CLIFFORD RAYMOND STICKEL, beloved husband of Marion Stickel passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Centre on Sunday, June10, 2012, at the age of 89 years.

Cliff is survived by his loving wife Marion, sons Brian (Gail), Brent (Elaine), and Jim (Peggie); grandchildren Chad, Kristi, Stephanie, and Sandi; great grandchildren Sydney, Logan and Cooper. He is also survived by brother Clarence (Anna); sisters Viona (Dugald), Irene, and Violet; sister-in-laws Frances, Gloria, and Emma; brother-in-law Larry and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Lydia Stickel; brothers Billy, and Wilbur; sister Lorraine. Dad was born on January 11, 1923, in North Dakota. At a very young age he moved with his family to a homestead south of Seven Persons. Dad moved to Medicine Hat as a young adult where he would meet his future wife Marion Maser. Dad and Mom were wed in October, 1945 and moved to Milk River in 1946. Shortly after arriving Dad decided to become an automobile mechanic, a career that would last for many years. The family of two would grow to five with the arrival of their three sons. Dad was a man of integrity, He was a role model for his sons in his approach to life. He taught us about the importance of hard work, of being a good man, about taking responsibility for our actions. Dad and Mom celebrated their 65th anniversary in October, 2011. Their love and respect for each other was an inspiration for all.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 p.m Wednesday June 13, 2012 at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, T1K 7B1 Lethbridge.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Prairie Rose Lodge, 3 Avenue NW, Milk River, Alberta T0K 1M0 or the Milk River Health Centre, 517 Centre Avenue E, Milk River, Alberta, T0K 1M0.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca