Barbara "Barb" Joan Clifford

Barbara "Barb" Joan Clifford peacefully passed at her home on February 22, 2017 in the midst of family. Barb was born in Flint Michigan on July 9, 1934 to Charles and Daphne Wenn at the height of the great depression. Despite hard times her early memories were a glimpse into the simple, free and adventurous spirit of that era. A quiet, unassuming woman, one would never guess of the places she had been nor the experiences she had lived. Travelling cross country with her family and settling in San Francisco she met the love of her life a handsome, young marine from Butte, Timothy Clifford. The two were married on February 9, 1951 with six children born from their union. After vacationing in Montana for many years, at Barb's insistence, the family relocated to Montana in 1971. Settling in Anaconda, both Tim and Barb would pass surrounded by their memories in the family home. A frugal soul Barb took great pride in warmly decorating her homes with flea market and garage sale finds. Her kind, loving heart extended beyond her family to friends, strangers and God's creatures. Devotion to family led Barb to family functions near and far, never missing a birth or wedding and enjoying many a hike and camping trip. Her wisdom about what was important in life will remain etched in each of our hearts. Thank you, Mom, for your beautiful, unselfish love, ever persevering spirit and for teaching us about God through your faith. We will miss you greatly!!! Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Clifford; infant son, Charles Clifford; parents, Charles and Daphne Wenn; brother, Dallas "Sonny" Wenn, numerous brothers and sisters in law. She is survived by son, Michael (Darcy) Clifford; daughter, Colleen (Dennis) Daugherty; son, Daniel (Julie) Clifford; daughter, Jennifer (Dwane) Davis; daughter Julie (Steve) Francisco. Grandchildren: Shane, Carli, Kelly, Amanda, Holly, Rory, Kandice, Dennis, Jesse, Robert, Kallie, Cassandra and Danielle. Great Grandchildren: Peter, Madison, Anna, Kaden, Chase, Mya, Grady, McKenzie, Cruze, Gus and Elisabeth. Numerous nephews and nieces including special niece, Dennice Scanlon. Lifelong friend, Isabel Zenahlik, special friends Derinda Peterson and Joan Fleming. Loyal and loving companion her little Boston Terrier, Tobias. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home in Anaconda. Services will be at the Southwest Montana Church of Christ at 601 Evans Avenue, Butte on February 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the services at the church. Graveside Services will be at New Hill Cemetery, Anaconda at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anaconda Pintler Hospice, 118 E. 7th St., Ste. 1A, Anaconda, MT 59711.

Visitation

FEB 26. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MST)

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home 107 Oak St. Anaconda, MT 59711

Visitation

FEB 27. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (MST)

Southwest Montana Church of Christ 601 Evans Butte, MT 59701

Service

FEB 27. 11:30 AM (MST)

Southwest Montana Church of Christ 601 Evans Butte, MT 59701

Graveside Service

FEB 27. 2:30 PM (MST)

New Hill Cemetery Anaconda, MT 59711