Clifford Ryan Thomas

Clifford Ryan Thomas obituary, Post Falls, ID

Clifford Ryan Thomas

Clifford Thomas Obituary

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Clifford Ryan Thomas 37 years old Clifford Ryan Thomas (Clippy, Bubs, Bubba), resident of Athol Idaho. Born to Janet and Cliff Thomas on May 24th, 1988, in San Luis Obispo California. Went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15th, 2025, surrounded by his family that loved him so dearly.

Clifford moved to Missouri as a kid for 6-7 months then moved to Napa Idaho and finally found his place in Coeur D’Alene Idaho moving around the area thru his life. Clifford went to falls Christian in elementary school and then was homeschooled until he started in the work force working alongside his dad and best friend Cliff. Clifford was very talented and able to do any project or job he wanted to do. He was a handyman, landscaper, excavation, building houses, house remodels, automotive work. He loved to work on cars, trucks, mc, boats and anything with a motor. He loved farming work, driving tractors and being active. Clifford loved anything to do with the outdoors. He loved just being outside, the lake, a hike, floating just spending time with people he cared about. Clifford was an avid fisher and loved boating. Clifford had a love of eagles, he collected them and received a couple of eagle tattoos he also loved the flag and being an American. Clifford was a loving son, brother, uncle, papa and friend. Clifford was so very loved and will be missed deeply.

Clifford is proceeded in death by his grandparents Roy and Helen Thomas, grandfather Jerry Green, and his dad and best friend Cliff Thomas. Clifford is survived by his mother Janet Thomas, his brother Mike,  sisters, Erin Sheree, and Jamie. Brothers-in law Miguel, Tim, and Jay. His former wife Jennifer Thomas (Jen's kids, Nicole, Jess and Justin. Grandkids Evan, Gabe, ford and Milly) nieces Selena, Sofia, and Jazmyn. Nephews Johnny, Jayshawn, Timothy, Jayandre', Jayziah, Jerry, Angel, and Isaiah.

We love you so much, Bubs and this is not goodbye it’s just see you later until then you will be carried in our hearts and always loved and never forgotten!

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