Clifford E Montgomery

Cliff Montgomery of Cottonwood, Arizona passed peacefully at home last Saturday. He was 99. A native of California, Cliff grew up in the Santa Monica area. He graduated from Santa Monica High School where he met his future bride, Mary Tenney. They wed in 1942. Cliff served in the European Theater during WWII; honorably discharged with rank of PFC. Following his military service, he returned to the U.S. Postal Service. He was with the USPS for a total of 35 years, most spent walking routes in the Santa Monica area. An avid “Rock Hound”, Cliff was a long-time member of the Santa Monica Gemological Society and Golden State Bonsai Federation in California, and various rock clubs in Arizona. He worked for Crystalight Corporation participating in numerous Rock, Gem and Mineral Tradeshows in Arizona, California and Colorado. Cliff is survived by his adult children Dave (Rena), John (Debbie) and Peggy (Boyd) Donavon; grandsons John (Kara) Parker and Wade Taylor; great-granddaughter Hensley Parker and many friends. Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and wife Mary. The family expresses gratitude to Cliff’s caregiver of many years, Carmen Orellana and Compassus personnel. A Memorial Service was held in May 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations to local Hospice Organizations, Old Mission in Cottonwood, AZ or a preferred charity In Memory of Cliff, is appreciated.