Bakersfield Californian; Bakersfield CA; 2007-3-2

Truman Lakin               
1910 - 2007
Truman Lakin was born in Marlow, Oklahoma and died of congestive
heart failure in Bakersfield, California. Services will be held in
Siloam Springs, Arkansas (Wasson Funeral Home). Truman was married to
Allie Cox Lakin who died in 1991. They left Oklahoma as "Dust Bowl"
migrants, and settled in Arvin, California where they lived for over
40 years. Truman owned a Blacksmith/ Welding business there. Truman's
children: Della Luttrell of Colcord, Oklahoma; Freada (and Delmar)
Blanchard of Orovada, Nevada; Colleen (and Roy) Price of Dustin Acres,
CA; Truman (and Marty) Lakin; and Larry (and Carol) Lakin of Bakersfield,
CA. His 12 grandchildren: Glenda, Denise, and Lonnie Luttrell; James
and Sherry Blanchard; David and Terry Price; Kim, Lori and Alan Lakin;
and Paula and Wendy (Lakin). He also has a passel of great-grandchildren
and great-great grandchildren. Truman loved hunting and fishing with
his sons, a good laugh, dominoes and wood working. Three years ago
he confessed Jesus as Lord of his life. He last resided at Evergreen
Healthcare in Bakersfield. The family would like to thank the caregivers
at Evergreen, Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Frank Chang for the fine care
he received. Truman Lakin Apr. 8, 1910 - Feb. 28, 2007