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Clifford Birrell Obituary
03/03/1935 - 09/28/2019
Ephraim, UT-Ephraim UT- Clifford Roy Birrell 85 was born on March 3rd 1935 in Provo, UT to Roy M. and Thelma Blanche Phelps Birrell and passed away September 28, 2019 in Mount Pleasant, UT peacefully of natural causes. Clifford Roy Birrell was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his children, Jeffrey(Leiann), Melissa (Mike), Douglas (Melissa) and Kara (Jeff) and several grandchildren and great grandchildren that all loved him dearly. Cliff was born in Provo, UT and raised in Twin Falls, ID. He worked in the family business, Birrell Bottling Company where he delivered product through Idaho and Utah. He served an LDS mission to Germany in 1953-1955. He married his beautiful wife Shirley Rae Gibson in 1959. He received his Bachelor of Art Degree at Brigham Young University (1960) and shortly thereafter moved to Torrance California earned a masters degree at UCLA in 1972 and taught in the public school system for over 30 years. In 1980 Cliff and Shirley moved their family to Ephraim Utah. He took great pride and joy in his community, serving as city councilman and in 2006 was voted mayor. Cliff also was very active in the lds church where he had many trusted callings which included bishop which he treasured deeply. Cliff's greatest joys were spending time with his family, teaching drama and being a part of the community. Cliff will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley Birrell, Daughter Dana and son Mark; parents; siblings, David and Patricia. Funeral service October 8, 2019 at 12:00 noon in the Ephraim LDS Stake Center 400 E Center St. Viewings Monday Oct 7th from 6-8 and Tuesday Oct 8th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. both at the Ephraim Stake Center. Interment in the Ephraim Park Cemetery. Online condolence rasmussenmortuary.com
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D. E. Davis, Jr.
March 11, 2021
Cliff was my drama teacher at Rolling Hills High School, and he had this amazing red hair & van dyke beard. He gave me a ride home one day when I sprained an ankle and he saw me hobbling along at the start of a long, two-mile walk home. You were one cool teacher, Cliff!
Peg Hicks-Moore
April 28, 2020
Cliff Birrell was my Rolling Hills High drama teacher in 1976/77. He made all aspects of the theatre fun. We all learned scenic design, makeup, lighting design, etc. in addition to acting. He made us all feel important, and gave many of us a safe and comfortable place to be in the evenings while working on a play. Many of us found so much inspiration that they made aspects of the theatre their professions, from lighting design to stage managing. Thank you Cliff, you were the best.
Ty Poulson
April 23, 2020
I love cliff.
October 1, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
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