When Cliff was 16 years old he joined the U.S. Army to serve his country and earned an honorable discharge as a World War II veteran. After which he became a professional painter working for both Allman Painting & Decorating Co. and for the state of California. He was also active member of the Painter’s and Taper’s Union.
In 1955, Cliff married the love of his life, Mary Katherine Taylor. They had one child together, Clifford Defforest Burgin III, born in 1961.
Cliff’s passions in life were working, fishing, and coaching and he was well known for them. He was the guy they called when the hard jobs needed to be done right. He was proud of the 14 inch trout caught in the North Country and for building a baseball field in his backyard for the kids.
Clifford is survived by his daughter-in-law, Savina Burgin, grandchildren, Louann Cawley, Clifford Burgin IV, and Brittnay Burgin, and great grandchildren Makayla, Connor, and Maryah.
A graveside service will be held in Lodi, Ca., at the Cherokee Memorial Park on July 14 2021, at 12:00 pm. Flowers may be sent to HWY 99 E Harney Ln, Lodi, Ca., 95240.
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