Clarence Orville Worrall was born May 15, 1912, in Idana, Kansas, to James and Elma Nuzman Worrall. At one year of age, he and his family moved to homestead a farm near Simla, Colorado, where he attended school, graduating two years early in 1928. During his primary school years, he was twice moved ahead a grade, making him two years younger than his classmates and earning him the nickname Shorty. When not staying in town to attend classes, he made his 16-mile round trips to the farm on foot, on horseback, or by hitchhiking.
Clarence graduated from Colorado State University in 1934, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity and the Pi Delta Epsilon Honor Society. Upon graduating with a degree in accounting, he worked in Denver in the auditing department of Armor and Company, later transferring to the sales department. In 1936, Clarence was relocated to Miles City, Montana, where he soon became associated with the Miles City Mercantile Company. During this time, he married Pearl Eileen Lamar of Elbert, Colorado, a union that lasted for 71 years until her death in 2011. Clarence ultimately became a manager and then partner for the Mercantile Company until it was sold in the mid-1960’s. While semi-retired, he assisted with the management of the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds until he fully retired.
Clarence was a World War II veteran, serving as an aviator in the Army Air Corps. He continued to enjoy flying during his earlier years in Miles City. He was an avid sportsman, playing semi-pro baseball in Denver and league softball in Miles City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and traveling to Mexico and Canada for special fishing trips. Clarence held lifetime memberships in the Elks Club, Miles City Club and the Masonic Lodge, and he was a member of the Al Bedoo Shrine.
Clarence is survived by his son Gary (wife Jane) Worrall of Black Forest, Colorado; his daughter Carol Ann Rice of Billings, Montana; grandchildren Thomas (wife Angie) Worrall, Sean Worrall, and Michael (wife Alexis) Rice; and great grandchildren Cash, Ava, Jett, and Mack Rice.
Military Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Thursday July 2, 2015
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Thursday July 2, 2015
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Paula Woodward says
Carol Anni and Gary
Thinking of you and the Golden Oldie times.
Love you
Paula
Bill Thompson says
Carol Ann, Gary and Families
Thinking of you. Clarence has become a memory, but
the memories will become a treasure.
Love………Bill
Bruce Wilson says
Carol Ann and family,
Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherish the memories.
Love,
Bruce & Patty
J Johnson says
Dear family of Clarence Worrall – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the Creator give you peace through his sure promise to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Cherish all your happy memories and I hope you are consoled by Bible promises (John 17:3).
Dorothy and Bob McLain says
Gary,
Sorry to hear that your Dad died. We know you have great memories that will be with always, and that’s how your Dad will live on.
Love.
Dorothy and Bob
Sharon Magnuson Ferris says
Carol,
It’s truly a time of thanksgiving for your father’s life with you. And such a full life. May your memories be of comfort to you.
Sharon & Orrin Ferris
Susan Peck Mills says
Carol Ann and Gary – what a wonderful and long life he had, so many memories for you to cherish. I remember stories from my dad of their adventures together before their marriages.
Truman O'Brien says
Carol and Gary,
My thoughts are with you. I’m glad you had the time you had with him. Best to you and your families.
Truman
Jim Schubarth says
Dear Gary and Carol Ann,
I just accidentally read about your father’s passing. We all have been blessed by his long life. My condolences to both of you and your families.
Jim Schubarth
Destiny Carlson says
Prayers for the family. I delivered newspapers to your parents as a young child and again as an adult. I also enjoyed serving Clarence coffee for years at Gallagher’s. What a blessing for him to now be with his beloved Pearl. God speed is love
Jim and Marilyn May says
Dear Carol Ann, Gary and families,
I have such fond memories of the time I spent with your folks, while I boarded in town for high school. They were always so kind and fun. Such a special couple and now they are together. My sincere sympathy to you. Love Marilyn (Leland) and Jim May
mary miller says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please, you and your family, find some comfort from Psalms 146:1 reading: God is a refuge and strength, a help that is readily found during times of distresses. May you find some comfort from knowing you have the greatest person to go to in your time of need.
S Ford says
My family and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept our deepest sympathies.