Clifford Ray Hubert, age 71, of Helena passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Helena. Clifford was born in Helena December 17, 1942 to Clifford R. and Louise J. (Rousseau) Hubert. He attended school in Helena graduating from Helena High in 1960.
Following high school, Clifford spent most his working career in sawmills and the lumber industry of Oregon as a lumber grader. He worked for several lumber companies including Rosboro Lumber Company in Eugene Oregon. He moved back to Helena in the later 90’s.
Clifford was married in Toledo, Oregon to Leslie A. Murphey. She preceded him in death May 3, 2009. He will be remembered as a very passionate understanding man who would listen to people with whatever they wish to share. Clifford was a craftsman. He could build, engineer and repair most anything. He enjoyed the great outdoors of Montana, camping, fishing, hunting and woodworking.
In addition to his wife Clifford was preceded in death by his brother, Mark. He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Hubert, Renee (Tom) McCabe, Cassie Hubert and Christina “Nicki” (Tyson) Burningham; stepson, Mason J. Heard and stepdaughter, Miranda Heard; sisters, Deloris Beedle and Marlene Burback, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 20th, at Forestvale Cemetery with a reception to follow at the family home, 3510 Olsen Rd, Helena, Montana, 59602. Memorials in Clifford’s name are suggested to the South Hills Church of Christ, 2294 Deerfield Lane, Helena, Montana 59601. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Clifford.
Sue Lane says
My condolences to Nicki, Mason and Family,
I know you will miss him, but just know that he is happy and healthy now and doing what he loved to do. We all have some Happy moments to remember and I am grateful he is no longer suffering.
Tom McKinney says
I enjoyed playing football with Ray as a freshman in 1958. He was a good classmate and I have a great deal of respect for him.
Kay Hubert says
Life is hard and loosing someone you love is the hardest. Try to take confront in knowing that he is with family that have passed before him and he is no longer suffering. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kay Hubert.
Ken McLean says
Important mail from Indian Trust Settlement (Ohio) addressed to Clifford was received just today (9/18) at my 1910 Townsend Ave. address in Helena. I would be happy to forward it to whomever is handling his estate/affairs, or you may contact me or my wife Karen at 442-1499 (home) or 461-5847 (my cell) to arrange to pick it up. I assume Clifford used to live here and may in fact have done some of the construction work on this house. My condolences to his family and friends.
Adrian Stewart-O'Leary says
Cliff was a good man to me and my family. When my parents passed away I had no where to go for help when my life was falling apart and I could always count on Cliff to be there for me in every way he could and if it was out of his ballpark he was honest about it and didn’t waste time or money. The first time I met Cliff was at Applebee’s for Kim’s birthday. Her first here in Helena and he bought me a drink and a darn good dinner and I was a complete stranger. That’s who Cliff is the shirt off his back kind of guy. My thoughts and prayers are with those that were apart of his life and now saddened by his recent passing. Rest in marvelous peace Cliff. Know you were loved by me too! Adrian Marie…
mason heard says
dad was a good person and i couldent have gotton as far as i have without him getting taken from nicki and every thing else i love you dad