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Cliff Colyar Obituary
Clifford Loren Colyar, 87, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2010 after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 8, 1923 in Okanogan, Wash., to Loren and Leona Colyar. Cliff is a WWII veteran; he served in the US Army as a Combat Engineer. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Lawrence Colyar. Cliff was surrounded by people who love him when he took his last breath here and his first one in eternity. He worked as an Operating Engineer in Local 12 over 40 years. Everyone who met Cliff loved him, he is especially known for his stories, his smile and willingness to always help. He loved Westerns, especially John Wayne.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Delores of 58 years, and seven children, Carol Lewis and husband Kenny, Sheryl Nestlerode, Barbara Long and husband Dennis, Dan and wife Lori, Tom Colyar, Becky Gutierrez and Emily Ferguson, 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at Rose Family Funeral Home, 4444 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Reception to follow.
Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family owned and operated Rose Family Funeral Home & Cremation, 581-3800.
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Barbara
December 22, 2010
Dear Family,
November 30th our dad breathed his last breath. It still doesn't feel real. When I talk to each of you we all feel the same, something or should I say someone is missing. For me personally I have never felt grief like this. Cliffy moments strike at the most unusal times, in a grocery store, a restaurant or on an airplane. Plain and simple "I miss my dad and I know you do too.
Carol Lewis
December 5, 2010
Dad,
It took a very special man to marry our Mom with a ready made family of three kids. You must have loved her very much. From the very beginning you were "our dad". When the other kids came along we were never treated any differently. You and Mom have always been there to help whoever needed it. Food to eat, a place to stay, money - you name it. We all love you and will miss you very much. Love forever - Carol
Carol Lewis
December 5, 2010
Dad - It took a very special man to marry our Mom with a ready made family of three kids. You must have loved her very much. You were our Dad from the very beginning. When the other kids came along, we were never treated any differently than they were. No one would have known that you weren't our biological father. I hope you knew how much that meant to us. We will miss you forever Dad.
Ty
December 5, 2010
Grandpa,
There is so much to say and I am going to try and put what I remember into words....
You summed up the definition of
"Family Man." You provided for all of us in so many ways, during tough times you brought smiles and laughter to me and my brothers. I remember Me,you Rick and Nick sitting out on the porch at the house in Washington talking about random things...your fishing trips with them or the ones you used to take alone,mariners,weather,your truck, having many laughs or us all in the living room with you on your blue recliner while watching TV.
Walking by you and you poking us in ours sides saying "hey kid."
I am so thankful that we all had such an awesome and memorable relationship with you.....I love you so much Gramps and words cant describe how thankful I am to you and all you did for us...You were the father figure to us when ours was absent...you helped mold us all into who we are today...Thank you...We love you so much and we miss you so much.....
From your trucker hats, sfafford T's and flannel shirts with light denim jeans down to the shoes that velcro....was nothing but heart.....and even though our hearts ache there are so many unforgettable memories that we will have forever....love you
Barbara
December 4, 2010
Dear Dad,
We had your sevice today, it was beautiful. I think you would have been proud. You are so loved and I know you felt that love the last two weeks of your life. I feel so helpless right now, this hurts more than I ever imagined. It's so final and I don't want it to be. I think the reality of it all is setting in and I don't know what else to do besides tell the truth about how I feel. I love you Dad (aka)Cliff Colyar C.O.L.Y.A.R
Becky Gutierrez
December 3, 2010
Just like that Dad I Love You Miss you,Becky
karen gonzalez
December 3, 2010
grandpa,
it's been really hard accepting the fact that you are gone, i miss you and it's not the same without you. i love you, karen
Teila & Sadie Rose
December 2, 2010
The GGGrandpa, we miss you already. Thank you for excepting me into your family and for being you.
Sadie loves you. I love you. You will be missed.
Denise Minyard
December 2, 2010
I am one of the luckiest granddaughters in the world to have had such an amazing grandpa ! You have supported each and every one of us in some sort of way and NEVER turned your back ! You have taught me what strength is and shown me how to fight a good fight ! You will truely be missed but we are all so happy that you will never feel pain again. Because of who you are I will have tears of laughter and joy ! I love and miss you grandpa.
Renee Mueller
December 2, 2010
I have missed you so much already. You had a routine and I keep waiting for you to go out to the front porch or to come out of your room. I hear a whistling that sounds like your hearing aids and I am looking for you. I know you know you were loved I just don't know that you really know how much or how grateful I am for all you have done for me all through out my life. I am grateful that you are not in any more pain. That brings me the most comfort and I have so many memories and you have given our whole family lots of those, so we have lots to share with each other. We have pulled together and healed some old wounds through this. I love you dearly Gramps.
John Barragan
December 2, 2010
Gramp's we will miss you . You left behind one big family. You have touch each and everyones hart in some way . This will truly be missed. You are the heart of this family. Love you
Paula Brennan Flodqist
December 2, 2010
Heaven gain one of the greatest men ever..I will always cheerish the love you gave me and my family...You will be miss... Loveya Paula and Tim Flodquist and James Brennan
Barbara Long
December 2, 2010
Dear Dad,
I miss you, your smile, and yes even seeing you sit at your spot on the porch to have a cigarette. Things just are not the same at the house without you.
When I was little I thought you were the strongest man on the planet. Your last day with us one more time you showed us your strength in the decision you made. I know you left here knowing how much you are loved. It's comforting to me to know your no longer in pain. You will always be the strongest man on the planet to me. I love you. Barbara
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