The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/23/2016
Clifford Hughes McCreery, 73, of Waldport, Ore., entered into eternal rest Feb. 14, 2016, after a battling cancer.
He was born March 29, 1942, to his loving parents Joseph and Marjorie McCreery of Arcadia, Calif.
Cliff grew up in Temple City, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cliff loved to joke around and cook steaks.
He will be dearly missed by his children Clintock McCreery, Roselinda McCreery-Altaha, Joenice Lavender and Ashley McCreery; and in addition, many extended family and friends.
He valued his family and the community that surrounded him. He was always willing and eager to lend a helping hand, aiding the community needs by fixing plumbing/electrical problems and simply being a friend.
At the community building in Seven Mile, he would help hold youth activities. During a house fire one late night, Cliff assisted three volunteer firefighters with collapsing the frame inward to avoid further damage. The next day he advocated to the White Mountain Apache Tribal Council the dire need to have a fire department properly equipped. Shortly thereafter, two individuals were placed on payroll and the first fire truck was purchased, which was the start of White Mountain Apache Tribe Fire and Rescue.
Cliff loved the serene open air and beauty of the White Mountains, as hiking and being outdoors was a passion. His favorite place to camp was in Salt River. Clifford developed the trail on Seven Mile hill that leads to White Rock after traveling the rough terrain often.
Cliff was quite accomplished within his careers. He worked at St. Johns Paper Mill, served as the manager of the Carrizo Convenience Store and worked for the U.S. Government BIA-Forestry at the lookout tower at Odart.
He was a distinguished craftsman, contributing his efforts in construction as a licensed contractor. He worked construction with Apache Construction & D.E. Construction. He further pursued entrepreneur endeavors in owning and operating his own D3 Construction Company.
Soon after his mother Marjorie took ill, he returned to Temple City, Calif., to further care for her. While in Temple City he ventured into accounting with Edison Electric Company. Shortly thereafter, he advanced into becoming a financial advisor. He transferred to Oregon, where he retired.
In celebration and remembrance of Clifford, a one-night wake was held in his honor. His body returned Friday, Feb. 19, to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation to the residence of his daughter Roselinda McCreery-Altaha in Seven Mile.
A home funeral service with burial followed at the Seven Mile Hill Cemetary.
Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangements.
Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/23/2016
Clifford Hughes McCreery, 73, of Waldport, Ore., entered into eternal rest Feb. 14, 2016, after a battling cancer.
He was born March 29, 1942, to his loving parents Joseph and Marjorie McCreery of Arcadia, Calif.
Cliff grew up in Temple City, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cliff loved to joke around and cook steaks.
He will be dearly missed by his children Clintock McCreery, Roselinda McCreery-Altaha, Joenice Lavender and Ashley McCreery; and in addition, many extended family and friends.
He valued his family and the community that surrounded him. He was always willing and eager to lend a helping hand, aiding the community needs by fixing plumbing/electrical problems and simply being a friend.
At the community building in Seven Mile, he would help hold youth activities. During a house fire one late night, Cliff assisted three volunteer firefighters with collapsing the frame inward to avoid further damage. The next day he advocated to the White Mountain Apache Tribal Council the dire need to have a fire department properly equipped. Shortly thereafter, two individuals were placed on payroll and the first fire truck was purchased, which was the start of White Mountain Apache Tribe Fire and Rescue.
Cliff loved the serene open air and beauty of the White Mountains, as hiking and being outdoors was a passion. His favorite place to camp was in Salt River. Clifford developed the trail on Seven Mile hill that leads to White Rock after traveling the rough terrain often.
Cliff was quite accomplished within his careers. He worked at St. Johns Paper Mill, served as the manager of the Carrizo Convenience Store and worked for the U.S. Government BIA-Forestry at the lookout tower at Odart.
He was a distinguished craftsman, contributing his efforts in construction as a licensed contractor. He worked construction with Apache Construction & D.E. Construction. He further pursued entrepreneur endeavors in owning and operating his own D3 Construction Company.
Soon after his mother Marjorie took ill, he returned to Temple City, Calif., to further care for her. While in Temple City he ventured into accounting with Edison Electric Company. Shortly thereafter, he advanced into becoming a financial advisor. He transferred to Oregon, where he retired.
In celebration and remembrance of Clifford, a one-night wake was held in his honor. His body returned Friday, Feb. 19, to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation to the residence of his daughter Roselinda McCreery-Altaha in Seven Mile.
A home funeral service with burial followed at the Seven Mile Hill Cemetary.
Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangements.
The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/23/2016
Clifford Hughes McCreery, 73, of Waldport, Ore., entered into eternal rest Feb. 14, 2016, after a battling cancer.
He was born March 29, 1942, to his loving parents Joseph and Marjorie McCreery of Arcadia, Calif.
Cliff grew up in Temple City, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cliff loved to joke around and cook steaks.
He will be dearly missed by his children Clintock McCreery, Roselinda McCreery-Altaha, Joenice Lavender and Ashley McCreery; and in addition, many extended family and friends.
He valued his family and the community that surrounded him. He was always willing and eager to lend a helping hand, aiding the community needs by fixing plumbing/electrical problems and simply being a friend.
At the community building in Seven Mile, he would help hold youth activities. During a house fire one late night, Cliff assisted three volunteer firefighters with collapsing the frame inward to avoid further damage. The next day he advocated to the White Mountain Apache Tribal Council the dire need to have a fire department properly equipped. Shortly thereafter, two individuals were placed on payroll and the first fire truck was purchased, which was the start of White Mountain Apache Tribe Fire and Rescue.
Cliff loved the serene open air and beauty of the White Mountains, as hiking and being outdoors was a passion. His favorite place to camp was in Salt River. Clifford developed the trail on Seven Mile hill that leads to White Rock after traveling the rough terrain often.
Cliff was quite accomplished within his careers. He worked at St. Johns Paper Mill, served as the manager of the Carrizo Convenience Store and worked for the U.S. Government BIA-Forestry at the lookout tower at Odart.
He was a distinguished craftsman, contributing his efforts in construction as a licensed contractor. He worked construction with Apache Construction & D.E. Construction. He further pursued entrepreneur endeavors in owning and operating his own D3 Construction Company.
Soon after his mother Marjorie took ill, he returned to Temple City, Calif., to further care for her. While in Temple City he ventured into accounting with Edison Electric Company. Shortly thereafter, he advanced into becoming a financial advisor. He transferred to Oregon, where he retired.
In celebration and remembrance of Clifford, a one-night wake was held in his honor. His body returned Friday, Feb. 19, to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation to the residence of his daughter Roselinda McCreery-Altaha in Seven Mile.
A home funeral service with burial followed at the Seven Mile Hill Cemetary.
Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangements.
Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/23/2016
Clifford Hughes McCreery, 73, of Waldport, Ore., entered into eternal rest Feb. 14, 2016, after a battling cancer.
He was born March 29, 1942, to his loving parents Joseph and Marjorie McCreery of Arcadia, Calif.
Cliff grew up in Temple City, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cliff loved to joke around and cook steaks.
He will be dearly missed by his children Clintock McCreery, Roselinda McCreery-Altaha, Joenice Lavender and Ashley McCreery; and in addition, many extended family and friends.
He valued his family and the community that surrounded him. He was always willing and eager to lend a helping hand, aiding the community needs by fixing plumbing/electrical problems and simply being a friend.
At the community building in Seven Mile, he would help hold youth activities. During a house fire one late night, Cliff assisted three volunteer firefighters with collapsing the frame inward to avoid further damage. The next day he advocated to the White Mountain Apache Tribal Council the dire need to have a fire department properly equipped. Shortly thereafter, two individuals were placed on payroll and the first fire truck was purchased, which was the start of White Mountain Apache Tribe Fire and Rescue.
Cliff loved the serene open air and beauty of the White Mountains, as hiking and being outdoors was a passion. His favorite place to camp was in Salt River. Clifford developed the trail on Seven Mile hill that leads to White Rock after traveling the rough terrain often.
Cliff was quite accomplished within his careers. He worked at St. Johns Paper Mill, served as the manager of the Carrizo Convenience Store and worked for the U.S. Government BIA-Forestry at the lookout tower at Odart.
He was a distinguished craftsman, contributing his efforts in construction as a licensed contractor. He worked construction with Apache Construction & D.E. Construction. He further pursued entrepreneur endeavors in owning and operating his own D3 Construction Company.
Soon after his mother Marjorie took ill, he returned to Temple City, Calif., to further care for her. While in Temple City he ventured into accounting with Edison Electric Company. Shortly thereafter, he advanced into becoming a financial advisor. He transferred to Oregon, where he retired.
In celebration and remembrance of Clifford, a one-night wake was held in his honor. His body returned Friday, Feb. 19, to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation to the residence of his daughter Roselinda McCreery-Altaha in Seven Mile.
A home funeral service with burial followed at the Seven Mile Hill Cemetary.
Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangements.
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