Roy Clifford, Oct. 20, 1925-June 17, 2017. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Eaket, loving husband and father aged 91 years. Roy passed away at the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Roy enjoyed various sporting activities throughout his life including softball, hockey, curling, golfing, and bowling. He also loved the outdoors, and was happy to share his many hunting and fishing stories. He appreciated socializing with friends and family often while playing cards, especially cribbage. Roy is survived by his wife Ramona, son Darrell, grandchildren Greg (Bobby-Jo), Heather, Kristie (Joel) and 3 great grandchildren Natalie, Ethan and Emily, sister-in-law Vicky Tollefson, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Adeline, sisters Myrtle (Frank) Statham, Minerva (Roy) Volden, brothers Harvey (Belle), Robert (Agnes), Lorne (Helen), three brother-in-laws Maynard Tollefson, Truman (Bernice) Tollefson, and Clayton Tollefson, as well as daughter-in-law Rachelle and infant grandson Keith. A funeral service was held at the Livelong Community Hall on Wednesday, June 2l, 2017 at 11:00 AM, conducted by Reverend Canon Don Skinner. The internment took place following the service, at the Livelong Cemetery. Pallbearers were Calvin Eaket, Glenn Eaket, Randy Volden, Rob Kohuch, Carey Tollefson, and Jim Shier. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations directed to the Riverside Health Complex, Riverside Resident Council (Turtleford), St. Walburg Resident Activity Fund or Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
