Obituary: Colonel Clifford "Don" Palfreyman

Colonel Clifford "Don" Palfreyman (Retired) ROY - Don passed away, surrounded by loved ones, after a brave and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer Thursday, December 28, 2006. He was born July 29, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho to Clifford F. and Julia Lorraine Ekstrom Palfreyman. Don graduated from the old Davis High School in 1959. He married MarJean Morrow; and later divorced. On August 20, 1982, Don married his "little sweetie" Linda Marie Keller. He retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1998 after 32 years of service. He then worked for ML Technologies for four years before retirement. Don served in the Utah Army National Guard with the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) for 23 years, achieving the rank of Colonel. He had a great love and passion for old hot rods and custom cars. He was a member of the Stags Car Club for almost 30 years. He was one of the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association's Rodder's Representatives. One of his great loves was driving his '34 Ford three window coupe to car shows all over the western states. Another love was fitting in a good round of golf. Don was dearly loved by all who knew him. He had a contagious smile and anyone that was a stranger quickly became a lifelong friend. He was a good man, full of integrity and kindness. Don is survived by his wife, Linda; mother, Julia L. Palfreyman, Farr West; sons, Ted (Cathy) Palfreyman, Kingman, AZ, Scott (Kristie) Palfreyman, Harrisville, Dan (Susan) Palfreyman, Roy; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Al (Marjean) Palfreyman, Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford F. Palfreyman; and a son, John T. Palfreyman. Special thanks to Dr. Frank Sharf, Lt. Marsh and our military family at the 75th Medical Group at Hill Air Force Base. Our thanks to Dr. Richard Frame and our family at the Utah Cancer Specialists in Layton, Utah for their compassionate care and to Dr. Leslye Ingersole and our family at the Radiation Department and our family at McKay-Dee Hospital for their compassion and great care. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, January 3rd, 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lind-quist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family via lom@lindquistmortuary.com