Clifford Baldwin

Clifford “Cliff” Walter Baldwin entered his eternal resting place on November 28, 2016 at the Genesis Senior Living Center. He was born February 20, 1934 in Villisca, Iowa, the third child of five born to MaryBelle (Reeves) and Thomas Raymond Baldwin.

Cliff graduated from Nodaway High School in 1953, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the service, he held various jobs until his final job with 3E (Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co.), retiring after 31 years.

Cliff was a very proud man, proud of his family, service to his country, and being an employee of 3E. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, camping, and doing hog roasts until his health prevented these activities. He also enjoyed reading & watching westerns, playing cards & cribbage with friends & family, and going to Perry’s for coffee and chatting with the guys. His past time was sitting on his porch swing in the sun watching the traffic, visiting with people walking by. Winters were spent in south Texas the last 20 years where he loved the heat and sunshine since he hated Iowa winters. He never lost his ability to tell stories and play jokes on people.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Lola (Cihak) Baldwin; proud sons, James and Dale; grandson, Christopher, the apple of grandpa’s eye; sister, Mary Waage-Brown; many nieces, nephews, extended family and his best friend of over 50 years, Perry Maggard ; and numerous other friends.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe (Dorothy), Dick, PeeWee; and his niece, Debbie.

He was a member of the Des Moines Bellizzi Mac Rae American Legion Post 659 and Creston V.F.W. Post 1797.

The family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 5th at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Avenue. Clifford will be laid to rest with military honors at 2:30 p.m. Monday at North Page Cemetery in rural Clarinda, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be divided among numerous agencies.

The family would especially like to thank Dr. Paul R. Holzworth, family physician, for his wonderful care over the past 50+ years. Also thanks to Hospice of the Midwest for their compassion and care.

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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