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Clifford P. Quakenbush,79, of Burlington, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at his home, surrounded by beloved friends. Born April 20, 1921, in Burlington, he was the son of Clifford P. and Edith Amelia Hackman Quakenbush. On March 18, 1944, he married Mary Louise Galvin in Burlington. She passed away April 16, 1991. Mr. Quakenbush had ancestors who were pioneer settlers to Iowa, arriving in 1845. He was raised in Greeley, Colo., and was a 1940 graduate of Greeley High School. He was a master technical sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, serving with the First Marines on Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, in June 1942. He received several presidential unit citations and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in June 1946. He worked as a Master Plumber/Fitter with Local 212, which is now the 125 of Cedar Rapids. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10102 and the American Legion of Farmington. Clifford loved football and all sports, and enjoyed his hobby of sand carving glass. Survivors include two daughters, Diana Quakenbush of Marshalltown and Jill Quakenbush of Coralville; one sister, Mary L. Bott of Hawthorne, Nev.; and several cherished nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter Nancy, and two brothers. The body of Mr. Quakenbush has been cremated at his request. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, at the Quakenbush home, 300 Barret St. The Graveside Committal Service and Inurnment for Mr. Quakenbush will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Aspen Grove Cemetery, with the Rev. Eric M. Cherry officiating. Those planning to attend the service are asked to meet at the Sunnyside Avenue entrance to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Full military honors will be conducted. A memorial has been established for Crossroads Hospice of Southeast Iowa, 407 S. White, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641. Hass Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.