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Terry Clifford Obituary
Terry Dean Clifford, 79, of West Valley City, Utah, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson, Utah.
He was born Feb. 16, 1937, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Elwood O. Clifford and Bernice Hone Clifford. Terry was raised and attended schools in Menan, Idaho, graduating from Rigby High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957.
On March 8, 1958, he married Jeanne Clifford in Rigby, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in Utah on March 15, 1982.
Terry worked as a manager for Skaggs Drug (American Stores) throughout his career, then owned and operated his own business, Matco Tools, after retiring.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Terry served in several capacities. He also coached little league baseball for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Clifford of West Valley City; daughter, Teresa (Ronald) Steele of Memphis, Tenn.; sons, Terry Gene (Jennifer) Clifford of West Jordan, Utah, and Woody D. (Jonette) Clifford of Idaho Falls; brother, Dale Clifford of Tooele, Utah; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Robert E. Steele; and brothers, Wade and Royd.
Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday, March 26, at Annis-Little Butte Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main St., in Rigby.
Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
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Michelle Higham
March 25, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We've missed seeing him around the neighborhood walking the dog. Sending hugs and prayers your way. - Michelle
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