Obituary: BARBORKA, III CLIFFORD

Clifford Joseph Barborka III1950 - 2012Cliff was born on August 31, 1950 to Clifford Joseph and Melva Niles Barborka. He passed away in his sleep on December 18, 2012 while spending time with his wife's grandchildren in Gilbert, Arizona.Cliff spent his early years in Chicago, but moved to New York when he was nine. He graduated from Edgemont High School, in Scarsdale. Later he attended college at both Rick's College and BYU. While at Ricks, he served as the President of the Associated Men's Student program. Cliff was a gifted teacher and loved sharing his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ with anyone that would listen. He served in many capacities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved his full-time mission to Melbourne, Australia. Cliff was a gifted salesman. He began a career in television sales at WHO in Des Moines, Iowa. Later, he moved to Salt Lake City, where he worked for KSL. He moved to Idaho, where he became a popular radio host and a favorite emcee for a variety of city, county, and state functions. While in Idaho, he married Karen Judd. They were later divorced. He returned to Salt Lake City to care for his parents. In the spring of 2009, he met and fell in love with his beautiful wife, Judie. Their dream to serve a mission together has been temporarily put on hold.Cliff was the warmest and friendliest person alive. His greeting of "hey buddy," will be sorely missed by all of his friends and family. His love of sports was legendary. He was a die-hard BYU fan. Rarely a visit or conversation could be had without Cliff asking "How 'bout those Mets?" Cliff was a man blessed with great creativity and imagination, and, like his father, was a dreamer. Whatever dreams remain unfulfilled will surely be realized on the other side of the veil. Cliff loved his family and extended family. He is survived by his lovely wife, Judie Pope, and four amazing children from his first marriage to Nyla Bergam: Jason (Jennifer), Brett (Carlie), Tara, Chris (Sydney), and three grandchildren. A fifth daughter, Jenny, died as an infant. Judie's six children and sixteen grandchildren also dearly loved Cliff. He is also survived by his younger brother, Vince (Michelle).Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Hunter 4th Ward Chapel, 7035 West Loch Ness Avenue (About 3605 South), West Valley City, Utah. Viewings will be held Wednesday December 26, from 6-8 pm at the church and Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences welcomed at www.larkincares.com.In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate donations.