Cliff is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Curtis (wife, Daylene); daughter, Carmen Zack (husband, Emile Zack); three grandchildren, Logan Patterson, Austin Patterson, and Troy Zack; sister, Gloria Wedlund (husband, Darryl); niece, Theresa Schlitt (Dustin); nephew, Christopher Wedlund (Samantha); great nephew, Samuel Wedlund; brother, Larry Patterson; uncle, Carl Haltli (wife, Sharon); many cousins and extended family. Cliff was predeceased by his mother, Muriel Patterson; and father, John Patterson.
In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.