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Clifford Force Obituary
Age 92, of Town Haven Apartments, Big Flats, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Tip was born in Caton on August 30, 1916, the son of the late Fred and Eva Force. He married Louise White on January 27, 1979 in Caton, NY. Tip was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Harder Force on August 28, 1976. Tip attended school in Caton and was a self-employed dairy farmer in Caton for over six decades. He was a member of the Caton United Methodist Church and the Caton Grange, and a former member of the Caton Senior Citizens. Tip enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and traveling to Florida. He is survived by his wife, Louise; one son, Andy (Kathy) Force of Caton, NY; three daughters, Susie (Pete Guidi) Palombo of Painted Post, NY, Candy (Michael) Card of Caton, NY, and Robin (Frank Percic) Force of Caton, NY; one sister, Gladys Gridley of Caton, NY; one brother, Fred (Ethel) Force of Batavia, NY; stepson, Clifton (Shirley) White of Caton, NY; stepdaughter, Donna (Gary) Nelson of Big Flats, NY; grandchildren, Adam, Daniel and Mary Force, Randy and Kyle Palombo, Steven Card, Cherie Gridley, Sue Felger, David White, Amy Thompkins and Eric Nelson; and several great-grandchildren. Tip was predeceased by several siblings. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 18, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Caton United Methodist Church in Caton, where funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Beth Bouwens officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Caton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in Tip's name be directed to Caton United Methodist Church, 11189 Hendy Hollow Road, Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements have been entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St. in Corning.
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Jennifer & David Card
September 18, 2008
In this difficult time of grief try to remember all of the good old times with your Daddy. He was a good man who worked hard farming his entire life. He loved his family and that was obvious. I will always remember him in the barn milking the cows with Andy. I love his daughters as if they are my own sisters. Tip surley did a great job raising his family with love and hard work.
Bill & Sharol White
September 16, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chester & Dorotha Gridley
September 16, 2008
We are sorry to have lost Tip. We have enjoyed visiting him thru the years. Both of us have known Tip since we were kids. He would pick me up with my boyfriend and go to Epworth League nearly every Sunday night. At that stage, Tip would have liked to pursue the ministry but funds were short. He went into farming after returning from the service and we watched as he became a very successful, leading farmer in the Caton community. Our condolences to Louise and his family.
Chester and Dorotha Gridley
Edward & Carol Robbins & Family
September 16, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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