Donald Allan McCance was born on 26 Oct 1934 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, the son of Archibald McCance and Montez M Plummer.
The 1940 Census[1] shows him at age 5 with his parents in the home of his widowed grandfather in Kaw Township, Jackson County, Missouri. They lived in the same place in 1935.
The 1950 Census[3] shows him at age 15 in the home of his mother and step-father in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
He married Rhea Dean Smith on 10 May 1957 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.[4] They had one child.
Don was recorded as a resident from 1 May 1994 to 1 Jul 2008 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[5]
Don died on 12 Mar 2024 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma,[6] and is buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.[7] Excerpted from his obituary: [8]
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Allan McCance (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma), born in Kansas City, Missouri, who passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 90.
Research Notes
Regarding his date of birth:
According to family, his correct date of birth is 26 Oct 1934, but when he wanted to join the military, he "adjusted" his birth date to 26 Oct 1933, with the help and approval of his mother.[9] This earlier date is seen in some public records.[5]
Sources
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"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 76; Digital film/folder number: 005460109; Image number: 421; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: K744-N5J (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-YLD8
Donald Allen McCance (5), single grandson, in household of James McCance (63) in Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.
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"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 12; Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 108945917; Image number: 13
FamilySearch Record: 6F9M-PSHM (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-V848
Donald McCance (15) son in household of Francis F Mauldin (37) in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.
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"Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995"
citing Page: 287; Digital film/folder number: 005683055_002_M9Z8-NFH; FHL microfilm: 001021626; Image number: 201
FamilySearch Record: QVPX-47B9 (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-8937-PCSM
Donald A Mccance (23) marriage on 10 May 1957 in , Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
↑ 5.05.1
"United States Public Records, 1970-2009"
FamilySearch Record: KGWB-TLB (accessed 18 March 2024)
Name: Don A McCance; Residence Date: from 1 May 1994 to 1 Jul 2008; Residence Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States; Birth Date: 26 Oct 1933; Prev Res2 Date: 01 Aug 1993-01 Nov 1995; Prev Res2 Place: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014; Prev Res3 Date: 1 Apr 1988; Prev Res3 Place: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014; Previous Residence Date: 01 May 1994-01 Jul 2008; Previous Residence Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137; Source Phone Nbr:(hidden for privacy)
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Find A Grave: Memorial #267189925 for Donald Allan McCance (26 Oct 1933-12 Mar 2024), citing Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA (plot: Garden of St. Paul). (accessed 20 March 2024)
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