Sadly, I was not blessed to meet Sigrid in person. However, through her husband, Bill, I came to know how beloved Sigrid was to all who knew her. Bill shared how honored he was to have Sigrid as his wife for over forty years. He celebrated their love story of being a young couple enjoying Austin back in the day with music at the Armadillo World Headquarters and Mexican food at Matt’s El Rancho on East 1st Street. Their journey was the ultimate example of love in action toward each other and their fellows.
In reading Sigrid’s obituary and the many remembrances, I was inspired to explore rare gems & minerals in Texas. I learned that although the Lone Star State is large, it possesses few minerals fine enough to be of gemstone quality; too small, brittle, flawed or fractured. In fact, the experts say there is only one authenticated find of a diamond in all of Texas. I’m convinced that Sigrid was also a precious gem; exceptionally fine and brilliantly faceted. She will be missed.


For several years I made presentations at the bureau's annual Austin Earth Science Week Career Day.    On these occasions hundreds of 9th grade students from all over the Austin  area would come to experience talks and demonstrations from local geologists. Sigrid managed this event flawlessly and was always unfailingly available, helpful, and more than pleasant to deal with. Her smile brightened the day.  She was one of those people that one always looked forward to seeing again.  I missed the event and missed Sigrid's bright presence after she retired, and it's sad to know that she is gone.  My condolences to her whole family.

When I think of Sigrid, I see her beautiful smile.  It reflected her beautiful soul.  

After Sigrid retired, I was chosen to take the position she vacated as Public Information Geologist with the Bureau of Economic Geology.  Sigrid left a legacy of respect and goodwill that surrounded me when I started in the position and still exists today.  It spoke volumes as to the wonderful work that she did while she served the Bureau and the public.

May Sigrid rest in the light of God's face and may the Peace of the Lord be with her family.

Linda Ruiz McCall



My heart hurts at the news of sweet Sigrid's passing. Some of my fondest memories of her were times spent together working at the Bureau of Economic Geology. She had such an infectious laugh. Her eyes seemed always bright and rarely did I see her without a smile on her face. So many wonderful memories, but the ones that stick in my memory the most were those of her bragging on her beautiful Brooke and pure joy in becoming a grandmother. She has truly made a Iasting impression on so many, myself included, that will forever live on. My deepest condolences to her loving family. 


Our hearts are broken by this loss. 
Charlotte Sullivan

I was fortunate to work with Sigrid for several years as a colleague in the Bureau of Economic Geology's Gulf Coast Carbon Center. She was also a colleague and mentor to me in the GeoForce program for under-served communities in south Texas and inner city Houston. I can add little to the wonderful tributes that others have already written here. She was, indeed, a very positive person with a can-do attitude. Her sunny personality always brightened any conversation she was part of. My sincere condolences to her family, friends and former colleagues. We have all lost one of the best. RIP, dear Sigrid. 

I had the pleasure to work with Sigrid at the Core Research Center when she first arrived at the BEG.  She always had a can do attitude and loved new challenges.  She required no guidance and was always in a great mood.  

Her friendship in the following years was undeniable, her leadership inspiring.  She was such a warm, compassionate person.  I will miss her very much.  

Allan Standen 

Sigrid was always a caring, kind, intelligent and beautiful lady.
 She treated all with respect and kindness. Sigrid was a friend and always genuinely interested in what you had to say.  Sigrid always impressed me with how she spoke and treated her husband, children and grandchildren. Sigrid will always be in my heart. She was a friend of 40plus years. We had some great visits and laughs. She will be dearly missed.

Sigrid was a lovely woman and we at MPAC were blessed to know her.   Our condolences, Bill and Brook - Martha and Louis Galie.

I only knew Sigrid through Bill's stories of her shared during support groups, but I can tell that she was a remarkable woman.   Bill, I am amazed at your constant commitment and compassion.  You are an inspiration on my own journey.  

Bill - Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Sigrid's passing. I value our time together at AGE's Caregiver Support Group. Thank you for all your sharing.   - Phil Coleman

I was lucky to work with Sigrid for many years.  She was always positive, smiling, and willing to do anything to help.  That included taking on volunteer work with GeoFORCE, an outreach program I supervised.  Sigrid helped write one of the guidebooks and participated in field trips every summer for more than five years.

Each of those field trips included forty 10th grade students, and a week in the field during June and July every year.  The weather was often beyond hot, and herding all those kids was exhausting.  Sigrid was always on her game, and as a result, hundreds of young kids from small towns in south Texas and inner city schools in Houston received a VIP tour of spectacular geologic settings with Sigrid as a fantastic guide.  

She was one of the best, and I will miss her.

Doug Ratcliff

I'm saddened to hear of Sigrid's passing. We miss her bright presence around the Bureau.

I am so deeply saddened to hear of Sigrid's passing. She was a mentor to me first, and became a true and wonderful friend. I so admired her energy, optimism, enthusiasm, and passion for everything she worked so hard for. Everyone who knew her loved her, and her death is a great loss to this world, but she her legacy will live on in those she inspired. 

OBITUARY

Sigrid Clift

October 30, 1949 – April 10, 2022

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