Mrs. Linda Mae Clifford

Mrs. Linda Clifford of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on April 28, 2024 at the age of 71 years. Linda is survived by her husband Gary; son Dallas (Josie); grandsons Austin, Parker, Brady, and River; and brothers Dayle, Murray (Kim), and Terry. She was predeceased by her parents Helen and Harry Soroka. Linda was born in Mercoal, Alberta. She always joked that she was born a Coal Miner's Daughter. She was raised in Edmonton until grade 12, when she went to Caronport High School at Caron, Saskatchewan. She later took two years of Bible College where she met the love of her life, Gary Clifford. They got married and moved to Regina where she attended Wascana Institute and trained as a Dental Assistant. Linda worked in Regina while Gary completed his Dental Therapist course and then moved to Leader, SK to work in the Sask Dental Plan for one year. They later moved to Waldheim where their son Dallas was born. Her dental career got put on hold as she began teaching Dallas and other kids in children’s church. Her teaching career expanded as she would join her husband teaching at Christian Schools in Watson, Wolsey and finally Prince Albert. Following that, Gary and Linda moved to Regina in 2003 to become Children’s Pastors at Regina Apostolic Church. While at the church she began cooking for various events as well as catering. In 2013 Linda (and Gary) moved to High River to be closer to her grandchildren. In 2023, Linda and her Gary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She continued her catering until the pandemic caused her to retire until her passing on April 28,2024. Linda is known for her infectious laugh. Her quick wit would catch people off guard. Her accepting of everyone made her a joy to be around. Her cooking became her joy as she loved to serve people. She would rub it in to her nephews and nieces faces when she would win the annual chili festival at family reunions. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and was constantly planning crafts for them to do or cooking funny cookies with the boys! Linda lived her life as one to be well pleasing to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and hopes to see all her family and friends when it is time to meet again! In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Dallas Valley Ranch Camp - www.dallasvalley.com/donate; or to Kedleston Gospel Camp - www.kedlestongospelcamp.com/donate. Celebration of Life services will be held on May 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the High River Full Gospel Church and on May 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Regina Apostolic Church. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mrs. Linda Mae Clifford

March 15, 1953 - April 28, 2024