Graveside services for Cleo Clifton Lovan, 74, Tucson, Arizona, were held at noon, February 15, 2000 at Golden Gate National Cemetery. Mr. Lovan died February 12, 2000, in Arizona after an unexpected illness. He was born August 25, 1925 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Emmert L. and Nancy (Turnbull) Lovan. He moved to Vallejo, California in 1966 and opened the first of many transmission shops. His first shop was A. C. Transmissions and his most popular shop was Leo's Transmissions. He served the people of Vallejo and Bay Area for 20 years before retiring to Tucson where he lived for more that 10 years. Mr. Lovan enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving as ship's cook Third Class during World War II. He served on three different ships that sank and he earned many commendations, including the Philippine Liberation (2 stars), the Asiatic Pacific (3 stars) and the Victory Medal of World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy ,and Beverly; one son, Marty Jan Lovan, and six grandchildren, Eric and William, Corey ,, Tonya ,, Mary Jay , and Cleo ,. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Barker) Lovan, his son, Cleo C. Lovan, Jr; and two brothers, Art Lovan and Raymond Lovan. (Oregon County History Net)
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Graveside services for Cleo Clifton Lovan, 74, Tucson, Arizona, were held at noon, February 15, 2000 at Golden Gate National Cemetery. Mr. Lovan died February 12, 2000, in Arizona after an unexpected illness. He was born August 25, 1925 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Emmert L. and Nancy (Turnbull) Lovan. He moved to Vallejo, California in 1966 and opened the first of many transmission shops. His first shop was A. C. Transmissions and his most popular shop was Leo's Transmissions. He served the people of Vallejo and Bay Area for 20 years before retiring to Tucson where he lived for more that 10 years. Mr. Lovan enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving as ship's cook Third Class during World War II. He served on three different ships that sank and he earned many commendations, including the Philippine Liberation (2 stars), the Asiatic Pacific (3 stars) and the Victory Medal of World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy ,and Beverly; one son, Marty Jan Lovan, and six grandchildren, Eric and William, Corey ,, Tonya ,, Mary Jay , and Cleo ,. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Barker) Lovan, his son, Cleo C. Lovan, Jr; and two brothers, Art Lovan and Raymond Lovan. (Oregon County History Net)
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