Clifford Garr

Clifford Bernard Garr, 87, died March 24, 2007, from a longterm illness.

Cliff was born May 20, 1920, in Livingston to Bernard and Beatrice Garr. He spent most of his childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah. Summers were spent at Mystic Lake, Mont., with his grandparents enjoying fishing and all the activities of summer.

He met the love of his life, Dorothy Schock, at Mystic Lake and was married July 3, 1942, in Billings. To this union Michael W. and Steven G. were born.

Cliff and Dorothy worked in the shipyards in Seattle, Wash., during World War II. During his 44 years with Montana Power, Cliff worked at Mystic Lake, Hauser Dam, Burke, Idaho, and Missoula and Butte.

Cliff enjoyed fishing, reading, golf, bowling and making people laugh.

Cliff attended the University of Utah and was involved with the Masons and IBEW Union.

Cliff and Dorothy moved to Billings in October 2002, to be closer to family. Cliff and Dorothy resided at Aspen View and later Cliff moved to Highgate Senior Living.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Dorothy and sister-in-law, Patricia Roemer Survivors include his children, Michael (Penny) Garr of Rathdrum, Idaho, and Steven (Alice) Garr of Billings; grandchildren, Michael C. and Keri I. Garr; a granddaughter, Jessi Irene of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; brother-in-law, Jack and Alice Roemer and family, John (Ginny) and Kathy (Cameron); and a stepsister Martha and husband Lyle Churchill.

The family would like to thank the staff at Highgate Senior Living for all the loving care given to Cliff during his stay.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Smith Downtown Chapel of Billings is assisting with arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Big Sky Hospice, Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107 or the First Christian Church, 1200 Texas St. Butte MT 59701.

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