Obit of Mara, William Daniel - Garvin County, Oklahoma

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The Bakersfield Californian 31 March 2004

William Daniel Mara "Bill" Sept. 4, 1929 - Mar. 27, 2004

Private services for William Daniel Mara will be held.  Bill was born 
in Maysville, Oklahoma on September 4, 1929 and he passed away in 
Bakersfield on Saturday, March 27, 2004 with his family by his side.  
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel J. Mara and Grace 
Taylor and he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cecelia Mara; son 
and daughter-in-law, Michael and Margaret Mara; daughter, Candice 
Ingram; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Kemp Cravens; son, Chi 
Mara; 4 grandchildren, Patrick and Brian Mara and Natalie and 
Christopher Cravens; sister, Joyce Hilburn; brother, Jack Mara and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill moved to Kern County with his family in the `930s.  He served 
our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  During that time 
he served as a cook which became his profession.  Bill worked in 
Bakersfield for over 35 years where he was a chef at the Skyway 
House, Freddies Top of the Hill and helped to open Rio Bravo Country 
Club, as well as the Scottman Restaurant.  Bill enjoyed listening to 
music, watching NFL football and going to Las Vegas.  For additional 
service information or floral delivery information, please contact 
Basham Funeral Care 873-8200

Basham Funeral Care
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