Edward Lee Clifton passed away December 31, 2019, at the age of 84, in Forsyth Montana.
He was born in Scarbro, West Virginia on February 28, 1935 to Lola and Guy Clifton. He was second of nine children Nona Arneson, Daniel (Meredith) Clifton, Alpha Hopf, David Clifton, Virginia Miller, Joyce (Dave) Sherod, Ernie Clifton and Ellen (Tim) Johnson. He had a very large and loving family with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Ed served eight years in the Navy Seabees. He worked as a Union Carpenter. He even helped build the Yellowtail Dam (Fort Smith, MT). He spent many years working the oil fields in Montana and while living in Forsyth, he was his happiest working for CM Coffee’s Cattle Company. He loved spending time on the Ranch and with his large family. He was known for his wacky sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy J. Clifton and stepdaughter, Sharon (Orville) Treible. He is survived by his daughter, Jodene (Kwame) Rainford and stepson, Dennis (Vicki) Krause and son, Brian Clifton. His grandchildren, Alekses Clifton, Kylar Clifton, Sheresa Treible, Winn Treible, Shawna Wombolt, Sheila Green and Sonya Norem.
Cremation has already taken place and a Celebration of Life will be planned in the future.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Ed’s family. So very sorry for your loss.
Jim and Lavina Hall says
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a great person and really enjoyed life…..Jim and Lavina Hall
Larry J Tritschler says
Larry worked with Ed and Dan on Yellowtail Dam in the mid 60s. Ed was the one that convinced hIm to join the Seabees. Nice fella. So sorry to hear of his passing. Larry and Margie Tritschler
Shirley Skinner says
Dennis and Vickie we were so sorry to hear of your loss. There are never the right words to say to someone at times like this, so we will just send you many prayers and hugs.
Ana Thompson says
So sorry to know about Ed’s passing. My deepest condolences to his family. He was a wonderful person. Sweet, caring and always with a smile on his face. He sure will be missed
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Brown says
Sorry for the families loss in Ed’s passing. He always told me he remembered working with my dad in the oil fields of Sumatra; now they can reminisce those days together. Prayers and hugs for all of Ed’s family.
Patty VanAsh says
We’re so very sorry. Ed was a great guy.
Harriet Jansen says
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Will be unable to be with any of you but sending our Sympathy and Prayers. Harriet Morton Sleaford Jansen & Veryl.
Jack & Sandi Van Pelt says
We’re so sorry for your loss. I sure enjoyed visiting with Ed. He was such a nice man.
Vicki Reynolds (Ware) says
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Really gonna miss getting to see him and visiting with him.
Lee Johnson says
Sorry for your lose, Ed was a great guy and friend , will surely be missed.