Clifford Olin Glidden

Clifford Olin Glidden, 91, of Hardesty, Oklahoma passed away January 11, 2009 at Perryton, Texas.

Olin was born January 15, 1917 in Altuna, Kansas, the son of Leland (Bill) and Nellie Glidden. He graduated from Hardesty High School and married his school sweetheart, Esther Wilma Richards, on January 22, 1938 in Guymon, Oklahoma. Early in their marriage, Olin served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, being assigned to various stateside bases. Esther moved with Olin to each assignment until his release from the Air Force in 1944 when they returned and made their home in Hardesty.

Olin worked for Panhandle Eastern from 1944 until 1949; then, enjoyed 41 years while being employed with the U.S. Postal Service as Mail Carrier until his retirement in 1989. Although he was dedicated to his work, Olin's true enjoyment and passion was riding his various horses, rodeos and roping. He had a sparkle in his eyes, a heart-warming smile and a genuine sense of humor that will forever be cherished and remembered by all.

Olin is survived by his wife, Esther Glidden of Hardesty, OK; daughter, Wilma White and husband Larry of Amarillo, TX; son, Larry Glidden and wife Lu Ann of Edmond, OK; five grandchildren, Brandon, Clay, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah; four great-grandchildren, Audrey, Ardyn, Javier (J) and Gaby; close family friends, Max Tomlinson and wife Wilma of Guymon, OK.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Hardesty School Auditorium with Rev. Truman Summerford and Rev. Bill Derixson officiating. Interment will follow at Hartville Cemetery, Hardesty, OK. The family will receive visitors at the Hardesty home of Olin and Esther beginning Tuesday afternoon. Memorials may be made to the Hardesty Senior Citizens or the Hartville Cemetery, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.