May 27th, 1925 - August 13th, 2018
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wilburn family.
Clifford A. Wilburn 93, passed away on August 13, 2018 with his daughter by his side. Cliff was
proceeded in death by his loving wife of 55 years Alice G. Wilburn. Cliff was the last living of 3 siblings. Cliff is survived by daughters Nancy Duncan (Bill) Lori Parker (Steve), son Robert (Jenn) and step sons, Ronald Stockwell and Donald Stockwell (Evelyn). His loving family consist of 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren with 3 more on the way.
Cliff was born to Louetta Hinkle Wilburn and Allen Jefferson Wilburn in San Bernardino CA. His parents eventually moved to Oakdale CA where Cliff was raised until reporting to the Marines on December 6, 1941. Upon completing basic training, he fought in Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Gabtu, and Saipan. Cliff proudly fought with the Second Marine Division. Cliff was honorably discharged on December 5, 1945.
Cliff settled in Stockton and began his career of 41 years with Fiberboard Paper Mill. He married his bride Sept 2, 1963, bought a home and began raising a family.
Cliff became very active in many Masonic organizations. Cliff joined Eastern Star in 1968 where he was Worthy Patron a total of 14 times. Cliff was Toparch and Pharoah in the Stockton Sciots. Cliff was Worshipful Master two times for the Stockon Freemasons. He was a recipient of the prestigious Hiram Award from Morning Star Lodge #19. Cliff was a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Knight Court Honor Scottish Rite Mason. His other Masonic affiliations included High Twelve, Sirs, and Royal Order of Scotland.
Cliff loved traveling the world with his bride Alice. These trips included but are not limited to Spain, Italy, Paris, Australia, New Zealand and several cruises including the Panama Canal. Cliff shared his love of traveling with his family to include not only many vacations, but also a trip to Cancun Mexico, and a wonderful cruise to Alaska.
Cliff’s passing is not only a huge loss to his family, but also to that of the Stockton community and Masonic Organization.
Services:
The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday September 2, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Masonic Temple, 340 E Market Street Stockton CA 95202. Reception immediately following.
Donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Ave. Stockton CA 95204.
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