Edward 'Ed' Clifford, 80, passed away peacefully in Seattle, Washington on November 20, 2018. Born in Seattle on December 12, 1937, Ed graduated from the University of Washington and Cornell University. He enjoyed a 42 year career with The Boeing Company as their Director of Human Resources for Boeing Commercial. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved to play golf and spend time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Patricia, his children Lisa Rogers, Christy McHugh, James Clifford (Kimberley), and Charlie Ross (Joyce). He is also survived by nine grandchildren Ashley, Jeffrey, Christopher, Jacob, Nichole, Heather, Kaelyn, Kennedy and Kinley. He is preceded in death by his mother Jane Miller and her husband Harold, and one granddaughter Eva Marie.
A funeral service will be held in his honor on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Avenue N., Seattle, WA at 2:00 pm with burial and reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made in Edward's name to Alzheimer's Research Foundation - www.alzheimersresearchfoundation.com.
