Bill Clifford was born in 1921 in Hugo Colorado. He was the first of six children with three brothers and two sisters. After enrolling at the University of Wyoming he enlisted in the Army Air corps where he served in China as the youngest airbase commander in World War II. After the war he graduated from the University of Wyoming as a Mechanical Engineer, leading to his career in the oil industry. He later married Dorothy Gilbertz and they had two sons. Bill and his family then spent eleven years living overseas in Libya and Colombia before returning to the United States. Bill enjoyed life in Casper Wyoming, participating in local politics, flying for the Civil Air Patrol and driving his classic cars. He was a man who lived a long and full life, eager to find new adventures do things his way. Bill was preceded in death by his his wife Dorothy. He is survived by his two sons. Graveside services for Mr. William "Bill" Clifford, 91, of Rocklin, CA will be held at 3:00 PM, December 18, 2013 at Savageton Cemetery in Gillette, WY.
Service
Sunday, December 8, 2013 3:00pm
Savageton Cemetery
Gillette, WY