Clarence 'Les' Greenstreet

Clarence “Lester” Greenstreet, 74, passed away surrounded by family at his home in Stockton on Dec. 26, 2010. Les is survived by his wife, Carol Greenstreet, who has been faithfully by his side for over 52 years.

Les was born in El Dorado Springs, on April 15, 1936, to Clarence and Catherine Greenstreet, the oldest of four siblings.

After graduating from El Dorado Springs High School in 1954, he chose to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force which moved him to Alaska where he fell in love with both the state and Carol Frary. The two were married in the summer of 1958 and began homesteading in the Matanuska Valley of Alaska. Les and Carol spent 43 years in Alaska, interspersed with 10 years at various times in Cedar County, the only other place he considered home.

In 1962, Les began a close relationship with Jesus Christ. He lived his life as an example and never wavered in his faith. Les was the patriarch of his family and could always be counted on for sound advice. During his final days on earth he made it known that he was at peace and ready to go home to be with his savior.

Les loved to restore antique tractors and was a member of both the Antique Power Club of Alaska and the Alaska Transportation and Industry Museum.

Les and Carol have six sons and two daughters - Russ and Deana Greenstreet - Loveland, CO; Scott and Christine Greenstreet - Aurora, IL; Dean and Kathy Greenstreet - McHenry, IL; Darrel Greenstreet - Palmer, AK; Billy and Carol Greenstreet - Homer, AK, Catherine and Shem Mabongor - Jenja, Uganda, Africa; Donna and Duke Ballard - Palmer, AK, and Andy and Trish Greenstreet - Palmer, AK. He enjoyed each of his 34 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He is survived by two brothers, David and Mowee Greenstreet - Little Rock, AR, Bob and Pat Greenstreet - El Dorado Springs; and a sister, Dorothy and Tom Fletcher of Enid, OK.

Viewing was held at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs between 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Greenfield with Rev. Ron Dykes officiating. Interment will follow at Hazel Dell Cemetery for family members. The family will then receive guests for a celebration at 3 p.m., location to be announced.

Pallbearers will be: Russ Greenstreet, Scott Greenstreet, Dean Greenstreet, Darrel Greenstreet, Billy Greenstreet and Andy Greenstreet.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.