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Clifford Charles "Cliff" Conner

1938 - 2023

Clifford Charles "Cliff" Conner obituary, 1938-2023, Vancouver, WA

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1938

DIED

2023

Clifford Conner Obituary


CLIFFORD CHARLES CONNER
July 30, 1938 ˜ January 1, 2023

The family of Cliff Conner is sad to announce his passing on Jan. 1, 2023. Cliff was born on July 30, 1938 to John and Edith Conner, he had an older brother Mel and a younger brother Glen. Cliff was a lifelong Battle Ground resident, graduating from BGHS in 1956. He married his high school sweetheart, Lois Stark in December of 1956, recently celebrating 66 years together. Cliff is survived by his wife, Lois; daughters, Tani (Elton) Mask and Denise (Randy) Stuart; and son, Don (Kari) Conner. He has 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
After high school Cliff attended Clark College, he spent most of his career working in the tire business and in construction. In retirement Cliff and Lois enjoyed traveling in their RV, spending winters in Arizona and square dancing.
Cliff enjoyed people, he always had a story to tell. He loved visiting with friends at BGHS class reunions and with relatives at family reunions. One of Dad’s favorite places to make new friends and swap stories was the softball fields in Brush Prairie. He spent more than 30 summers there, wearing a variety of hats including cofounder, player, coach, umpire, tournament director, and concessionaire. He also liked writing poetry, creating birthday cards, and working jigsaw puzzles.
Cliff loved competition, playing or watching, it might be sports or a card game. He especially loved baseball as a youngster with his dad and brother, playing thru high school. He played tennis, golf, and slow pitch softball into his 70’s. Other favorites included Yahtzee and scrabble with Lois, pinochle, watching BGHS basketball, and cheering for his grandchildren in anything they were doing.
There will be a celebration of life on Jan. 19, 2023 at Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St, Battle Ground, at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers we prefer donations to Alzheimer’s research (alz.org/)
Please share a memory @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 11, 2023.
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Although I didn't know him real well, Cliff was one of my favorite Battleground acquaintances. He always had a kind word and was thoroughly interested in how you were. Special memories of Don and Denise and on behalf of the Blackman family, I send our condolences to all the family.

Bob Blackman

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January 22, 2023

Cliff was a wonderful long time next door neighbor in Battle Ground for many years. His humor and friendship will never be forgotten.

Paquita Rupp and Family

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January 15, 2023

Lois, Tani, Denise, Don & Loved ones,
Sending prayers & condolences during such a difficult time.
May the many memories continue to live on through each of you.

Candi Wilson

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January 12, 2023

The BGHS Class of 1956 lost a great classmate with Cliff's passing. I remember his work as a sports reporter for the school paper, his baseball skills and his friendly, supportive treatment of all of his classmates.

Jim Malinowski

School

January 11, 2023

Lois and Family: So sorry for your loss. Cliff was a favorite cousin. Loved his stories. He will be missed by all of us. Love, Carol and Alan

Carol Parker

Family

January 11, 2023

Lois, Tani, Denise and Don,
Please know that our heart goes out to you in sympathy. It's been since 1977, since we were neighbors and the girls babysat.
Daphne (Webb) Kivinen and Scott Webb

Daphne Kivinen

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January 11, 2023

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