January 16, 1941 – July 6, 2022
We are heartbroken to share that Cliff passed away after an extremely swift bout with cancer that came out of the blue and left our lives changed forever. A beloved husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend, he led his life with kindness, humour, and hard work.
Born in Calgary to Edith and Lyman Ratcliff, he was the youngest of siblings Dennis, Helen, Betty, Mary, and Carol. He grew up near Bergen and met his one-and-only lifetime sweetheart, Wilma Turnbull at Sundre High School in 1957. They were married in Olds in 1963 and spent 65 years of love, trust, and adventure together. They are parents to Don (Kathie), Bill (Barb), and Sheryl (Eldon), all of whom miss him dearly every day.
Cliff was a gifted artisan and builder and had a lifetime career as a machinist and welder, owning and operating his own businesses: Ensteel (Calgary) in the 1980s, and Hometown Machine (Sundre) in the 1990s. He had a strong work ethic and was a mentor and friend to many throughout his working years.
Many in Olds, Sundre and surrounding towns may remember his smile as he drove his prized 1930 Chevrolet roadster in the local parades and Show & Shines.
Left to love him always are his wife, children and their spouses, along with grandkids Marshall (Shelby), Garrett, Sheldon, Natalya, Nina, Phoenix, Dexter, and great grandson Brantley.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Saturday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Harmattan Community Centre. A private interment for family members only will take place at Harmattan Anglican Church Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
