Cliff Fitton

1927 - 2011

Cliff Fitton age 84 and a lifelong resident of Springville passed away November 15, 2011 at Lindsay Gardens. Cliff was born to Roland and Georgia Fitton July 31, 1927 in Lindsay where he also received his education before entering the U.S. Navy in 1945. Upon being Honorably Discharged Cliff returned home and soon thereafter was introduced to Ida Booth whom he married October 7, 1950 in Springville. In 1951 he began what would turn into a 37 year career "Cowboying" for the Louis Gill & Sons Springville Cattle Ranch. Cliff loved being a cowboy and could take the wildest horse or meanest dog and have it eating out of his hand in no time. He liked fixing things and enjoyed the outdoors spending many days camping with his kids and grandkids and was even the Camp Host with Ida at Balch Park from 1998 to 2000. In 1988 Cliff and his son Steven formed Fitton & Fitton Heavy Equipment and worked together for 12 years until 2000 when Cliff finally retired. He was a past member of the Springville Lions, the VFW and a past 4H and Cub Scout Leader. Surviving family includes his wife Ida Fitton of Porterville. 3 sons: David Fitton and wife Cheri of Strathmore. Clifford Fitton and wife Margaret of Springville and Steven Fitton and wife Theresa of Springville. Daughter Mary Hunwardsen and husband Rick of Merced. 2 brothers: Ed Fitton and wife Melba of WA and Don Fitton and wife Virginia of Palo Alto and 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He also leaves a special sister in-law and brother in-law Rosie and DeWayne Luce along with numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00pm Monday November 21st at Frasier Valley Cemetery. To sign Cliff's on-line register book or leave a message of condolence please visit www.whitehurstfuneral.com. For additional information please contact Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral & Cremation Service, 195 N. Hockett St., Porterville, CA 93257. (559)784-6485