Clarence John Owens, 91, of Iola, Kansas, formerly of rural Humboldt, died Monday, September 12, 2011, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola. Clarence was born February 18, 1920, at Pershing, Oklahoma, the son of Loren John and Cordia Florence (Varner) Owens. He grew up on the family farm north of Altoona. On July 4, 1940, Clarence married Ruby L. Jarred in Fredonia, Kansas. They made their home on a farm at Altoona. They later moved to farms near LaHarpe and east of Humboldt on the Tank Farm road. In 1972, they built their home on their farm east of Humboldt and resided there until entering Fountain Villa in Iola five years ago. Besides farming, Clarence hauled milk for Pet Milk until it closed and he hauled hay into Missouri for many years. He especially enjoyed fishing and hoeing his land. His memberships include St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Humboldt where he was a member of the Men's Club, AAL and served the Ground Hog and Pancake Feed for many years. SURVIVORS: His wife of 71 years: Ruby Owens of the home 3 Daughters: Charlotte Owens & husband, Bill of Humboldt, KS, Phyllis Boan & husband, Lewis of Buffalo, KS, and Marilyn Bumstead & husband, Ron Jr. of Humboldt,KS 1 Sister: Effie Lucille Taylor of Wheatland, MO 8 Grandchildren: Richard Owens & wife, Susan, David Lee Owens & fiancee, JoEllen, Teresa Owens, Robert Owens & wife, April, Jay Weseloh & wife, Connie, Justin Weseloh, Nathan Bumstead & wife, Monica and Matthew Bumstead 1 Step-Grandson: Randall Boan 9 Great Grandchildren, 7 Step Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great grandchild on the way and 2 Step Great Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Peggy Weseloh, and a brother, Delbert Joe Owens. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Rev. David E. Meier will officiate. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.