Clifford George Christen Obituary
The world bids farewell to Clifford George Christen (Philo, California), departing on September 20, 2025 at the age of 98. Clifford leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Christen and Mary Christen (Renner); his wife Joyce Lowrey Christen; his siblings, Ray, Al Christen and Cecilia Bucher; and his siblings-in-law, Lillian, Toni Christen, Jack Reidy, Howard Murphy, Carl Bucher and Howard Spiker.
He is survived by: his daughters, Catherine Christen, Mary Christen-Crighton (David), Joan Tortorici (Guy) and Laurie Sheppard (Paul); his grandchildren, Andrew Crighton, Ali Sanderson (David), Ben Sheppard (Hannah), Ted Tortorici, Jack Tortorici (Melinda) and Grace Tortorici; his great grandchildren, Cooper, Carly Sanderson, Ellie, Adalynn Tortorici, Logan and Jay Sheppard; his sisters, Eleanor Reidy, Carolyn Spiker and Aileen Murphy; Ramon, Penny Avila, Pam, Jim Keown and Jim Hill. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church (8771 Philo School Rd, Philo, CA 95466).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the St. Elizabeth Seton Church building fund, the Yorkville Community Benefit Association, or the Hospice of Ukiah for Anderson Valley, who provided palliative care the last weeks of Cliff's life.
