Clayton Bakke

1926 - 2013

Clayton Bakke obituary, 1926-2013, Orange, CA

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

Clayton Bakke Obituary

Clayton L. Bakke

Bakke, Clayton L., passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2013, at the age of 86. He was born on December 8, 1926, and was raised through high school graduation in Brandon So. Dakota, and became an avid hunter and fisherman. He was married to Beverly Zweep on December 10, 1947 in Sioux Falls, So. Dak., and moved his family to Orange County CA in 1956, where he began a postal career. He was a retired Postmaster of Santa Ana, CA., and manager of 22 other post offices in Orange County from 1976 to 1984. He was the first non-political postmaster promoted under the merit system in Santa Ana, Ca. He was also a WWII veteran. His passions were Jazz and reading.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beverly, and their seven children; David (Laura) Bakke of Tucson, AZ; Daniel (Devon) Bakke of Bellingham WA; Douglas Bakke of Sedro Woolley WA; Deanna Bakke of Spring TX; Dannette (Herbert) Barnes of Spring, TX; Darren Bakke of Orange, CA; Drew (Amy) Bakke of Spring TX; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Dean Bakke and daughter-in-law Karan Bakke.

A memorial service will be held at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1510 N Parton St. Santa Ana, CA on Friday August 16th, at 10:30 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Peter Lutheran Memorial fund, or Mary's Kitchen, 517 Struck Ave, Orange Ca., 92867 (www.maryskitchen.org).

Published by Argus Leader on Aug. 13, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 17, 2013

To the entire Bakke Family:

May the Lord bless you and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.

Toni McCurley

August 16, 2013

My most heartfelt condolences to the Bakke family, I will miss sharing lunch with Clayton, Beverly and the Ruiz family. I will also miss our telephone chats. Clayton had a fantastic memory. His wit always lifted my spirits. God Bless You and comfort you.

Eloise Moisan

August 15, 2013

Dear Bev and the wonderful 7 D's, I am thinking of you this week also and praying for memorable talks and some laughter as you visit there about Clayton. I am pleased that you, Bev, have someone close by. God will be close to you all thro these times. He has been very close and helpful to me since Clair's passing. God is good always.

Arlyce Jacobson

August 13, 2013

August 09, 2013
RIP father. We will miss you dearly and always remember our life together. You have touched many lives. God rest your soul.

Deanna Bakke

August 13, 2013

A friend since 1947. Whatta guy! A great card player and husband and father.

Betty Morris

August 12, 2013

RIP-We will miss you Dad!

Dannette Barnes

August 9, 2013

RIP father. We will miss you dearly and always remember our life together. You have touched many lives. God rest your soul.

August 9, 2013

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