Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bernell Brooksie Cavaness, 80, passed away December 29, 1994 in Salt Lake City.
Born September 2, 1914 in Alto Pass, Ill. to Van Napoleon and Mary Ellen Finch Cavaness. Married Virginia Maughan in San Diego, Calif.Member of the LDS Church. Served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Retired from Civil Service and the Utah National Guard. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved his grandchildren.
Survived by wife; children: Barbara Olsen, Keith, Carolyn Matsuoka, Gary, and Annette Waterlyn; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sister, Virgie Lloyd of Marissa, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Kathleen; and several brothers and sisters.
Graveside services Monday, January 2, 1994 12 noon at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 So. A viewing will be held Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 West 2700 So., Magna.
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