CLAKE, Reginald (Reggie)

The Wickenburg Sun Reginald H. Clake passed away Dec. 16 He was born Jan. 17, 1922 in Canada to British parents Giles and Elsie. Reg left home at an early age and worked his way north to Alaska, helping to build the Alaska Highway. Later, he worked throughout Alaska as a plumber and pipe fitter. He was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Union, and was a small-aircraft pilot. He first retired to Sweet Home, Ore., and then moved to Wickenburg in 1993. He is survived by sister Ivy Deacon of Idaho; brother Ted Clake and his wife Bobbie of Manioba, Canada; and may nieces and nephews. Reg was especially close to niece Brenda. He was preceded in death by brother Cecil; brother-in-law Earnest Deacon; and sister-in-law Joan Clake. Viewing will be noon Thursday(Dec. 23) at Wickenburg Funeral Home. The memorial will be graveside at 2 p.m. at Eagle Eye in Aguila. Happy trails, beloved Reggie.