Saturday, January 4, 2025
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Uncle Clifford was not only my uncle, but also my god-father. I have many happy memories of him at family reunions in Grand Forks and Kamloops as well as at Prince George and Fort Saint James for pig roasts with extended family and friends. Uncle Clifford had a quiet presence, often in the background setting up, washing dishes, getting tasks done that no one else had yet thought to do! He had a kind sense of humour, was patient when things seemed challenging, and would offer suggestions humbly and unassumingly, never, it seems, wanting to offend or hurt anyone. He was generous with his time and his attention when you could corner him for a chat even when “work needed to get done” and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. In his final years I also witnessed a man of deep faith who tried his best to put his life in God’s hands despite the ravages of a physical condition that tested him and his family to their core. His last few months were, to me, a testament to his belief that he was going to see heaven soon and there be reunited with his many brothers and parents who had gone ahead and I’m sure have welcomed him home.
Thank you for your kindness, uncle Clifford, and for your prayers now in heaven where you’ll be watching over your wife and children and grandsons until they see you again.
My prayers go out for aunty Robyn, Jeremy, and Aspen and all of his family and friends everywhere.
Love,
Kevin
