Cliff was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Reta Stender, his brother-in-law Ken Heaton and sister-in-law Marj Summers and his biological relatives whom he met in later years including his half-brother William Paisley.
Cliff leaves to mourn his wife Lee, daughters Nancy and Lynn and his two precious granddaughters, Slone and Rylee Bishop. His sister Gloria (Klaus) Tonn, brother-in-law Wallace (Dorothy) Heaton, sister-in-law Phyllis Heaton and brother-in-law Merv Summers. He has many nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends. If friends so desire, contributions to the Kipling United Church or a charity of your choice may be tokens of remembrance.
The funeral service for Cliff was held in the Kipling United Church on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Interment followed in the Hazelwood Cemetery.