CLUBINE, Benjamin L. "Ben" - b. February 24, 1924 - d. January 13, 2018

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Benjamin L. Clubine, age 93, of Moline, Kansas, died January 13, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Care Center in Sedanm Kansas.  Ben was born on February 24, 1924 in Moline, Kansas, the son of George Benjamin and Elsie (Lewis) Clubine.

After high school, Ben served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. On August 15, 1947, Ben married Vera Louise Hebb in Moline, Kansas. Ben and Louise were married for 58 years until her death on October 5, 2005.

Ben worked most of his life farming and ranching. He was a member of the Elk County Livestock Association,  a 4-H leader, and a member of the Howard American Legion.  Ben was a main force in getting the Veterans memorial display at the Elk County Court House. In his spare time,  he enjoyed going camping and traveling with his wife, Louise.

Ben is survived by his son, Calvin Clubine of Moline, Kansas; his daughter, Marsha Jarvis of Manhattan, Kansas; his siblings, Dale Clubine and wife, Barbara of Moline, Kansas, Fern Boyer of Augusta, Kansas, Virginia Tharp of Severy, Kansas,  and Phyllis VanBuskirk and husband, Garry of El Dorado, Kansas; four grandchildren, Sean Ruth, Nicholas Jarvis, Dan Clubine, and Jeremy Clubine; and eight great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise; his son, Edwin Eugene Clubine; brothers, Warren Clubine and George Robert Clubine; sister, Mildred McNown; and two infant siblings.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7;00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Moline, Kansas.  The family suggests memorial contributions to either the Moline Friendship Meals or the Moline First Baptist Church which may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)