Clifford Oscar Wolfe passed away June 7, 2019 while residing at Cottonwood Care Home with his daughters, Linda and Ladell at his side. Cliff was born September 28, 1919 in Westfork, Montana to Charles and Thresa Wolfe. Cliff was one of seven children Alfred, Charlie, Mary, Sylvia, Ruby, and Shirley who all predeceased him. Cliff graduated from Scobey High School and started a long career in the livestock industry. He married the love of his life, Violet Sophia Cornwell on September 27, 1940. Seven children were born to Cliff and Violet (deceased):
Jerry (deceased), Evan (Susan), Joliet, MT; Judy (Scott) Slinker, Riverton WY; Linda (Vern) Heisler, Fromberg, MT; Shirle, Riverton, WY, Jim (Linda), Butte, MT and LaDell (Donald) Muri, Miles City, MT. He also leaves 19 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Cliff and Violet ranched on the Hog Ranch at Wolf Point, MT then in Richey, MT. They moved the family to John Scott’s TN Ranch on the Powder river for several years before Cliff started a new career as a Brand Inspector for the State of Montana working in Billings, Choteau, Wolf Point, Dillon, and Kalispell. During his career with the state, he graduated from the Montana Law enforcement academy and became a Stock Detective with law enforcement powers. Cliff retired from the State about 1995, but continued to work as a contract inspector for many years. He also worked for many eastern Montana ranches doing day work including the Diamond Ring, Coffee Cattle Co., and the LO to name a few. Cliff had a great love for horses and trained some of the best cutting horses in Eastern Montana in the 1950s. When Cliff showed up to help work cattle, he was always well mounted on a horse that would get the job done. Cliff was inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame in 2019.
No services are planned at this time. A celebration of life for Cliff and Violet will be held on Sept. 28 from 2-5 at the Range Riders Museum in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Glo Simpson says
What a cowboy! Cliff had the perfect first horse for my son and by golly what a gem Danny was! Will always be thankful for knowing you Cliff. Happy trails!
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Linda and family; We are so sorry to hear about Cliff. He was the last of the real old Gentleman cowboys and Brand Inspector. Cliff always had time to say hello when ever I saw him. I have not seen you in a long time so do hope you are doing ok. Rest in Peace Cliff!!
An Old Friend
Jim and Annalise Willson
Ron and Susi Wells says
What a loss! But we know he was missing Mom! He is probably with his old Pards gathering cattle and swapping stories , and waiting for Mom to put dinner on the table, with some pie and coffee . It is probably good to be back in the saddle again! He will be missed so much ,but we know he is happy to be back with the love of his life ! Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all, Ron and Susi Wells
MARTHA CRANDALL says
So sorry. My sympathy.
V. Walters says
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Clifford. It can be very difficult and distressing to cope with the loss of a loved one. It has helped myself and others knowing that our dear loved ones now rest in the loving memory of our Grand Creator, Jehovah. ( Psalms 83:18-God’s name). May you find comfort to know that Jehovah hates death. ( 1 Cor. 15:26). And promises to eliminate death forever and bring those sleeping in death back to life on a cleansed earth. ( John 17:3; Isaiah 25:7,8; Acts 24:15; Rev. 21:4,5; Psalms 37:10,11,29). I hope these few scriptures along with your own good and loving memories of Clifford help to bring comfort, peace and a hope.
Holly Franklin says
Didn’t meet him til later in life. He was an amazing man. Very cordial but set in his rustic ways. Loved his family and loved his life. Taught me a thing or two that I will pass on to my own. Always love the greatest cowboy.
Shirley Rolf says
Jodi and Del and families, sorry for your loss, he was a good guy.
gary, pat and family says
so very sorry to hear about cliff, always enjoyed gabbing with him. always remember all your family memories. god bless you all
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So very sorry for your loss. Another gentleman cowboy has entered eternity. May your memories comfort and keep you.
Maureen Larson says
Del and family,
So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless!
Ed & Melva Curnan says
Just, Linda & Ladell, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our prayers for you and your families.
Garryn (Gatlin) Tvedt says
My condolences to Cliff’s family. Another great cowboy moved on to greener pastures. I was blessed to get to know Cliff when he shared his memories and adventures he had with my dad. He was quite the storyteller! He will always be remembered.
Betty Holmes Vail says
Judy, LaDell and families, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Art and Jeanne Drange says
To all of Cliff and Vi’s family…your family will always be a big part of our families history. So many memories!! Let’s not lose touch. Will miss seeing and visiting with both Cliff and Vi. Love yo you all.
Katherine Ripley says
So sorry to hear the news but know he is in a better place. Vi said she would be waiting for him. What a character & what a great friend. Vi tried to teach me how to cook & Cliff would be sitting there telling her how to do it! My sympathy to all the family.
Terry and Wilma Becker says
We’re so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this hard time.
Rathert says
Cliff’s Family
We always enjoyed visiting with any of the family. It was always nice to see Cliff at WP Stampede. Our sympathy
to all of the family, Bill has fond memories of the Hog Ranch Days.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
We are so sorry for your loss. Cliff was so much fun to visit with. He had great stories. We’ll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Jean says
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Cliff and giving him the updates on his paint horse. We still have the horse that Cliff’s riding in that picture. He’d be happy to know that we’ve retired him and he’s living out his days here.
Francie Greenough says
To the family of Cliff Wolfe, we are so sorry for your loss, but we know how happy he is now in his heavenly home. He was one of the best cowboys ever! He was always happy to share his cinnamon rolls with us that Linda had made! You will be missed Cliff, until we meet again.