Clarence William Couzens
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Clarence William Couzens, 78, Raytown, MO passed away October 21, 2012. A memorial gathering will be held 10AM-12PM, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society,6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133
Clarence was born October 13, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He served in the Navy starting April 29, 1957 until he transferred to the reserves March 13, 1961. Most of his career he worked as a machinist and retired from Allied Signal (now Honeywell) at age 59 in 1993.
He is preceded in death by, his parents William and Ruth, one sister Sandra, and two brothers William and David.
Survivors include: three daughters, Denice Peterson (Barry) from Sacramento, CA, Beth Lark from Raytown, MO, Carrie Couzens from Nevada, MO, two sons, John Couzens from Kansas City, MO and William Couzens (Somer), from Columbia, MO; three brothers; Larry Couzens (Barbara), Norman Couzens (Sharon), and Danny Couzens (Marilyn), additional sister in law Angela, 11 grandchildren Kimberly, Martin, Travis, Tiffany, Britny, Amanda, John, Billy, Hailey, Ethan, and Brandon, two that were like grandchildren, Tara’ and Jordan, three great grandchildren; Edie, Addison, Christian, a new great grandchild on the way; many nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for the love of his family and his generosity. He loved going to the casinos and we are sure Ameristar will miss his donations.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.
Clarence always had a way of making people smile with a story or a joke, I’m sure everyone who him will miss him. I know i will.
I received the news this morning. My Dad, Carl Swearngin and “Cuz” both worked at Bendix and were great friends. We saw him often growing up and have wonderful memories of those times. When “Cuz” was over there was excitement in the air… I remember going a on a 4th of July adventure with “Cuz” and his clan to some farm where we had great fun with fireworks throwing them in old cars. He showed up at Christmas time one year with pocket knifes for us…. “Cuz” was Santa that year!! My brothers Clint and Sam share these memories and we are filled with great regret that we missed the service. Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family.