Clifton-Roberts-Obituary

Clifton Roberts

Carbondale, CO, Colorado

Jan 21, 1948 – Dec 14, 2022

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BORN
January 21, 1948
DIED
December 14, 2022
LOCATION
Carbondale, CO, Colorado
CHARITY
Habitat for Humanity
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Retired Army Lt. Colonel. Raised on an Ottertail County dairy farm, he enjoyed football, 4H, and friends. Drafted into the Army, he completed a tour in Vietnam then West Germany. Stateside, he married his wife of 45 years, Cecilia (Strom), graduated with his Bachelors in Nursing from the U of M...

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Cecilia and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to hear of Cliff's passing. He was a good friend of years past at the U of M and Kappa Sigma fraternity. We knew of each other growing up in Ottertail County, MN. It turned out we lived only 5 miles apart but went to different high schools. My sincere condolences to your family.

Ceese, Ian & Lara, we just heard this terrible news today... our hearts ache :( Our deepest sympathies to you and all who loved Cliff. He was a very special friend we met in our real estate careers. He sat at many open houses with us and we would have lots of laughs. He had the best sense of humor! Smitty and he would have a great time golfing together too. We lost touch in recent years but will always remember our buddy Cliff. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful...

Ceese, Ian, and Lara, Deepest sympathies from all of Troop 194. Cliff left a lasting legacy for many young scouts, his fellow scout leaders, and our community. May all your memories of Cliff always bring a smile to your face as they do for me.

Dearest Family of Clifton Roberts, On behalf of the Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA), please except our condolences and heartfelt appreciation for Clifton´s selfless service to our great nation as an Army Nurse- Once an Army Nurse, Always an Army Nurse. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Donna Smawley, AN, Maj (RET) ANCA Region Director

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I was blessed to be a part of Clif's great sense of humor and compassion during the 55 years I knew him. As the years slipped away and the face-to-face visits became less frequent, I will cherish the friendship and brotherhood we shared. My sincerest condolences to Ceese, Ian and Lara and Family.

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for LTC Roberts´ service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our...

Cliff was a wonderful,loving and funny man! He will definitely be missed! Many hugs and prayers to Ceece and their beautiful children.