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Obituary

Oren McClure, 83, of Cascade, CO, passed away on the 1st of July at home surrounded in love with his family.

Oren was born on December 4th, 1940 to Dorothy Opal and Clayton D McClure in Garden City, Kansas.

In 1950 Oren met Louise Wilson at a children’s bible study in Colorado Springs, CO, and they wed in March of 1963. They welcomed their daughter, Dena, in September of 1965. Oren and Louise were blessed …

Personal note from Louise

This website has all information regarding Oren’s Celebration of Life and Military Honors Burial. Please click on “Events” above for details.

Please take a moment to look through Oren's Memorial Website! You can just keep scrolling and click on each item or use the menu items above for things like "Events", "Favorites", and "Timeline".

We hope you enjoy the memories this site may bring back to you, or that you may learn a little more about our beloved "Chief".

****UPCOMING EVENTS*****
We have Oren's Celebration of Life and Military Honors Burial coming up. Please be sure to read the details for each of these events for helpful information and please RSVP to help us plan. :)

Along with the two upcoming events in Colorado, there will also be a Celebration of Life held in the Houston Area later this year. Please check back on this site for updates as we finalize plans.

Thank you to everyone for all of your support to me and my entire family.

With Love
Louise McClure

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Memories & condolences

So sorry to learn of my cousin Oren's passing.  My family visited Oren and his family in Colorado Springs many times as…
So sorry to learn of my cousin Oren's passing.  My family visited Oren and his family in Colorado S…
So sorry to learn of my cousin Oren's passing.  My family visite…

RIP Chief. 

He was the second person I met at the 147th.   He agreed to bring me on and was able to have me trained/OJT …

RIP Chief. 

He was the second person I met at the 147th.   He agreed to bring me on and was able to …

RIP Chief. 

He was the second person I met at the 147th.   He agr…

Rest in peace Chief! 🙏🙏🙏
Rest in peace Chief! 🙏🙏🙏
Rest in peace Chief! 🙏🙏🙏

Chief, you’ll be missed by the 147th SFS crew.  You were my mentor as well and helped me on a personal level.  I’m glad…

Chief, you’ll be missed by the 147th SFS crew.  You were my mentor as well and helped me on a perso…

Chief, you’ll be missed by the 147th SFS crew.  You were my ment…

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Community Involvement

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Dept

Volunteer of

Cascade Fire Department

Volunteer of

US Air Force Academy Cadet Sponsor Program

Participated in

Vice President of

National Guard Association of Texas

Advisor of

International Air Force Sergeants Association

Favorites

What were Oren's favorite performances to watch?
Smothers Brothers / Liberace / Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / Houston Air Show /…
Smothers Brothers / Liberace / Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / Houston Air Show / Any live …
Smothers Brothers / Liberace / Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo / Houston Air Show / Any live concert in park
What was Oren's favorite color?
Air Force Blue
Air Force Blue
Air Force Blue
What causes did Oren care about most?
Any Veteran Cause
Any Veteran Cause
Any Veteran Cause
What were Oren's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking

Timeline

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Born

December 4th, 1940
Garden City, KS
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Gained a sibling, Tom McClure

1945
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Gained a sibling, Mary Watt

1950

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Other key details

Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Pikes Peak National Cemetery

10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925
All Veterans Funeral & Cremation
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All Veterans Funeral & Cremation

Gentiva Hospice
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Gentiva Hospice

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