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Russell Cluff Obituary
Russell was born in Victor, Idaho on Sept. 3, 1917, to John Robert Cluff and Myrtle Jones. He graduated from Victor High School and attended the University of Idaho.
Russell married Lillian Edna Beattie on Oct. 5, 1939, in the Logan Temple. She passed away Feb. 8, 1986. He married Aartje Naylor on March 5, 1988, and they were sealed in the Jordan River Temple on May 15, 1999.
He worked as a cheese-maker and retired from Dan's Food as a meat cutter. Russell enjoyed fishing, traveling, dancing, playing his harmonica and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings.
Russell is survived by his wife, Aartje; daughter, Beverly (Jack) Cluff; son, John (Jone) Cluff; John Naylor, Ken (Sandy) Naylor; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma Cluff Guyon.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Beattie Cluff; parents, John and Myrtle Cluff; brother, John Verl Cluff; and sisters, Veda Cluff Thompson and Bernice Cluff Linville Crandall.
A viewing will be held on May 21, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. and May 22, from 1:45-2:45 p.m. Funeral services will be held May 22, 2015, at 3 p.m. Funeral and viewings will be held at Meadowbrook 2nd Ward, 1250 W. Atherton Drive (4375 S.) Taylorsville, Utah. Interment will be May 23, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Burton, Idaho Cemetery.
Special thanks to Dr. Woolley, Dixie Home Rehab & Hospice and Larkin Mortuary.
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Karyn Smith
May 22, 2015
I was sad to read of Uncle Russell's passing; and sorry that it wasn't in time to attend his funeral - as I've been out of town.. My mother (Marlene Hoopes Withers) loved him very much. I had the opportunity to visit him in his home with my mother on a couple of occasions and could see why she loved him. What a sweet man. He was fun to visit with. He will be missed.
Bill Widdison
May 22, 2015
My sincere condolences to Aartje, Beverly and John. I am glad I knew Russell and will always remember his laugh and sense of humor. He was a good friend of my parents and a joy to be with.
Gail & Shar Hollingsworth
May 22, 2015
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our beloved friend and neighbor of 25 years. Russell was a man of great integrity, kindness, and generosity and it has been our privilege and blessing to have had him in our lives. He will be greatly missed by many; as he touched the lives of all who knew him. His friendly smile couldn't help but draw you into his warmth of spirit. Our prayers go out Aartje and the family.
Goodbye our dear and treasured "energizer bunny"; you remain in our hearts.
ArtAndPam Grant
May 21, 2015
What a special and loving man. Prayers to all.
Jillian Cluff
May 20, 2015
We had the privilege of being in the Meadowbrook 2nd ward with Russell and Aartje. He welcomed us from the second we got there and always made us feel like family. Russell and Aartje are such great examples of love and faith. Our prayers are with Aartje and family.
May 20, 2015
I'm sure there is a great fun now up there with Edna and all the couple friends of Russell. They were like aunts and uncles to our generation. We vacationed together and most Sundays got together for a good time after church.
Russell is the last of a good group of people that were examples to us.
We sorrow with the family, but rejoice in his good life.
Love Karla and Farrell Benson
May 20, 2015
Russell has been an inspiration to me since the first day I met him in 1988! His life has left a great imprint on my life as well as my wife!
Ron Cluff, Jr. Family
Ron Cluff
May 19, 2015
Really enjoyed visiting my Great Uncle. He reminded me so much of my grandpa John Verl Cluff. What a wonderful life he led and touched so many people.
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