Clifford (Cliff) Charles Wellington
1929 - 2013
Clifford Charles Wellington, 83, died Saturday evening, March 23, 2013, at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Idaho, after a brief illness. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. There will be a viewing and family will greet friends on Thursday, March 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m., at Alden-Waggoner. Inurnment will take place at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Cliff was born December 7, 1929, in Sac City, Iowa, the son of Claude E. and Velma I. (Beadle) Wellington. At the age of 14, he moved with his parents to Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from North High School in 1947.
In July of 1948, Cliff joined the U.S. Navy and served for four years on the USS Prairie. He was especially proud to have served his country during the Korean War. After his military service, Cliff worked for the U.S. Post Office. He began his career in Des Moines, Iowa, as a letter carrier. He retired in 1987 as the Manager of the Cole Village Station in Boise, Idaho.
On January 16, 1954, Cliff married Darlene Mae Kappelman in Marshalltown, Iowa. They were happily married for over 59 years. Cliff and Darlene have three children: Steven Charles, Susan Elaine, and Katherine Ann. After traveling through southern Idaho, the family decided to move to Boise in 1972.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Darlene, and his children, Steve (Valentina) Wellington, Sue Wellington, and Katie (Gary) Loepp. One of the great joys in Cliff's life was his grandchildren, Clifford M. Robertson, Stephanie M. (Victor) Pennecard, Wesley C. Wellington, and Thomas E. Robertson; and his great-grandson, Victor M. Pennecard.
As Cliff's children extended their families through marriage, he considered himself blessed with additional grandchildren, including Alex Rastorguyev, Katya Smith, David (Ashley) Loepp and their sons Mason, Dillon, and Heston, and Jacob (Melissa) Loepp and their daughter Grace.
They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.
In celebration of the life of Clifford Charles Wellington, a donation to a charity of your choice may be made in lieu of flowers.
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Katie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
~Tricia Cobb
April 2, 2013
Katie, I was so sorry to see that your dad passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam
Pam Beitia
March 29, 2013
The halls of North High are diminished with Cliff's passing. Prayers and thoughts to you, Darlene, his family, and his friends. Cliff's 1947 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1947(2007.60).html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
Claradell Shedd
March 28, 2013
The Petersens send sympathy. God bless your family.
March 26, 2013
I'm so sorry to learn you lost your husband, father, grandfather. You have all my sympathy. Rosemary
March 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jill Parmley
March 26, 2013
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