Clifton Stuart Wood, age 98, passed away on July 30, 2016, at his home in Riverside, Calif., surrounded by family.
Clifton was born in Valley City, N.D., to William and Anna Wood on Nov. 19, 1917. His family moved to Conneaut, Ohio, where he attended grade school and high school. After graduating, he moved to Ashtabula, Ohio with his family. There he met the love of his life, Autumn Jones. They married on August 8, 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and had an honorable discharge in 1945, as Platoon Sgt. He received an American defense service medal, 2 bronze star medals, rifle sharp shooter and a combat infantryman badge.
Clifton and Autumn had four children, Clifton Jr., Larry, Bruce and Elaine. While in Ashtabula, Clif worked for the Cleveland Illuminating Company as an electrician. He and his family moved to Riverside, Calif. in 1963, where he then worked for Metropolitan Water District. Clif retired in 1984 and purchased and managed the Arcade Liquor Store in the Brockton Arcade.
Clifton enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, baseball, sudoku, crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge for many years, he also volunteered at the Janet Goeske Senior Center.
Clif was preceded in death by his wife, Autumn in 2011; and son, Bruce in 1997.
He is survived by his sons, Clifton Jr. of Fallbrook and Larry (Diana) and daughter, Elaine who reside in Riverside; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Vitas Innovative Hospice Care for their wonderful and caring staff.
Visitation will be at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary on Wednesday, August 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m., with Funeral on Thursday, August 11th, at 10 a.m. at Acheson & Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Calif., followed by Burial at Olivewood Memorial Park.
Published in The Star Beacon, date unknown
Clifton was born in Valley City, N.D., to William and Anna Wood on Nov. 19, 1917. His family moved to Conneaut, Ohio, where he attended grade school and high school. After graduating, he moved to Ashtabula, Ohio with his family. There he met the love of his life, Autumn Jones. They married on August 8, 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and had an honorable discharge in 1945, as Platoon Sgt. He received an American defense service medal, 2 bronze star medals, rifle sharp shooter and a combat infantryman badge.
Clifton and Autumn had four children, Clifton Jr., Larry, Bruce and Elaine. While in Ashtabula, Clif worked for the Cleveland Illuminating Company as an electrician. He and his family moved to Riverside, Calif. in 1963, where he then worked for Metropolitan Water District. Clif retired in 1984 and purchased and managed the Arcade Liquor Store in the Brockton Arcade.
Clifton enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, baseball, sudoku, crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge for many years, he also volunteered at the Janet Goeske Senior Center.
Clif was preceded in death by his wife, Autumn in 2011; and son, Bruce in 1997.
He is survived by his sons, Clifton Jr. of Fallbrook and Larry (Diana) and daughter, Elaine who reside in Riverside; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Vitas Innovative Hospice Care for their wonderful and caring staff.
Visitation will be at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary on Wednesday, August 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m., with Funeral on Thursday, August 11th, at 10 a.m. at Acheson & Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Calif., followed by Burial at Olivewood Memorial Park.
Published in The Star Beacon, date unknown
Clifton Stuart Wood, age 98, passed away on July 30, 2016, at his home in Riverside, Calif., surrounded by family.
Clifton was born in Valley City, N.D., to William and Anna Wood on Nov. 19, 1917. His family moved to Conneaut, Ohio, where he attended grade school and high school. After graduating, he moved to Ashtabula, Ohio with his family. There he met the love of his life, Autumn Jones. They married on August 8, 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and had an honorable discharge in 1945, as Platoon Sgt. He received an American defense service medal, 2 bronze star medals, rifle sharp shooter and a combat infantryman badge.
Clifton and Autumn had four children, Clifton Jr., Larry, Bruce and Elaine. While in Ashtabula, Clif worked for the Cleveland Illuminating Company as an electrician. He and his family moved to Riverside, Calif. in 1963, where he then worked for Metropolitan Water District. Clif retired in 1984 and purchased and managed the Arcade Liquor Store in the Brockton Arcade.
Clifton enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, baseball, sudoku, crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge for many years, he also volunteered at the Janet Goeske Senior Center.
Clif was preceded in death by his wife, Autumn in 2011; and son, Bruce in 1997.
He is survived by his sons, Clifton Jr. of Fallbrook and Larry (Diana) and daughter, Elaine who reside in Riverside; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Vitas Innovative Hospice Care for their wonderful and caring staff.
Visitation will be at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary on Wednesday, August 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m., with Funeral on Thursday, August 11th, at 10 a.m. at Acheson & Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Calif., followed by Burial at Olivewood Memorial Park.
Published in The Star Beacon, date unknown
Clifton was born in Valley City, N.D., to William and Anna Wood on Nov. 19, 1917. His family moved to Conneaut, Ohio, where he attended grade school and high school. After graduating, he moved to Ashtabula, Ohio with his family. There he met the love of his life, Autumn Jones. They married on August 8, 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and had an honorable discharge in 1945, as Platoon Sgt. He received an American defense service medal, 2 bronze star medals, rifle sharp shooter and a combat infantryman badge.
Clifton and Autumn had four children, Clifton Jr., Larry, Bruce and Elaine. While in Ashtabula, Clif worked for the Cleveland Illuminating Company as an electrician. He and his family moved to Riverside, Calif. in 1963, where he then worked for Metropolitan Water District. Clif retired in 1984 and purchased and managed the Arcade Liquor Store in the Brockton Arcade.
Clifton enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, baseball, sudoku, crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge for many years, he also volunteered at the Janet Goeske Senior Center.
Clif was preceded in death by his wife, Autumn in 2011; and son, Bruce in 1997.
He is survived by his sons, Clifton Jr. of Fallbrook and Larry (Diana) and daughter, Elaine who reside in Riverside; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Vitas Innovative Hospice Care for their wonderful and caring staff.
Visitation will be at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary on Wednesday, August 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m., with Funeral on Thursday, August 11th, at 10 a.m. at Acheson & Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Calif., followed by Burial at Olivewood Memorial Park.
Published in The Star Beacon, date unknown
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