Clifford John Reindel
August 15, 1937 - February 2, 2009
Obituary
Clifford J. Reindel
Cliff 71, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2009 at Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ after a courageous fight with lung cancer. His loving wife, Pat, was by his side. He was a resident of Whidbey Island, Coupeville WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Anna Reindel, sisters, Emma, Ella Mae, Alice and brothers Vernon, Frank, John and Mike Reindel and son Mark Reindel. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Pat; sisters, Helen Schueller, Rosseau of MN and Hilda Stewart of Salem, OR; sister-in-lws, Arlene Reindel of ND, Jean Reindel of WA; sons, Michael Karen Lazar, Steve Lazar of WA; daughters, Sharon Denny Doss of KS, Ronda Phil McCarty, MS; nine grandchildren, Brittany & Max Lazar of WA, Carissa Trey of OK, Angela, Jayme Doss of OK, Erin Boccher of OH, Jonathan and Melanie of MS and Shonda Donald Noble of MS, five great-grandchildren, Kelsie and Austin of OH, Lecy and Riley of OK and Kamrin of MS and many nieces and nephews and numerous wonderful friends. He enlisted in the Army when he was 17 years old and was stationed in Germany. After 2 years of service, he was honorably discharged. He was a member of the Seattle Plumbing and Pipefitters Local #32 for 35 years of service and also had served in the Boilermakers Union. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel of the Marine Base in Yuma, AZ and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Oak Harbor, WA. He enjoyed winters with his wife being ‘Snowbirds’ to the warm Arizona sunshine. He loved family picnics, camping, fishing, country music and being with family and friends. He enjoyed woodcarving and made many fine carvings and enjoyed making things for friends and family. Rosary held in Yuma, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 9:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 185 North Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor, WA. Reception following. Graveside blessings following at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. 206 242-1787. A special ‘thank you’ to all of the family and many friends for their phone calls, visits, cards and helpful support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make A Wish, 811 – 1st Avenue, Suite #520, Seattle, WA 98104.
My deepest sympathies for John and his family. I know how much he meant to his Step-Son, my friend, Mike. He will surely be missed.
MyKey,
I was very sorry to hear of your family’s loss.
My sincerest condolences.
Mike:
I am very sorry for you loss, My Father passed away 2 years ago. so know my heart feels for your loss I hope things are going well during this hard time.
Even if you know the loss of a loved one is imminent, it doesn’t make it any easier. The person is still dearly missed. MyKey – our heartfelt condolences, thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family.
Our heart felt condolences to the family of Mr. Reindel. We at Geodetic Systems, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida colleague and friend to Mike My Key Lazar are thinking of you in your time of mourning. Blessings and comfort to all.
G. Johanning
Sincerest condolences.
My Key and family,
Sherri and I are both very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Cliff was a very special person – generous, caring, subtly humorous, and a good friend. He made our world a better place and will be missed greatly.
I worked at 7 Eleven for many years and currently work at Les Schwab in Oak Harbor. I have known Cliff for many years as a customer that always had a smiling face. He will be greatly missed and his presence will be truely missed as well.
Dearest Pat, Michael, Steve, Brittany and Max,
How deeply our hearts are touched by your great loss in Cliff’s death. He was special as your husband, Pat & as your father, Michael & Steve & as your “Poppy,” Brittany and Max & as our brother-in-law. What special memories we have shared! Each one has brought many blessings of family get togethers especially on Whidbey Isand! The times of family picnics, walking the beach, fishing, catching & eating crab, holidays, vacations & etc. We also shared times of celebrating weddings, birth of granchildren & all the in-between times of experiencing fun, laughter & sometimes tears of sorrow. Each memory shared adds up to a treasure of wonderful yesterdays that will never be erased! The many pictures taken will bring back those memories & will be in your heart & ours today and forever & Cliff’s memory will remain always right there in every heart! He will be missed but never forgotten!
It is our prayer that you will continually experience God’s continued love, peace & comfort knowing God will be near to you, He will never leave you! “His mercies are new every morning! Great is His faithfulness!”
We love you!
Love,
Dorothy & Al Clausen
Auntie Dorothy & Uncle Al