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Cassius Clay Bruington, of Powell Butte and Crooked River Ranch, died Jan. 30, 2008. He was 97.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life and memorial at 2 p.m. , May 16, 2008 at Powell Butte Cemetery.
Mr. Bruington was born September 21, 1910, in Stephenville, Texas, the son of Newton and Minnie (Hawk) Bruington.
He graduated from high school in Dalhart, Texas.
Cash enjoyed dancing, traveling with his companion Gerry Marsh.
He climbed Pilot Butte when in his early 90's and he won several medals.
He also enjoyed sapphires, collecting rocks, hunting and reading.
Mr. Bruington worked as a miner, logger and steamfitter. He was affiliated with Local No. 290 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union.
He has lived in Powell Butte for 32 years and Crooked River Ranch for 11 years. Survivors include: four daughters Evangeline Haynes of Bend, Cassandra Strauss of Redmond, Ore., Ethel Gardner of Springfield, Ore., and Terry Ivy of Bend, Ore.; 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Center 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701. Autumn Funerals of Redmond is in charge of arrangements. |
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