Clifford (Cliff) Charles Wellington
Clifford (Cliff) Charles Wellington
Clifford Charles Wellington, 83, died Saturday evening,
March 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Idaho, after
a brief illness. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.
There will be a viewing and family will greet friends on Thursday, March 28,
from 6-8 p.m. at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be
held on Friday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m., at Alden-Waggoner. Inurnment will take
place at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Cliff was born December 7, 1929, in Sac City, Iowa, the
son of Claude E. and Velma I. (Beadle) Wellington. At the age of 14, he moved
with his parents to Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from North High School in
1947.
In July of 1948, Cliff joined the U.S. Navy and served for
four years on the USS Prairie. He was especially proud to have served his
country during the Korean War. After his military service, Cliff worked for the
U.S. Post Office. He began his career in Des Moines, Iowa, as a letter carrier.
He retired in 1987 as the Manager of the Cole Village Station in Boise, Idaho.
On January 16, 1954, Cliff married Darlene Mae Kappelman
in Marshalltown, Iowa. They were happily married for over 59 years. Cliff and
Darlene have three children: Steven Charles, Susan Elaine, and Katherine Ann. After
traveling through southern Idaho, the family decided to move to Boise in 1972.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Darlene, and his children,
Steve (Valentina) Wellington, Sue Wellington, and Katie (Gary) Loepp. One of
the great joys in Cliff’s life was his grandchildren, Clifford M. Robertson,
Stephanie M. (Victor) Pennecard, Wesley C. Wellington, and Thomas E. Robertson;
and his great-grandson, Victor M. Pennecard.
As Cliff’s children extended their families through
marriage, he considered himself blessed with additional grandchildren,
including Alex Rastorguyev, Katya Smith, David (Ashley) Loepp and their sons Mason,
Dillon, and Heston, and Jacob (Melissa) Loepp and their daughter Grace.
They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were
before. They are now wherever we are.
In celebration of the life of Clifford Charles
Wellington, a donation to a charity of your choice may be made in lieu of
flowers.
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