Obituary for Daniel Richard Clifton
On March 17,2026 Daniel Richard Clifton passed away. Daniel was born in Ingram Branch W.V . He was born to Daniel (Guy) Clifton and Lola Wriston Clifton. On September 9,1937. The family moved to Mt. in 1943. He worked various ranch jobs during his youth. Dan joined the navy Sea Bees in 1956 to 1960. He met and married the love of his life Meredith Westgaard, August 29,1959. Blessed with their first child Dana they decided to move to Montana. He worked various ranch jobs and the family grew with the addition of Sue and Dan (Hoss).He then started working construction on the Yellowtail and Swift dams. Fourth child Sam was born at this time. While working at Swift he was injured in a severe car accident. The decision was made to move to Sumatra and run the Texaco gas station, on the hill. Dova joined family at this time. Dan worked for Rosebud County. He operated a road patrol, for 30 years. Ves joined family then. Dan was the mayor, fire chief, and sheriff all rolled in one. He loved his family and living in Sumatra. Working cows and running horses was his ideal life after retirement. His cows and greenhouse gave him great joy the last years. Dad enjoyed fishing,hunting and many branding with his kids. He taught his kids that family and hard work were the most important things in life. He was a wonderful grandpa to his grandkids and great grandkids. They all have great memories of him. Dan is survived by his beautiful wife Meredith, of 66 years. Children Dana ( Rich), Sue(Mark), Dan ( Cindy), Sam (John), Dova (Tony), Ves(Tina) Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sibling Ellen(Tim) and brother in laws David, Kip, Greg(Sandy), Larry(Cheryl), and Gary. Preceding him in death were his parents Guy and Lola. Siblings Nona(Kenneth), Ed( Dorothy), Alpha(George), David( MaryAnne), Joyce,Virginia and Ernie. In-laws Keith and Dova Maine, Richard Westgaard and Sue Maine.
Dan's celebration of life will be April 11, 2026 at the Ingomar Community Center at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow.
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Celebration of Life
Saturday
11
Apr
11:00 AM
Ingomar Community Center
6 Whiskey River Road
Ingomar, MT 59039
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