Clifford Gene Nelson

Clifford (Swede) Nelson 90 of Philipsburg passed away August 9,2024 at the Granite County Nursing Home of natural causes.

Cliff was born December 9,1933 in Missoula to Leslie and Evelyn Nelson. He spent most of his life in Granite County. Cliff was in the armed forces and spent 2 years in the Korean war as an engineer on the railroad. When he came home from the war, he found the women who he would spend the rest of his life with. Cliff and May were married on February 25, 1956. They were married 67 years before May passed away 1 year ago.

Cliff worked for his dad at Swede's Bar in Drummond before he started ranching in 1966. Cliff served on the Drummond school board and later in life was a county commissionerfor several terms. He was proud of his years as a commissioner.

In 1990 Cliff and May moved to their cabin in Maxville. Cliff was the driving force in getting the license for the VFW bar in Maxville. He helped atthe VFW for manyyears. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and 4 wheeling. Many greattrips with lots of friends.

Survivors include his son Lawrence and daughter-in-law Lori Nelson of Hall. His grandchildren Michael &Darah Nelson of Hall, Sara & Chad Koon of Hall, and Marie & Kyle Greany of Drummond. His Great-grandchildren, Lexi, Clay, Tucker, Jake, Kesley, & Carter. His sister-in-law Jean Bibler of Darby and many great friends.

Because Cliff loved a party a celebration of life will be held September 8th at 1:00 atthe Stockman in Hall.

Visit the side bar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Clifford.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory has been privileged to care for Clifford and his family.