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Clifford "Cliff" March
Clifford “Cliff” March, age 73, of Carrington, ND, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck, ND.
Cliff was born in Carrington Hospital to Charles and Maude (Goldsmith) March on August 2, 1941. He grew up south of Carrington where he attended country grade school and then graduated from Carrington High School in 1961. Cliff married Alberta Schroeder on June 12, 1961, at United Methodist Church, Kensal, ND. In 1966, they moved to Tuttle, ND, after having purchased a ranch, where they raised their family and followed Cliff’s passion for ranching. He retired in 2008, and moved back to Carrington in 2012.
Most Saturday’s, Cliff could be found playing pinochle. He enjoyed the challenge of the game and fellowship with other players. Music was a large part of Cliff’s life. He called Square Dancing for more the 35 years and enjoyed time spent singing with the Centennial Singers in Harvey, ND. Cliff was a role model for his children’s involvement in the Kidder County 4-H program as they were growing up. He spent many years as their 4-H leader, in addition to serving on the Kidder County Fair Board. He was an avid high school football fan, especially when it came to attending and supporting his grandsons, who played for the Carrington Cardinals and Fargo North Spartans. All of Cliff’s grandchildren held a special place in his heart. He passed on to them a love of the land, a passion for life, and pinochle. Cliff kept many friends close to his heart and treated them is if they were family.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alberta March, Carrington; three children, Brenda (Steven) Goodman, Hurdsfield, Darnell (Cheri Harmala) March, Billings MT, Tina (Mark Laber) March, Carrington; seven grandchildren, Joshua (Lisa) Goodman, Tuttle, Jeremiah Goodman, Hurdsfield, Austin (Paige Thomas) March, Carrington, Samantha Jo March, Billings, Savannah (Cole Peppin) March, Billings, Colten Laber, Carrington, Jake Laber, Carrington; one great-grandchild, Addison Peppin, Billings. He had a special place in his heart for all of his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by both blood and love. Cliff is also survived by his siblings, Charles (Virginia) March, Carrington, Doris (Kerry) Keyser, Billings, Lew (Dorothy) March, Peoria, IL, Albert (Donna) March, Elizabethtown, KY; close friends, Jim King, Steele, ND and Lois Weltz, Martin, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maude; a son, Jeremy March; sisters, Helen Holth and Katherine March; and close friend, Kenneth Weltz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated to the North Dakota 4-H Foundation, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050.
PRAYER SERVICE: Thursday, July 9, 2015, at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington FUNERAL SERVICE: United Methodist Church, Tuttle, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, July 10, 2015, at 10:00AM BURIAL: At a later date |
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Name: Jim & DeAnn Appleby
Date: July 10, 2015
Message: Our dear cousin and friend Cliffie will forever be in our hearts. We will fondly remember the visits and family reunions, especially the ones in Carrington. Our prayers are focused on Alberta and her beautiful family.
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Name: Susan & Jim Fandrich
Message: Please know we hold you in Our thoughts and prayers. May Cliff rest in the arms of God, and know he is finally pain free. All sickness and sorrow have ended.
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Name: Janelle and Ed Anderson
Date: 7/9/2015
Message: We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. We always had a great time Square Dancing with Cliff, now he will be able to do se do in heaven
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Name: Don & Marcia Fanta
Date: July 9, 2015
Message: Bert & family, Remembering the Fun Times at 4-H BS the KC Fall Fair...We never completely lose the ones we love. There's always a part of them remains within our hearts.
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Name: Marlene Pieske
Date: 7-9-2015
Message: Alberta, I am so sorry to learn of Clifford's death. Enjoyed playing cards with him. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Marlene Pieske, Jamestown
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Name: Dennis & June Van Asch
Date: 7-8-15
Message: Bert and Family: We were saddened to read of Cliff's passing. We cherish the square dance calling memories we shared. What fun and such wonderful friends were made. God Bless You.
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Name: Patty Vollan
Date: July 8,2015
Message: Dear Bert & family, Our deepest Sympathy to you. Hard to believe Cliff is gone. We have such wonderful memories which started with square dancing. Even after I became a clogger, we still "bumped" into each other, where ever square dancing took place. Even that music was in your garden!!
Our Love to all of you, Patty & Ernie Vollan
Name: Ron & Karen Theis
Date: 7-8-15
Message: Will always miss Cliff giving me a bad time and then laughing about it. In our thoughts & prayers. Can't come to funeral Will be in hospital for some testing so will be praying. So sorry
Ron & Karen
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Name: Lee Wolsky
Date: July 8 2015
Message: Sorry to hear of " Cliff" passing.
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Name: Dennis & Bonnie Vollmer
Date: July 8, 2015
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cliff March family. Cliff will be missed by many.I will not forget left and right on my hands. Will also remember his welcoming smile. RIP our friend
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Name: Jeanne
Date: July 7
Message: So sorry to hear about Cliff. I often think of him and smile when I remember the jokes he would tell. Prayers to Alberta and family. Jeanne Unruh