Medford - Funeral service for Clifton “Chief” Honeyman will be Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Medford First Christian Church with Rev. Craig VanDeburgh officiating.  Burial will be in Rosemound Cemetery.

Clifton Clare “Chief” Honeyman was born in Medford on January 15, 1921, the son of Clifford and Gladys Hastings Honeyman and departed this life at the Wakita Community Health Center.  Chief was a lifelong resident of Medford, graduating from Medford High School in 1939. Chief completed one of the most remarkable attendance records in the history of the Medford School System.  He was neither absent nor tardy in twelve years of school work.  Chief proudly served as the Grand Marshall of the Medford Homecoming Parade in 2011.  He and Dorothea Cowger were married at the Jefferson First Christian Church on June 4, 1950 and were lifetime residents of Medford.  Chief, his dad, and his brother operated The Medford Ready- Mix concrete business, 1959 – 1962.  Chief served as a very dedicated Grant County Commissioner for District 2 from 1962-1982.  After this, he worked as a mechanic for local farmers and ran a bulldozer building terraces.  He served as an engineering consultant for several City of Medford projects. For many years Chief and his family spent the summer months boating and camping at local lakes.  Chief and his brother, Bob enjoyed buying, restoring and selling antique tractors. He was a volunteer firefighter for twenty years.   He was a member of Medford First Christian Church.  In his later years Chief enjoyed coffee time and visiting with his many friends at Margies and Smrckas.

Chief was a World War II Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Barnegat as Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate.  He proudly served his country from September 30, 1942 until his Honorable Discharge January 18, 1946, after receiving  many medals and awards.  Chief was the last living founding member of VFW Post #5070.

Those preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Dorothea; an infant sister, Neva Irene, and his brother, Bob.

Those left to cherish his memory are four children, Christa Stout and husband, Jerry of Baytown, Texas, Marshall Honeyman and wife, Sherry of Tuttle, Mike Honeyman and wife, Christy of Medford and Micky Honeyman of Stillwater; nine grandchildren, Sheldon Stout and wife, Bethany, Shane Stout and wife Jenni, Ellen Bebout and husband, John, Matt Honeyman and wife Nindi, Adam Honeyman, Heather Ayers and husband, Chris, Chris McNamara and wife, Amanda, Kevin McNamara and Kathleen McNarara; step grandchildren, Michael Bryan and Alea Rogers and husband, Daniel; great grandchildren, Amber, Ethan, Autumn, Isabella, Zowie, Clara, Anna, Ally, Clare and Gabbie;  step- great grandchildren April, Talan and Taylor;  one sister-in-law, Mildred Honeyman; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Medford First Christian Church, Medford Volunteer Fire Department, Medford Ambulance or Miller Ambulance Service.

May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family.
Lanman Funeral Home Staff

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I will always appreciate the kindness and concern Chief showed to me as I was working my way through College.  There was always a job during the summers and I am sure some were created just to be helpful.  A truly good guy.
Bill Postlewaite

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Our condolences and sympathy at the loss of Chief.  A lot of fond Medford memories of Chief. 
AK
AK & Shirley Armstrong

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My deepest sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your dad ~ Chris, Marshall, Mike & Micky.  And the same to his adoring grandchildren.  I have very fond memories of Chief, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  A truly wonderful man.
Carole Quigley-Driver

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Your father and grandfather was a dear friend of my parents, Chester and Permelia Hodges.  My father also served as county commissioner until his death.
My prayers are with you.
Joyce Hodges Grubbs

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Chief was a friend of Roger Hula, my father in law, and helped us on many occasions. I still use the 9N Ford that he and Bob restored and sold to me.
John O'Donnell

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