he opened "The Sharp Shop." He sharpened blades of all kinds and did small engine repair. Marilyn passed away in 1984.

He married Shirley (Kalvoda) Schendt on December 31, 1987 in Webber, Kansas where they resided until moving to Superior in 2016.

He enjoyed many hobbies of which he was very proud of, woodworking, jewelry making, hunting, camping, fishing, archery, remote control planes, raising rabbits and worms and golfing in his later years.

During his lifetime, Clarence lived in Omaha, Westminster and Lakewood in Colorado, Webber, Kansas and Superior. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks, VFW and Superior Country Club, the American Legion and the United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Joy; his first wife Marilyn on August 31, 1984; three sisters Shirley Dolph, Beverly Marooney and Delpha Race; and his brother Galen Dove.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of Superior; children Kristy (Terry) Loghry of Cedaredge, Colorado; Kent (Candy) Dove of Sheridan, California; and Cheryl Elledge of Superior; step sons Larry Schendt of New Providence, New Jersey and Dean (Pam) Schendt of Ashland, Nebraska; six grandchildren: Janelle (Rocky) Privratsky of Grand Junction, Colorado; Dawn Scott of Eckert, Colorado; Rachael (Gavin) Ayers of Citrus Heights, California; Heather (Tim) Woods of Las Vegas, Nevada; Brody Elledge and Jade Ahrens both of Superior; 15 great grandchildren: Liam, Nolan, Joshua, James, Alishiyah, Jacob, Josiah, Annalee, Alden, Genevieve, Nevaeh, Jeremiah, Charlie, Noah and Lincoln; and two step grandchildren Rebecca and Brian Schendt; other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside Memorial Services with Military Honors at: Webber Cemetery, Webber, Kansas
Time of Service: Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10:00 am
Clergy: Pastor Natalie Faust
Memorials to the family
Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900