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CLIFFORD FAIRBANKS Obituary

Clifford T. Fairbanks Passed away at his home January 19, 2011. He was born in 1938 in Morehead, MN. He came to Tacoma in 1942, where he lived until his death. He graduated from Lincoln HS in 1957, and served in the US Army from 1959-1962. He went on to work for the City of Tacoma as an Engineering Aide until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and hanging out at his favorite spot, the Hong Kong Restaurant, where he had many friends. He is survived by his sister Delores (Fairbanks) Deichert of Bremerton, WA, brother Patrick of Spokane, WA, three children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2011.

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Faith Rucker

January 17, 2023

Cliff, I still think of you and miss you dropping by the house.
Faith Rucker

January 29, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT88jBAoVIM
Rest in peace Clifford

January 29, 2011

there will be a gathering of friends at the hong kong wed the 2nd groundhogs day for clifford at 3:00 o"clock come join us in memory &good times of our friend cliff

January 27, 2011

Happy hunting Clifford.
Dave Rucker

January 23, 2011

Suprised and sorry to read about Cliff.
My condolenes to his family.
Bob McEleney

January 23, 2011

As per our fathers wishes, there will be no service for his passing. Thank you for all your kind words.
His daughter, Lynnie

January 23, 2011

Im sorry to say there will be no services for my fathers passing, that was his wish. Thank you for all your kind words.
His daughter, Lynnie

michelle gonzales

January 23, 2011

cliffy my friend loved you like a dad we will miss you on fridays but we will still have your spot ready for you at the hong kong i loved to make you laugh so hard some times it made you cry and then there were times we just cryed for each others pain me and sheran will miss you so much and i hope some one will keep your killer kitty comfy for she was always there for you claws out im sorry you left the way you did i wished you would have stayed there at the hong kong then you wouldnt have been alone loove you always michelle eric lawrence and sherian and jim priest

January 23, 2011

So sorry to read this, prefer to think of Cliff enjoying the Hong Kong. My prayer, also, is that you are at peace.
--Faith Rucker

January 23, 2011

I'll miss you at the Hong Kong and the visits we had about your family and your best friend "CAT". Prayers-- A friend-Jan

January 23, 2011

Dad. I love very much and you will missed. My prayer now is you are at peace......Your daughter always, Lynette

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