Senator Clifford M. Vance View All Years

CLIFFORD M. VANCE

MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character and public service of the late Honorable Clifford M. Vance, begs leave to submit the following memorial:

Clifford M. Vance was born in New London, Iowa, on August 10, 1902, to William R. and Nellie Elliott Vance. Mr. Vance passed away December 10, 1984, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, at the age of 82. Mr. Vance is survived by his son, Randall S. Vance of Burlington, Iowa, and his daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Beemblossom, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

Mr. Vance was educated in the New London schools and graduated from New London High School in 1920. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1924 and a Juris Doctorate degree from the university in 1926.

Mr. Vance was married to Doris Chandler, June 1, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and she died February 3,1984.

Mr. Vance had been in general law practice in Mt. Pleasant since 1926. He served as Henry County attorney for two terms and was a member of the Henry County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Mr. Vance was president of the Henry County Bar Association for 20 years. He also served on the board of governors of the Iowa State Bar Association.

Mr. Vance was an original member of the Incorporation of the Insurance Plan Savings and Loan Association in 1937 and served on that board until May 1, 1982. He also served on the boards of the Masonic Temple, First United Methodist Church, the first city Planning Commission and the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. He was a 50-year member of the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, serving as president in 1937.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 8 AF&AM; a 32nd degree Mason in the Davenport Consistory of the Scottish Rite; and KAABA Shrine, Davenport. He served on the original board of the Mt. Pleasant Bank and Trust Company from 1947-1960 and the board of the Henry County Memorial Hospital from 1934-1948. He was a charter member of the Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club.

Mr. Vance was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives for the 56th General Assembly (1956-1958), and then elected to the Iowa Senate for the 57th, 58th, 60th, 60th Extra, and 61st General Assemblies (1958-1966), representing the counties of Henry and Jefferson. Mr. Vance was elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate in the 60th General Assembly.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-First General Assembly of Iowa: That in the passing of the Honorable Clifford M. Vance, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and that the Senate, by this resolution, expresses its sympathy and kindest regards to members of his family.

Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and that the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

CHARLES P. MILLER, Chair

LOWELL L. JUNKINS

FORREST V. SCHWENGELS

Committee