Dale J. CliffordDale J. Clifford 86, one of the most loving, kind, and happy men there ever was, passed away November 22, 2011 at his home. He was born August 4, 1925, in Ogden, Utah to Alva Sarah Jones Clifford. Reared and educated in Ogden, graduated from Ogden High also attended Weber Academy and graduated from Utah State University.Dale served in the United States Navy in World War II.He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He loved serving in the Ogden Temple.He married Patricia Bowles on January 1, 1952. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Temple. She passed away May 15, 1978.He later married Cheri Howes on June 18, 1985 in Elko, Nevada.He worked as a frontend technician at Jim Whetton Buick and retired while working for Goodyear. He was a wonderful example of love for his family. We know hes happy in heaven doing those things he loved best, hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, working and dancing. We love you and well miss you!Surviving is his wife Cheri, 2 sons, Lynn (Jana) Clifford, Richard (Julie) Clifford and 3 daughters, Connie (John) Hancock, Lori (Brent) Florek, Denae (Bret) Averett and Daughter in law Cathy Clifford, 2 Step daughters Chris (Dean) Wirick, Cheryl (Brent) Stringer, 34 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren. Also surviving are Vern (Iowne) Clifford, Arlene Walker, Helen Hadlock, and Sister-in-law LaNore Clifford.He was preceded in death by his son Jon B. Clifford, his brother Gordon Clifford and Sister Theola Clifford.Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 29th at 11:00am at Leavitts Mortuary 836 36th Street Ogden.Family will meet friends Monday November 28th from 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday 9:45-10:45am.Interment at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com Visitation Information Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Leavitts Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street, , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Service Information Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Time: 11:00 am - Leavitts Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street, , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011