Cliff was born on March 5th, 1952 at Ballard hospital in Seattle Washington. He grew up in Bothell and then in Packwood, Washington until moving to Monmouth, Oregon in 1966. He then moved to Tonasket, Washington and graduated from high school. This is where he met and married Janis Eberlein. They then moved to Monmouth Oregon where they had two sons, Ken and Roger. Cliff worked as a saw filer and saw mill equipment sales for most of his life. He is a member of the saw filers hall of fame.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working. He was preceded in death by his son Roger, Father and Mother, Bud and Ruby Gordon.
Cliff is survived by his wife of 52 years Janis, his son Ken Gordon and wife Andrea Gordon of Monmouth, Sisters Diane Hulford Ferndale, WA, Rosie Boitz, Monmouth, OR, Norma Devolder, Monmouth OR. 6 grandchildren and one great grandson.
Cliff passes peacefully in his home with family by his side on Wednesday October 23, 2024. There will be a Remembrance gathering at 387 Heffley Street Monmouth, Oregon 97361 on Saturday November 9th 2024 from 1pm~4pm