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GEORGE CLIFFORD JONES
Date of Passing: Oct 12, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGEORGE CLIFFORD JONES August 26, 1922 October 12, 2017 With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Cliff, at Riverview Health Centre, on October 12. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Luella. He leaves behind two children, Sharon Beaupre (Bob) and Timothy Jones (Judy); and stepdaughter Linda Johansson (Gert). Cliff was greatly loved by Sharon's children, Shane (Lisa), Amber and Travis (Mary), and Linda's children, Anders (Suzanne), Evan and Karin (Graham); also great-grandchildren, Riley, Emily, Keira, Erik, Mathias and Freya. Cliff was a veteran of the Second World War. After that he spent many years as a construction superintendent with Wallace and Aikins, completing such projects as the St. Vital Bridge, the old stadium and arena, and many facilities at the U. of M. Before retiring, he was a construction foreman with Fisheries and Oceans. After retiring, Cliff and Luella took many trips. He had travelled from Tuktoyaktuk to New Zealand but his favourite was a cruise from the west coast through the Panama Canal. For many years they lived at Victoria Beach and wintered in Texas. Cliff was predeceased by his first wife, Pearl, his parents and eight siblings. There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Cliff's life at 77 University Crescent on Sunday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m. A family graveside service will take place. Thank you to all of the caring staff at Riverview, especially Katy and Patrick, as well as Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Ritchie. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Riverview Health Centre or the charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2017
GEORGE CLIFFORD JONES With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Cliff, at Riverview Health Centre, on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was 95 years old. A complete obituary will follow.
Publish Date: Oct 14, 2017
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2017
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I met Cliff when he married my sister, Luella December 29, 1978. They stopped in for a visit to my home in Abbotsford, BC on their way to Fiji for their honeymoon. Cliff was a special person to everyone in our family. We all liked and admired him. He was always happy, upbeat and had a great sense of humour. We visited them in Osoyoos, BC when they wintered there for a few years. We always enjoyed our visits. We will miss Cliff very much. Ardeth & Rick Galitzine - Posted by: Ardeth & Rick Galitzine (brother-in-law) on: Oct 18, 2017
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Dear Luella , I am very sorry to hear of Cliff's passing. He was such a wonderful man. I enjoyed vacationing in Cuba with you, Cliff and Mom, Chessie Todd a few years ago. Rest in Peace Cliff. You and Dad, Jim Todd are finally together again enjoying life. With sympathy, Karen Felske Victoria B.C. - Posted by: Karen Felske (Friend) on: Oct 18, 2017
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In the winter of 1968-1969, Cliff and his crew moved several large laboratory trailers over 30 km of logging road to construct the facility that would house the Experimental Lakes project from then until the present. It was a snowy, cold winter and working conditions were trying, but Cliff always came through with good humor. Several times he helped reconstruct the ELA camp following fires and windstorms. Cliff contributed as much to the scientific output of the Freshwater Institute as any scientist..... they do not make better men. Dave Schindler - Posted by: David Schindler (Friend at Freshwater Institute) on: Oct 18, 2017
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Cliff supervised the Freshwater Institute shop, which did a lot of difficult work for my group in the Arctic. Cliff and various crew constructed Saqvaqjuac, a 5,000 ft2 research facility on a remote Hudson Bay coast in 1977. Cheerful, competent, reliable, conscientous, and a good guy to boot. What more could I and my research scientists ask for? Buster Welch - Posted by: Buster Welch (Colleague) on: Oct 18, 2017
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To the family of Cliff Jones: Cliff was a member of our research team that built and maintained remote research camps in W. Ontario, Hudson Bay, and otherwild locations 1968-1980s. All of us enjoyed & benefited from his skills, good humor, and work attitude. He was a good friend & colleague. Gregg Brunskill in Australia - Posted by: Gregg Brunskill (Freshwater Institute alumnus) on: Oct 18, 2017
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We miss your smiling face and quick wit. God bless you. At last you are at peace. - Posted by: Violet Rumsey (Neighbour) on: Oct 16, 2017