Cliford A. Reynolds was born November 5, 1886, to Roswell and Barbara Reynolds at Edgar, Nebraska, and after a short illness departed this life January 5, 1969, at Farnam at the age of 82 years, 2 months. He came with his parents to a farm north of Farnam at the age of 6, at which place he resided until his retirement.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gewecke February 22, 1911. To this union a daughter and two sons were born. His wife, Elizabeth, preceded him in death, November 23, 1953, and his son Keith passed away in Livermore, California, June 16, 1967. He also lost two grandsons, Scott and Brett Reynolds.

On October 19, 1956, he was united in marriage to Eva Sypolt. At this time he retired from the farm and moved to Farnam. During his retirement he enjoyed helping out at his children's farms, playing horseshoes, fishing and watching ball games.

He is survived by his wife, Eva; one son Dean and wife, Phyllis; one daughter, Lois and husband, Ellis Widick; one daughter-in-law, Irene of Sacramento, California; two step daughters, Donna McCombie of Kansas City and Beverly Edson of Farnam. Also 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 8, 1969, at the First United Methodist Church at Farnam. Clergyman was Rev. James Staley.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Deloras Nickerson, Mrs. Audrey Kotschwar and Mrs. Evelyn Davis. Pallbearers were Dale McNickle, Harold Lehman, Elgie Thompson, Leon Kotschwar, Clayton Heath and Clyde Kotschwar.