1917
John
2005
John Wesley Clifford
October 16, 1917 — March 2, 2005
John Wesley Clifford, 87 of Moline passed away on March 2, 2005 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 1717-8th Ave., Moline.
John was born to Bertha Harrison Clifford and John Clifford, Sr. on October 16, 1917 in Victoria, IL. He married Irene Hanson on May 17, 1941. He graduated from Carlingville College in 1937 and the University of Illinois in 1939.
John farmed with his father in Victoria, moving then to Moline, IL in 1960. He was employed by J.D. Industrial Plant and later sold real estate for Mel Foster, Moline until his retirement.
John and his wife spent 30 winters in North Port, FL. John is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Moline where he assisted with the service for many years.
SURVIVORS
Wife of 63 years Irene
Son John "Jack" Willis Clifford Moline
Granddaughter Melanie Marie(Garry Luther) Jones Moline
Grandson John Lawrence Clifford Peoria
Granddaughter-in-law Jodi Clifford Bettendorf
Great Granddaughters Morghan Leigh Harris Moline
Elizabeth Morgan Irene Jones Moline
Great Grandson Samuel "Sammy" John Clifford Bettendorf
He was preceded in death by Arden Lee Cater, loving partner of John Willis Clifford.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 1717-8th Ave., Moline.
John was born to Bertha Harrison Clifford and John Clifford, Sr. on October 16, 1917 in Victoria, IL. He married Irene Hanson on May 17, 1941. He graduated from Carlingville College in 1937 and the University of Illinois in 1939.
John farmed with his father in Victoria, moving then to Moline, IL in 1960. He was employed by J.D. Industrial Plant and later sold real estate for Mel Foster, Moline until his retirement.
John and his wife spent 30 winters in North Port, FL. John is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Moline where he assisted with the service for many years.
SURVIVORS
Wife of 63 years Irene
Son John "Jack" Willis Clifford Moline
Granddaughter Melanie Marie(Garry Luther) Jones Moline
Grandson John Lawrence Clifford Peoria
Granddaughter-in-law Jodi Clifford Bettendorf
Great Granddaughters Morghan Leigh Harris Moline
Elizabeth Morgan Irene Jones Moline
Great Grandson Samuel "Sammy" John Clifford Bettendorf
He was preceded in death by Arden Lee Cater, loving partner of John Willis Clifford.
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