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Clifford Earl "Cliff" Kennedy

29 Feb 1928 – 2 Jan 2014

Birth29 Feb 1928
Death2 Jan 2014
Added byDon Winfrey on 01 Feb 2014
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Parents: Raymond Joseph Kennedy (1893-1985) Lorena Viola (Miser) Kennedy (1899-1995) Siblings: Ruby Elizabeth Kennedy (1923-2006) Harold Raymond Kennedy (1924-1989) Living Kennedy Elaine Rose (Kennedy) Schmidt (1929-2008) John Lee Kennedy (1931-2008) Floyd Dean Kennedy (1934-1986) Married: Frances "Blanche" (Drake) Hall Burns (1920-1987) 27 Dec 1970 Kimberly, Twin Falls County, Idaho Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Kennedy Burns, Kennedy Wed Blanche D. Burns, daughter of Mrs. George C. Drake, Twin Falls, became the bride of Clifford E. Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Kennedy, in a double ring ceremony December 27th at the Kimberly Christian Church. The afternoon ceremony was performed by Rev. James Keefe before background decorations of seven-tiered pink candelabra and pedestal baskets of pink and white chrysanthemums. The pews were marked by pink and white satin bows. Floral arrangements were by Kimberly Floral. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her son, Joseph P. Burns, Salt Lake City, Utah. She wore a pale pink street length dress of Chantilly lace and silk, with standup lace collar, long lace sleeves, and cummerbund fastened with three rhinestone buttons. She wore matching pink shoes and drop earrings of rhinestone and pearl. Her corsage was a white Cattleya orchid enhanced with white velvet leaves and silver ribbons. She carried a white lace handkerchief borrowed from the bridegroom's mother. Mrs. Sylvan D. Bauman, Denver, Colo., daughter of the bride, was matron of honor. Mrs. Joseph P. Burns, Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter-in-law of the bride, was bridesmaid. Clarence Norris, Jerome, was best man, and Jim Gregory, Ogden, Utah, was groomsman. Candle-lighters were Winston Kennedy, Twin Falls, and Raymond Kennedy, Boise, nephews of the bridegroom. Ushers who seated the guests were Mark Kennedy, Boise, and Keith Kennedy, nephews of the bridegroom. Floyd Kennedy, Pocatello, brother of the bridegroom, played favorite selections of the bride and bridegroom on the guitar prior to the ceremony. Mrs. James Keefe was organist and played the traditional wedding music. During the ceremony she sang The Lord's Prayer, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Lanny Wall. A reception honoring the couple was held after the ceremony in the church hall. The bride's table was covered with white lace over pink satin, centered with a three-tiered angel-white wedding cake decorated with pink roses and lilies of the valley. It was topped with a miniature bride and groom. White swans separated the layers. Coffee was poured by Mrs. Elaine Schmidt, sister of the bridegroom. Punch was served by Mrs. Harold Kennedy, sister-in-law of the bridegroom. Karen Kennedy, Pocatello, and Kathy Schmidt, nieces of the bridegroom were in charge of the guest book. Gifts were displayed by Kim Kennedy, Pocatello and Terry Schmidt, nieces of the bridegroom. The couple will reside in Twin Falls. The bride is employed by the Sawtooth National Forest and the bridegroom is associated with the Filer Welding and Machine Shop. SOURCE: Kimberly Advertiser, Kimberly, Twin Falls County, Idaho, Thurs., Jan 28, 1971. No Children. Kennedy, Clifford Earl, of Homedale, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 in a Boise hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. SOURCE: Idaho Statesman, Jan. 4, 2014. CLIFFORD E. KENNEDY -- OBITUARY Clifford Earl Kennedy, age 85, of Homedale, Idaho went home to be with his Lord and family on January 02, 2014. Clifford was born on February 29, 1928 in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Raymond Joseph and Lorena Viola (Miser) Kennedy. He was raised in the Magic Valley, Idaho area with his 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Clifford joined the Navy at age 18 and was proud to serve his country. After his military service, he became a highly skilled Machinist and Welder. He was employed by Aero Jet in California where he worked on projects for the Space Program. He later moved back to the Magic Valley and owned his own Machine shop in Filer, Idaho. Clifford married Blanche Drake Burns on December 27, 1970. Clifford and Blanche lived in Filer, Idaho and later in Encinitas, California. Clifford was a devoted and loving husband and caregiver to Blanche until her death in March of 1987. Upon his wife's death, Clifford moved to Boise, Idaho to live with his brother John Kennedy, also widowed. They spent the remainder of their years together. They were inseparable companions, working on numerous projects together, including the building of musical instruments, and the building of their home in Homedale, Idaho in 1998. Clifford is survived by his sister Alice (Kennedy) Carter of Mission Viejo, California, his sister-in-law Betty [Carpenter] Kennedy of Pocatello, Idaho, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Blanche Kennedy, his parents Raymond and Lorena Kennedy, his brothers Floyd Kennedy, Harold Kennedy, and John Kennedy, and his sisters Ruby Kennedy and Elaine(Kennedy)Schmidt . Clifford was a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, and uncle and will be deeply missed. A memorial service for Clifford will be held on Saturday, January 11th in the Fireside room at the Eagle Christian Church, 100 S. Short Rd, Eagle, ID 83616.

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