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Clifford Gallagher Obituary
Cliff Gallagher, age 85 of Bonner Springs, KS. passed away on Friday April 4th, 2014 at his home while surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday April 11th at the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church or the Bonner Springs VFW #6401 both in care of the funeral home.
Cliff was born on May 28, 1928 in Bonner Springs and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1948 and then married Jeannine Garrett on October 14, 1950. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea as an MP. When he returned he worked for a short time for the Union Pacific Railroad, before beginning his career with Bonner Springs – Edwardsville USD #204 as an Electrician where he worked for many years retiring in 1991. He was the Assistant Fire Chief for the Bonner Springs Fire Department from 1965 to 1970, was a lifetime member of the Bonner Springs VFW #6401 and a member of the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 63 years Jeannine Gallagher of the home, one daughter Debe Janae Gallagher-Birzer and her husband Matt of Bonner Springs, KS., two grandchildren MacArthur and Marcus and three great-grandchildren Alexander, Jacob and Skyler.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Gallagher
April 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Jeannine and Debe.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Helen Norman
Lisa Bruce
April 8, 2014
Clifford will missed by all who knew him. He was friendly to everyone he met. I will never forget him, a genuine smile and spirit! Lisa Bruce
Julie Roush
April 7, 2014
I was so sad to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed greatly. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.
Jerry Henderson
April 7, 2014
Sorry to hear about Cliff. Condolences to Jeannine, Debe and the family. I lived next to Cliff and Jeannine for awhile and knew him first from me working at Ernie Frey Ford,thru Jimmy Cameron, Judy and Eddie Garrett.etc He was always friendly and I considered him a old friend. Thank you for your service and God Bless.
Bob
April 7, 2014
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Gallagher. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Glenda Gish
April 6, 2014
My condolences to you on the loss of Mr. Gallagher. May loving memories and faith strengthen you.
Tina Swyers
April 6, 2014
I will always remember Uncle Cliff. The great Thanksgivings we had at his and Aunt Jeannine's house. The laughter, Aunts and Uncles, and cousins. Love to Debe and Aunt Jeannie. Tina
April 6, 2014
Dear Mrs. Gallagher and Debe: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Mr. Gallagher. I have many fond memories from your home and the stables as well as church. Praying for a peace for your family during this time. In Christ's love, Beverly (Allen) Keller
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