Clifford Smith

Clifford C. Smith, age 91, of Golden Valley, passed away October 5, 2002. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota, on February 19, 1911. He attended the University of Minnesota and was a graduate of the National Institute of Credit. Clifford worked for the Fisher Paper Box Company, Baker Importing, and Bernard Baskin Inc. prior to purchasing Smith-Abrams Insurance Agency in 1946. He was a successful insurance broker and leader in the insurance industry until he retired and sold the agency in the mid-1980's. Clifford was also a leader in the community. He was a member of the District 281 School Board for twenty years, holding positions of Chairman, Clerk, and Treasurer. He was president, vice president and treasurer of the Minnesota School Boards Association; vice president of the Minnesota Coordinating Commission on Education; director and legislative chairman of the Metropolitan Suburban School Board Association; and a board member of North Hennepin Community College. He was on the Governor's Small Business Committee and a participant in the 1961 Governor's Conference on Metropolitan Problems. Clifford also held leadership positions at Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley and the Golden Valley Historical Society. Clifford loved to host gatherings for family and friends at his Golden Valley home, at his cottage near Brainerd, and at his ``Shining Rocks'' cabins on the North Shore in Schroeder, Minnesota. He is survived by children and their spouses, Barbara (Roger) Livdahl, Phillip (Sharyll) Smith; grandchildren, Michael (Peg Moline) Livdahl, Dan Livdahl, Kristi Lilleberg and Paul (Jill) Livdahl, Julie (Skip) Masonsmith, and Craig Smith and his friend Brinkley Prescott; great-grandchildren, Dacotah Moline Livdahl, Andrew Lilleberg, Nicholas Lilleberg, Christian Lilleberg, Quinn Livdahl and Alia Beryl Masonsmith; nephew, David (Vivien) Smith and great-nephews, Malcolm and Graham Smith; and special friend, Pat Wahlin. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beryl; his parents, Harvey & Eugenia Smith; brother, Owen Smith; sister-in-law, Gladys Smith, and nephew, Stephen Smith. Funeral Monday, 10:30 am, Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley, 7520 Golden Valley Rd. Interment Lakewood. Visitation 4-7 pm Sunday at Washburn-McReavy Robbinsdale Chapel, 4239 W. Broadway, and at the church one hour before service on Monday. Memorials preferred to Calvary Lutheran Church Library, Colonial Acres Health Care Center, or the donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy Robbinsdale Chapel 763-537-2333

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Clifford Smith

October 11, 2002

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Clifford Smith

October 11, 2002

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