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Clifford Ray Lund
Born to Pearl and Melvin Lund on Jan 2, 1925, in Los Angeles, CA, Ray was the youngest of eight children: five boys and three girls. Before he turned two, he moved to Minnesota with his adopted mother, Annie Ferrell, and his closest brother, George. At 14, he left home and moved back to California. Just two years later, at sixteen, he joined the US Navy and served in WWII. When the war ended, he started his family and moved to Lewiston, ID. Settled finally in Everett in 1955, he opened Lund's Cabinets. After decades of running the shop, he retired in 1980, and transferred ownership of the growing business to his eldest son, Robin, who recently passed it down to his own son, Robert.
Ray was not only an exceptionally skilled and talented cabinet builder and businessman, he was also an avid hunter and thoroughly enjoyed training his beloved bird dogs. Most of all, though, he was known for his warmth and compassion. He always had a joke or story to share, and his charisma and inclusiveness could make anyone feel like they were his best friend. He was the life of every party, warming the room with his personality and smile.
He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene; his brother, George Lund (Almira); and his four children, Robin Lund (Margaret), Rennai Sherman (Clint), Darli Lund-Parks (Randy), and Darin Lund. He leaves seven grandchildren, Jason Sherman (Trish), Robert Lund (Sara Sullivan), Dan Lund, Jenica Sherman, Chad Annema (Dawn), Mitchel Annema and Tom Lund; as well as three great-grandchildren, Kyle Sherman, and Cayden and Micah Annema; and two step-grandchildren, Alexis VanWyck and Trey Olson; and three step-children, Jan Moen (Rod), and Bryan and Brett Seavy; five step-grandchildren, Byron and Jessie Kindle, Nicole Moen and Shelby and Paul Bischoff; and eight step-great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Buddy.
A Celebration of his life will be held at his graveside in Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA, at 3 p.m. on May 25, 2011. A reception will follow at the Everett Elks Lodge at 2802 Hoyt.
We love you Daddy. Your love and laughter will be in our hearts forever.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Lund
Micah Annema
May 16, 2023
I never met my great grandpa. I'm glad to find this to learn more.
Ashley Moen
May 25, 2011
I remeber sitting on his fake leg, and being amazed when he got a new prosthetic leg. He used to tell me to be careful, not to pinch my fingers when he bended his knee. I remeber that during movies he would say " The credits go so fast, you can't even read them!" He always watched football. I would try to watch it with him, but get bored too easily. He was so funny all the time, always saying jokes. My great grandpa was amazing.
May 25, 2011
We'll miss you Cliff.You shure made the Holidays fun,With jokes and laughter.I truly will miss you. Rodney G. Moen
May 25, 2011
Grandpa you will be missed. we love you!
Byron & Jessie Kindle
lori kailey
May 25, 2011
My dear friend Darlise,I'm so so sorry to hear about your dad..To lose a father is such an impact,I hope you know I'm always thinking of you and putting you in my thoughts,I just wish I could take the pain or help you through it all...
Remember when he would stab his leg(not a REAL one) (for the playfulness)and the reaction he would get from peoples face? The jokes he played on everyone!! He was such a joker.. :)
He's your father,but made all your friends feel like they were his children..He's one in a million..What a blessed man,and I was blessed to know him..I'm proud to say, I Know Clifford Lund.."Ray"
May 24, 2011
Ray filled the room as soon as he walked in. He was a special character who loomed large and made an impression on those he met. A great story teller who mesmerized his grandsons and their friends. He will be surely missed, but his legend will remain with all who knew him. Our sincere condolences to Rob, Margaret, Rob and Dan, and the family,
Earl, Isabel, Ryan, Kevin and all the Beegle family.
Johnnah Chacon
May 23, 2011
I don't know who my Great Uncle Cliff was. I spoke to him once on the phone back in 1987. Blanche Lund was my grandmother and his sister Grandma and my mom always spoke of good things about Uncle Cliff. My grandmother and Uncle Cliff died on the same day 10 years apart. Thoughts and prayers to my extended family please take care
May 23, 2011
A “forever” smile…….that is the way I will remember “Mr” Ray Lund. I met him many years ago when he did work for our company (GTE) and I was always impressed with his integrity and great spirit. I was reacquainted with him when he was on his “cancer journey” and I a volunteer at the Cancer Center. The smile, cheerful positive attitude and great spirit were still there, even in difficult times. The family has a great role model for their lives. I will miss his smile here................but I know he is still smiling at us!
Bob Banks
Marysville, WA
Julie (Betker) Davenport
May 23, 2011
I lived two doors from the Lund family while growing up. Rennai, Robin and I were best friends. We had a fun neighborhood playing in Jim & Betty's barn, baseball in Apkers field and building tree houses in the woods. All the 50-60 things kids did back then. Most of all I remember Ray taking us to Silver Lake to swim on those hot summer days after he got off work and then down to Jackie's hamburger stand. The best 6 for a buck burger's we had ever eaten. He was a person full of life and always had a joke each time you saw him followed by his favorite saying "hot damn".
I know losing a parent is very difficult and may your strength and memories bring you through this time of sorrow. God Bless, Ray.
Bryan Seavy
May 23, 2011
Hey Cliff old buddy, we are gonna miss ya. You were certainly one in a million.
So glad I was able to get to know you. I so much enjoyed and respected your energy, spirit, jokes, and love of life and people.
You were a beacon of light and an inspiration to us all.
Above all, I am so incredibly grateful that you were able to spend 28 wonderful years with my Mom, Arlene.
You were a good man, she loved and adored you dearly. Not everyone is so lucky to find that special someone. I am so glad you found each other.
You left quite an impression on this world, you will not be forgotten. You touched so many lives with your positive attitude, friendliness and your zest for life.
I can still hear your voice from across the room at Christmas time shouting out the phrase ( Well hot piss and a bucket of koolaid!)
Not sure what that mean't but I have been laughing about it ever since.
Mary (Dixon) Clemmer
May 23, 2011
God bless you in your loss. He will be missed because he was loved.
May 23, 2011
I only met Uncle Cliff once - almost 50 years ago. But I remember the fun we had with him and his family. I will have his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Katherine Rodgers
Angi Rayfield
May 23, 2011
You will be sorely missed Uncle Cliff
May 22, 2011
Uncle Cliff,(hot damn) , always in my life..Always so loving and so much fun..Now once again you and Daddy can go hunting in the high hills...You will be missed We love you..... Gwennie
Jan Moen
May 22, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jack Salvadalena
May 22, 2011
Peace and love to all of Ray's family and friends as we mourn his passing and celebrate his life.
Ray always brightened the Evergreen Lanes morning coffee gatherings.
Mike Finney
May 22, 2011
Ray was my father's friend for over 63 years. He was like an uncle to me when I was growing up. I almost feel as though I've lost a member of my own family. He will be greatly missed.
Diane and Jim Jackson
May 22, 2011
Ray you were fine as frog hairs,and always a pleasure to see.
Jason, Trish & Kyle Sherman
May 21, 2011
We'll miss you Grandpa. We'll always remember your warm smile and sense of humor. Love you...
May 20, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
David & Noelle Hayes
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