Clifford Lawrence Eberley, 83

Clifford Lawrence Eberley, 83, of Sandpoint, Idaho, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle against melanoma and multiple myloma.

He was born March 20, 1926 in Fairview, Okla., the son of Joseph and Vinnie Eberley.

He was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas and, on May 31, 1956, he married Betty Golob in Pittsburg, Kan.

They lived in Oregon from 1960-1972 at which time they moved to Idaho. They moved to Missouri in 1978 returning to Sandpoint in 1983 where he has since resided.

He enjoyed all the outdoor activities that Idaho provided, especially hunting and fishing.

However, the greatest joy in his life was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He has been a pastor since 1950, the past 25 years at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years of Sandpoint; sons, Ted Eberley of Sanger, Texas, and Clint (Jill) Eberley and Joe (Chris) Eberley, both of Sandpoint; grandchildren, Chance, Sarrah, Breece, Brett, Kerri, Shelby, Clayton, Colton, Gabriel and Zachary; and great-grandchildren: Aaron, Megan, Ryan, Blake, Jori and Treyton; and a sister, Greta.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Nancy; a brother, Phillip; and two sisters, Hazel and Emma.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Pinecrest Cemetery, with Delvin Tucker officiating.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Community Cancer Services 1215 Michigan St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 or Bonner County Hospice, PO Box 1448, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

 Family and friends are invited to sign Clifford’s online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.