Clifford E. VanElls, 71, of Buckeye AZ died April 1, 2015 in Buckeye, AZ of bronchitis and a heart attack. He was born September 19, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Clyde Niman and Doris Louise Karshner. Mr. VanElls served in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1965 as and E3. He loved to hang out with his good friends and buddies at the air field flying their remote control airplanes. He was a loving father and grandpa and will be greatly missed by everyone. He can now rest in peace with long-time girlfriend Ramona Lucero. He is survived by his daughters Michelle Garcia, Stephanie Potts; son Bryan VanElls; brother Richard VanElls and 8 grandchildren, Michael Eggert, Erik Eggert, Jared Garcia, Aundrea Garcia, Travis VanElls, Tyler Potts, Melissa Potts, and Shelby VanElls. Private services will be held.