Clifford Delano Sires, 87

Clifford Delano Sires, at the age of 87, passed at his home on Whiskey Jack Road, Sandpoint, Idaho. He received an invitation to a special luncheon with his Lord and Savior in paradise Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 11:38 a.m. which he eagerly accepted while surrounded by his family and friends. He had a big heart but it just couldn’t keep up any longer.

Cliff was born Aug. 30, 1937, to Dora and Mary Zillie (Lee) Sires in Ada, Okla. He was the fifth of 10 children. He met the love of his life, Mildred Jean Middleton, in 1952 who also lived in Deming, N.M., when he was 15.

After graduating from Deming High School in 1955, Cliff joined the Air Force to “while away the hours” waiting for Millie to graduate. They were then happily married Jan. 11, 1958, and then became loving parents of Sandra Marie that same year. In 1959, they added James Glenn to their family and Terri Sue in 1960.

After proudly serving in the Air Force, Cliff moved his family to Southern California where, he worked for Southern California Edison Co. In late 1971, he moved his family to North Idaho where he tried his hand at logging and ranch work. In 1973, he opened and operated Moon Craft Campers and Moon Craft Towing. When he closed that business he started Cliff’s Diversified Services. He then was very instrumental in the start up of Cygnus Inc., he served on the Ponderay Sewer Board for 30 years, was an elder in the Kootenai Community Church and also the Evangelical Free Church for a number of years. He built lasting friendships and will be greatly missed.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Millie Sires; daughter Sandy (James Dailey); son Glenn Sires (Diana); and daughter Terri (Steven Varner).

Cliff had 11 grandchildren: Angela Martin, Seanna (Jess Comstock), Mindy (Benton Davis), Peter Todish, Erica Johnson, Mark (Laura) Todish, Candice Danielle Sires, Chris (Mikala) Sires, Stephanie (Conor Huerta), Darek (Trish) Varner and Brooklyn Lewis; 15 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Edna Faye Thomas, Martha Elaine Ray and Eva May Coddington.

There will be a memorial service Dec. 14, 2024, at the Sandpoint Bible Fellowship, 2426 N. Boyer at 11 am.

A celebration of life is being planned for April 12, 2025, at Kootenai Community Church, 477 N. Main St., Kootenai, Idaho, at 10 a.m., for Cliff’s family and friends.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.