1942
Clifford
2012
Clifford Hanks
July 19, 1942 — January 23, 2012
Clifford L. Hanks, 69, resident of White Earth, MN, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at his residence in White Earth. Funeral Services for Cliff will be held Friday, January 27 at 11:00 AM in St. Columba Episcopal Church, White Earth. Visitation will be held at the White Earth Community Center on Thursday, January 26 starting at 5PM and continuing until the time of services on Friday. Interment will be in St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery, White Earth.
Cliff was born July 19, 1942 in White Earth, MN to George and Audrey (Bellanger) Hanks. He was raised and educated in White Earth. On September 24, 1964, Cliff enlisted into the United States Army and proudly served his country overseas. He was honorably discharged on September 16, 1966 in Fort Hamilton, New York. He moved to Minneapolis and worked for a lumber company. In 1982, he moved back to White Earth. Cliff worked at Circle of Life School for several years before accepting a position at the White Earth Clinic in the maintenance department. In 1990, Cliff was united in marriage to Louise Bellanger. Louise died on August 3, 2011 and in December of 2011, Cliff retired from the Clinic. Cliff enjoyed spending time with his wife going to the casino, attending Pow-wows and loved spending time with his grandchildren and extended family. In his younger years, Cliff enjoyed fishing and riceing with his friends on the area lakes. He will be remembered and missed by his children: Troy (Crystal) Keezer of Red Lake, MN, Patricia (Erik) Hanks, Randy Warren and Maggie Hanks (Anthony Red Horse) all of White Earth, his grandchildren: Joyce Kier, Dalaceya Hanks, Shalayla Hanks, Donna-Louise C. Hanks and Dakota Jack. He is also survived by three brothers: Marvin Hanks of St. Paul, MN, Dale Hanks of Minneapolis, MN and Peter Hanks of White Earth along with six sisters: Joyce (Rod) High Elk, Gloria (Jim) Grandboise , Barbara Hanks all of White Earth, Donna (Bobby) Vilas, Patricia Hanks and Darlene Hanks all of Minneapolis and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Louise (2011), daughter: Tracey Louise Hanks, grandson: Baby Alan, granddaughter Cathleen L. Hanks and two brothers: Dennis Hanks and Sherald Hanks.
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Service
Friday, January 27, 2012
Cliff was born July 19, 1942 in White Earth, MN to George and Audrey (Bellanger) Hanks. He was raised and educated in White Earth. On September 24, 1964, Cliff enlisted into the United States Army and proudly served his country overseas. He was honorably discharged on September 16, 1966 in Fort Hamilton, New York. He moved to Minneapolis and worked for a lumber company. In 1982, he moved back to White Earth. Cliff worked at Circle of Life School for several years before accepting a position at the White Earth Clinic in the maintenance department. In 1990, Cliff was united in marriage to Louise Bellanger. Louise died on August 3, 2011 and in December of 2011, Cliff retired from the Clinic. Cliff enjoyed spending time with his wife going to the casino, attending Pow-wows and loved spending time with his grandchildren and extended family. In his younger years, Cliff enjoyed fishing and riceing with his friends on the area lakes. He will be remembered and missed by his children: Troy (Crystal) Keezer of Red Lake, MN, Patricia (Erik) Hanks, Randy Warren and Maggie Hanks (Anthony Red Horse) all of White Earth, his grandchildren: Joyce Kier, Dalaceya Hanks, Shalayla Hanks, Donna-Louise C. Hanks and Dakota Jack. He is also survived by three brothers: Marvin Hanks of St. Paul, MN, Dale Hanks of Minneapolis, MN and Peter Hanks of White Earth along with six sisters: Joyce (Rod) High Elk, Gloria (Jim) Grandboise , Barbara Hanks all of White Earth, Donna (Bobby) Vilas, Patricia Hanks and Darlene Hanks all of Minneapolis and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Louise (2011), daughter: Tracey Louise Hanks, grandson: Baby Alan, granddaughter Cathleen L. Hanks and two brothers: Dennis Hanks and Sherald Hanks.
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501
Previous Events
VisitationThursday, January 26, 2012
5:00 PM
White Earth Commnity Center
White Earth, MN 56591
Visitation for Cliff will start at 5:00 PM and continue until the time of services on Friday.
Friday, January 27, 2012
11:00 AM
St. Columba Episcopal Church
PO Box 388
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
A luncheon will be served at the White Earth Community Center following the burial.
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery
White Earth, MN 56591
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