James Clift Obituary

"James Lamoin Clift (93) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed away on October 3, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 22, 1930, in Melbourne, Arkansas to Earl and Berniece Clift. Jim graduated from Central High School and continued his education at the University of Tulsa. He spent 13 years in the Naval Reserves. He was employed at McDonnell Douglas for 41 years before he retired at the age of 62. After retirement he worked as a leasing agent for Bryan Properties and volunteered at the Tulsa International Airport. Jim enjoyed the lake life and boating along with fishing with his kids and grandkids. He also enjoyed square dancing and traveling, but most of all he loved his Cardinals baseball and could talk baseball for hours with anyone. He had many names which he was called - Jim, Dad, Bumpaw, and Sir. No matter what we called him we all agree he was smart, funny, warm, and always dependable. He never ended a phone conversation or a visit without telling his kids he loved them. He loved his family and his St. Louis Cardinals. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Mary Lee Clift, his second wife Jeannene Clift, his parents Earl and Berniece Clift, and his daughter Debra Soliz. He is survived by his children, Mike Clift, Mark Clift and spouse Gayle, Teresa Baker and spouse Greg, Beth Major and spouse Walt, and Linda Anderson, and stepchildren James Geurin and spouse Nedean, Debbie Hughes and spouse Jim, and Craig Geurin and spouse Tamara; along with 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. "