Clifton Eikum's Obituary
Clifton Eikum beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather will be truly missed by his loving family. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years Catherine, two brothers and a sister. He is survived by his loving bride Ethel, his brother Lloyd Eikum, five children Dan, (Connie) Diane Ganey, Doug, (Vicki) Debbie Lewicki (Tom) and David (Lori). He was blessed with eleven grandchildren Kimberly Eikum, Timothy Eikum (Sam) Shannon Duncan, (Derwood) Erin Lalonde, (Julien) April Larsen, Casey Eikum, Danielle Lewicki, Kelsey Lewicki, Brittany Eikum, Jessica Reasy, and Michael Reasy. He loved his five great grand children Hailey and Joshua Eikum, Christian and Grayson Lalonde, and Devin Larsen. Dad loved Ethel's daughters Nina Troutner, (John) Donna Clift, (Don) JoAnn Fisher (Emmott) and their families.
In the early years Cliff moved his family from South Dakota to Tacoma, Washington, with his brother-n-law and sister-n-law, George and Vivian Fulwider. The two families enjoyed holidays and many years together at Lawrence Lake. His family was his priority! Cliff worked multiple jobs to support his family and provide for their needs. He was a practical joker, loved to play games, travel and golf. Cliff loved everyone at the Willows Gardens in Puyallup. He could often be found helping people and joking with the residence and staff to brighten up there day.
Cliff will be missed by Ethel, his family and friends.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home
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