Robert Chester Clifford

Carmel ~ Robert C. Clifford died at home in Carmel, California on Sunday, April 19. He was born on January 5, 1926, and grew up in Alameda, California. During World War II, he served in the 16th Tank Battalion in the European Theater of Operations. Bob graduated from Stanford University in 1949, and received his law degree from Stanford Law School in 1951. He practiced law in Oakland and Carmel for over four decades and authored numerous legal treatises and articles during his career.

Bob enjoyed being an ardent fan of Stanford sports. But he also took great pleasure in the outdoors with special affection for Donner Lake and Point Lobos. Above all, Bob dearly loved his family, who will always miss his humor, kindness, and love.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gene Elizabeth; his children, Carol, Sarah, Tom and Katie, their spouses, and his seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas W. Clifford of Visalia, California. A celebration of Bob's life will take place at the Del Mesa Carmel Clubhouse on Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 PM. His favorite charities included the Truckee Donner Land Trust (www.tdlandtrust.org) and the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University (museum.stanford.org).