Clinton Rayfield Holbert

Funeral services for Clinton R. Holbert, age 65, of Wellsville, Kansas, who died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, will be held from Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2007, with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. Clint was born June 7, 1941 in Nortonville, KS to Orville and Rosie Lee (Tittsworth) Holbert. He graduated from Paola High School in the spring of 1959. In 1972, Clint married Sandra Jenkins, with whom he enjoyed 34 wonderful years of marriage. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his daughter Kori Bigge and her husband, David, of Tonganoxie, KS; his son, Jason Holbert and his wife Rebekah, of Lawrence, KS and five grandchildren: Jakob, Arai, Aaron, Rosie and Ryan. Clint is also survived by his father Orville Holbert of Sabetha, KS and brother Donald Holbert, of Peoria, AZ and three children from a previous marriage: Clinton, Jr., Rochelle and Juanita. He was preceded in death by his mother Rosie Lee Holbert and a brother, Bobby. Clint worked for several years at the Osawatomie State Hospital, before advancing to a career at Santa Fe Railroad where he worked for 18' years as a Special Agent. Clint went on to work at Lenexa Police Department until his retirement on June 30, 2006. Clint is remembered for his relentless devotion to his family both as a husband and father, his passion for Triumph motorcycles (ask any of his friends at Lenexa about being harassed about their Harleys), by his upbeat and positive demeanor, and his uncanny ability to brighten his friends and co-workers' days with his infectious smile and caring personality. Clint enjoyed spending his time at home with his wife, Sandy, remodeling their farmhouse, riding his motorcycle, spending time with his children and reading to and playing with his grandchildren. Mr. Holbert's casket will remain closed. The family will meet with friends at Dengel & Son Mortuary from 7 to 8:00 Thursday evening. Memorial Contributions can be made to Midland Hospice, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.