Obituary of Clifford Blake Clausen

Clifford Blake Clausen

Sept 24, 1940 ~ Dec 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clifford Blake Clausen of Stettler, beloved husband of Joyce Clausen, who passed away at the Red Deer Hospital early morning of Dec 22nd, 2024, at the age of 84.

Blake was born to Alma & Andrew Clausen in 1940 at Castor Hospital.

Blake was welcomed by his older brother Norman and was the final addition to the family of 4.

Growing up on the family farm in the Hacket area (north of Byemoor), when time allowed, he mostly enjoyed playing ball, hockey and was a very active member of the local 4H club for many years.

At age 21 he married Joyce Mary Reeves on June 1, 1962, in Drumheller.  Together they built their life in the Leo area North of Byemoor, where they raised 4 children and worked hard to build the Dairy and Beef Mixed farming operation which was their beloved home for 62 years.

In the spring of 2024, the heart wrenching decision was made, and the farm was sold, with plans to retire in Stettler.

Blake is survived by his loving wife Joyce; his children Renee McCarty, Sherry (Robert) Clausen, Gerald (Darcy) Clausen and Dennis Clausen; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Bernice Clausen; brother in-law Ken (Marcella) Reeves; numerous nieces’, nephews and cousins.

Blake is pre-deceased by brother Norman Clausen; brothers-in-law Gerald Reeves and Lawrence Reeves.

Celebration of Life

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Byemoor Community Hall

Byemoor, Alberta

Donations in memory of Blake are gratefully accepted to Byemoor Cemetery or the Canadian Cancer Society.