Cecil Robert Karr

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• FamilySearch ID: LVXB-PRG
• Residence: King County, Washington, United States
• Residence: Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States
• _UID: 3DEC092A4EA64FA29992E79CB5DB3F6F2D64
• Residence: 1930, Dighton, Lane County, Kansas, United States
• Residence: 1935, Scott City, Scott County, Kansas, United States
• Residence: 1940, Stratford, Justice Precinct 4, Sherman County, Texas, United States
• Military Draft Registration: 29 Jun 1942, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States
• Military Service: 10 Feb 1943, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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LifeSketch
Cecil Robert Karr passed away peacefully, after a short illness on September 29th in Ephrata, Washington. He was born February 15, 1924, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Cyril and Hazel Karr. He spent his early years traveling the country with his family while his father worked for Standard Oil. After graduation, Cecil entered the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 and served in Europe until his discharge in 1945. Shortly before his discharge, he met the love of his life in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. After three months of courtship, he married Mary Jean Newkirk on December 29, 1945. They enjoyed over 65 happy and loving years together. They had two children: Gary Karr and Nancy (Kemon) Backus, and one beautiful granddaughter Alexis (nicknamed Lucky) all of Auburn. Cecil is also survived by his younger brother Kenneth Karr of San Diego. Cecil retired from the Boeing Company in April 1986 with over thirty-one years of dedicated service. He was a hardworking, good man and took wonderful care of his family. He was loved and will be missed so much by friends and family. A celebration of his life will take place on Sunday, October 16th at 2:00 pm at the Truitt Building Rainier Room, 102 W Main St, Auburn. 535029

Cecil married Mary Jean Newkirk on 29 Dec 1945. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]