Gloria Annie Clifton was born July 28, 1923, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to John and Alvilde Hanson. The Hansons immigrated from Oslo, Norway, to Canada, and then proceeded to the U.S.A., settling in Seattle, Wa. Grandpa Hanson worked for the railroad, and eventually worked as an electrician on nuclear submarines. He designed and built the family home in White Center, shortly after the Great Depression. He often had to use scrap lumber to build his home. Gloria had two younger brothers, Robert and Kenneth. Robert preceded her in death due to cancer, and Kenneth lives with his wife Elizabeth in La Crescenta, Ca.
Mom met Arthur Valentine Clifton through mutual church friends Clay and Lydia Lynd. They were married March 13, 1945, and settled in Bremerton, Wash. Art worked in his family's camera shop, and Gloria worked at an office in downtown Seattle. Their son John was born November 1, 1946, and daughter Valerie was born December 4, 1947. Arthur died suddenly in mid-November of 1947, due to unknown causes. Gloria moved to Seattle, and started working for the University of Washington in their Purchasing Dept. She worked there for over 40 years. Both John and Val married, and seven grandchildren came along, followed by 10 great-grandchildren. The first great-great-grandchild is on his way! Gloria lived at El Dorado West Retirement Community for 18 years. She loved living there, made many friends, and thrived in that environment.
Gloria left a legacy of unconditional love, and enduring faith. She loved God with all her heart, and shared her faith with her family and friends. She loved to read, and take pictures of family, friends, and her beloved Pacific Northwest. For many; years she traveled to visit her daughter's family in Pasadena, Ca., and loved watching the classic Rose Parade from the parade route. She loved sending cards, and always with appropriate, and many times humorous, messages. She was generous to all. Her faith in God was personal, practical, and determined the course of her life. Her Godly influence will forever be treasured, and her example of trusting God will be followed. Love you, Mom. We will never forget you. We know you are with Jesus, and that we will see you again.
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