This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Clifford Benson, 23 years old, born on January 18, 1986, and passed away on October 23, 2009. We will remember him forever.
Someday, Heavenly Father, may Cliff and the Benson family be united together in your Kingdom for eternity.
All our love,
Cindy, Jim and Jimmy
All our love,
Cindy, Jim and Jimmy
I just spent 3 days in Santa Cruz and it brings back so many memories
of you, your grandpa and family. I remember the first time I saw you was at the ranch and you had all that curly hair....so cute. Thinking of
you and the light you brought to this world. Miss you Cliff.....
of you, your grandpa and family. I remember the first time I saw you was at the ranch and you had all that curly hair....so cute. Thinking of
you and the light you brought to this world. Miss you Cliff.....
Hey buddy,
Thinking of you today. I recently went through all our family photos, and dug up some more of you. I'll try to get them uploaded tonight. Say hi to my Dad for me! Thank you for welcoming him.
Love you and miss you.
Thinking of you today. I recently went through all our family photos, and dug up some more of you. I'll try to get them uploaded tonight. Say hi to my Dad for me! Thank you for welcoming him.
Love you and miss you.
Hi, Cliff: It's now one year closer for all of us still here on earth that love you to the wonderful day when we will be re-united with you in heaven. Keep rooting for all of us so that we can finish the work that God has given us to do. We love you, and please say hello to all of the angels and the loved ones who have gone before us. Rick
Hi Cliff,
I came across this picture of you and I with Caitlin at Disneyworld. We were showing off our fake tattoos to the camera. Made me smile. Can't wait to see you again. Love you, Cassie
I came across this picture of you and I with Caitlin at Disneyworld. We were showing off our fake tattoos to the camera. Made me smile. Can't wait to see you again. Love you, Cassie
Cliff,
What a joy watching grow from a toddler, to a "twirp", teenager, and then the fine young man you were. Our thoughts of you are all good on this your birthday. Miss you.
Uncle Mel and Elaine
What a joy watching grow from a toddler, to a "twirp", teenager, and then the fine young man you were. Our thoughts of you are all good on this your birthday. Miss you.
Uncle Mel and Elaine
Cliff, Remembering you on your birthday and everyday. Miss having you in my life so memories will have to do and they are really good memories. Love, Dad
Hi, Cliff: I don't know if birthdays even have meaning in heaven, since you are living forever throughout eternity, but this day is still very special to all of us who were touched by your short life on earth. Happy birthday and thanks for all the joy that you brought to so many. Rick
Happy Birthday Cliff, Your Dad's birthday is in two days and I am going to make him taco's you remember he loves my tacos and for dessert I am going to make a new favorite white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies, we wish you were here with us. But I know God has other special things for you to do. Love you, Cindy
Happy Birthday Cliff!
We got you a card and wrote " In Heaven" for your address. They told me at the post office that it didn't even need a stamp. I have no doubt that you've already received it. God bless the Bensons!
We got you a card and wrote " In Heaven" for your address. They told me at the post office that it didn't even need a stamp. I have no doubt that you've already received it. God bless the Bensons!
Hey Cliff,
We wish you Happy 27th Birthday. We miss your big smile and your subtle laugh. Keep the lights on, and a log on the fire for us. We'll see you again at the appointed time.
Our love
Craig & Lorraine
We wish you Happy 27th Birthday. We miss your big smile and your subtle laugh. Keep the lights on, and a log on the fire for us. We'll see you again at the appointed time.
Our love
Craig & Lorraine
The memory of your big smile brightens a gray day in Oregon. I wish
you were here to celebrate this holiday season. You are missed by us all.
you were here to celebrate this holiday season. You are missed by us all.
Cliff, two of my favorite memories of you, is you holding Mia when she was just a few months old and when you worked with me on one of my customers house. Uncle Barry
Merry Christmas Cliff !
It's great to know you get to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Heaven !
Save us a spot close by. Lord willing we will find you when our it's our time to transcend up to where you are. Spending eternity in Heaven is great I hear! We love ya!
It's great to know you get to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Heaven !
Save us a spot close by. Lord willing we will find you when our it's our time to transcend up to where you are. Spending eternity in Heaven is great I hear! We love ya!
Cliff, John and Cindy continue to be in our prayers.
We thank thee Heavenly Father for all thy blessings and love you have always given us. We beseech you oh Lord that Cliff, John and Cindy will be rejoined in Heaven for ETERNITY. We ask this in the name of your only son, Jesus, who suffered and died on the cross so that we may be saved. We thank thee Oh Lord in Jesus' name, amen.
We thank thee Heavenly Father for all thy blessings and love you have always given us. We beseech you oh Lord that Cliff, John and Cindy will be rejoined in Heaven for ETERNITY. We ask this in the name of your only son, Jesus, who suffered and died on the cross so that we may be saved. We thank thee Oh Lord in Jesus' name, amen.
Cliff, I just wanted to say I feel your Dad has turned a corner and is getting better. I hope you can see this and feel him. You are very much forever missed. All my love Cindy
Hi Cliff,
We are thinking about you and miss you. Thank you for the sunshine you have brought into our lives.
Love, Craig & Lorraine
We are thinking about you and miss you. Thank you for the sunshine you have brought into our lives.
Love, Craig & Lorraine
Cliff, Your great smile is a memory you left with us. Thank you
for that. I see that smile in my memory often.
for that. I see that smile in my memory often.
Cliff: I'm sorry I didn't get to know you as a young man, but I'll never forget the day when you were about 4 years old when you came into church with a big smile on your face ready to learn about Jesus. You actually looked like a small angel to me that day. I'm looking forward to meeting you again one day in heaven. Sincerely, Rick V.
Hi Cliff-
Happy (belated) Birthday! I was thinking today, I have never met another Clifford. It suits you because you were one of a kind! I'm happy to know all your birthday wishes came true in heaven. Love you!
Happy (belated) Birthday! I was thinking today, I have never met another Clifford. It suits you because you were one of a kind! I'm happy to know all your birthday wishes came true in heaven. Love you!
Cliff, I miss you and not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I am sad you are not here with me now to celebrate your 26th Birthday. I like to think of you in a beautiful place doing Gods good works. I am thankful for our time together and only wish it had lasted longer. I hope to see you again someday. Cindy is taking good care of me so dont worry.....Dad
Thanks to all of you for leaving your tributes for Cliff. I think one of the hardest things for me as a parent losing a child is that I am the only one remembering him. It helps knowing that others are remembering Cliff too. Thanks again
Hi Cliff I hope you can be close to your Dad today he needs to feel you, I know you have a wonderful job with God, but maybe God can spare you today to touch your Dad's sholder. We all love and miss you. See you in heaven someday, Love Cindy
Cliff, Your smile is always with me when I think of you, It makes me remember how you touched everyone you came in contact with. We miss you deeply, Love, Pam and Melissa
Cliff, here's a big Happy Birthday from us to you up there in Heaven.
We'll all get together when we get there, God willing.
We'll all get together when we get there, God willing.
Cliff,
God saw fit to bring us snow on your birthday. While it is beautiful, quiet and peaceful, it doesn't compare to the warmth, beauty, and peace you enjoy in heaven. We miss you and look forward to big hugs when we meet again.
God saw fit to bring us snow on your birthday. While it is beautiful, quiet and peaceful, it doesn't compare to the warmth, beauty, and peace you enjoy in heaven. We miss you and look forward to big hugs when we meet again.
Dear Cliff, I find myself often thinking of you. I miss those great moves you had on the basketball court and also that Payne Stewart golf swing.
Miss you, uncle Barry
Miss you, uncle Barry
Happy Birthday, Cliff: I know you are in heaven and we are still here on earth, but there's not a moment that goes by in which you are not thought of and loved. Your Dad is asking God for the patience to wait for the joyous moment when he will be re-united with you forever. Thank you for the many lives that you were able to touch in such a special way.
Cliff, I've been thinking about you alot lately. I'm in the middle of reading a book called Heaven is for real where a young boy passes, goes to heaven, and lives to tell about it. I know you are up there watching us all, flying with angels through rainbows. Love you!
Hi Clifford, We are thinking of you and missing you. You are always in our prayers.
All our love, Joyce, Cliff, Mike & Chris
All our love, Joyce, Cliff, Mike & Chris
We pray for Cliff in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior that he enjoys eternal life in Heaven.
John, Cindy and Cliff are always in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Cindy and Cliff are always in our thoughts and prayers.
I have a distinct memory of Cliff when he was about 4 years old. I was ushering at my church when Cliff arrived with his aunt and grandmother with a big smile on his adorable young face. He was happy to be in church and appeared anxious to learn more about Jesus.
John and Family Thinking of you a Cliffor today. Miss him and the look on your face when you spoke of him.
Love,
Uncle Mel and Aunt Elaine
Love,
Uncle Mel and Aunt Elaine
Dear sweet Cliff, you will always leave an empty void in our hearts. Someday we will all be together, it is in God's plan. I am sure God has you on a beautiful journy of things we can't even imagine. Love you, Cindy
Cliff, I've been hitting your 3 wood real well, I think of you when I play golf and all the great times we had together. I hope to see you again someday you were a great son to me...Dad
Thinking of you and your family today Cliff. Much love and always praying for "a peace beyond understanding."
Dear Cliff, one of my favorite days with you, was the day we played one on one basketball. Though I never
like losing, you beat straight up. I was proud of you
for that, you earned it. I think of you and your great
sense of humor frequently.
Love uncle Barry
like losing, you beat straight up. I was proud of you
for that, you earned it. I think of you and your great
sense of humor frequently.
Love uncle Barry
I miss your great smile and sweet ways. I often think of the kind and caring
thank you note you wrote me after a gift I sent. I miss you being part of the family.
Love, Susan
thank you note you wrote me after a gift I sent. I miss you being part of the family.
Love, Susan
We pray that through your trust in Jesus Christ that He brings you comfort, knowing Cliff is in good hands.
Our prayers and thoughts continue for Cliff, John, and Cindy.
Wow, I can't believe it's been a year.
Our prayers and thoughts continue for Cliff, John, and Cindy.
Wow, I can't believe it's been a year.
Though my heart is broken I sit here in quiet rememberance, tears still flow and understanding still eludes me but what I do know is you are always in my heart, that is where I will keep you all the days of my life. Catch up with you later Biff..............Dad
Dear cliff, I miss you very much. I feel you are waiting for us in Heaven, we will be there someday. So you keep busy doing great things for God. Time goes guickly Cliff. You tell your Grandpa Benson to be good. You keep him in line. Tell Maggie and Claudia we miss them too. Love you son. Cindy
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Someday, Heavenly Father, may Cliff and the Benson family be united together in your Kingdom for eternity.
All our love,
Cindy, Jim and Jimmy
All our love,
Cindy, Jim and Jimmy
Gallery
Sailing!
Captain Cliff
Summer swim
Dinner in Disneyworld
Lunch with the Jarvis'
Bainbridge Island Paddle Club
Caitlin, Cliff, and Cassie. Disneyworld!
Cliff's 23rd birthday
Twin Peaks in San Francisco 2004
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I was about 13 and Cliff was 11. My family and I were planning a trip down to California to visit John, Cindy and Cliff. A few weeks before we arrived, Cliff wrote me the sweetest letter. He said he was looking forward to us coming and couldn't wait for us to get there. I always remembered that! 11 years old and already beaming with love and kindness. Thanks for the letter, Cliff. XO
1986
Hey Cliff, Happy New Year son, I remember when your Mom was pregnant I was thinking maybe you might be born on my birthday January 20th, we were close you were born on the 18th. What a great day and the 49ers won the superbowl that year, we watched the game together, you had your little 49er shirt on and I had to prop you up on the couch because you kept falling over. You were my little 49er buddy . you were all I ever needed. Life seemed so simple that day.I will think of you with fondness and love all the days of my life...Dad
Longing
John,
This is nice that you created this site for Cliff and those who loved him and still love you. I know your heart aches and the unanswered questions just make it that much more painful. Just remember that what we see, understand and feel is temporary, the unseen is eternal. That means that you and I respond to what we can get our minds around, but the unseen is really the relaity. God is love and full of mercy and in time, the right time, He will let you in on his eternal plan and purpose for all the sorrow and longing you have encountered.
In the meantime, enjoy His love. Walk with Him and follow Him. He knows where the road bends and turns. Remember, he'll never leave you, he'll always guide, guard and protect you and lead you to that peace that passes all understanding. Keep and your eyes on Jesus, He has his eye on you. It won't be too long....and you suddenly understand.
Always, Cheryl