Clifford Yuill

Clifford Yuill

November 01, 1935 - September 24, 2022

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Clifford Dunchan Yuill, beloved husband and father, passed peacefully on September 24, 2022. He was born on November 1, 1935. He was fond of reminding people that it was All Saint's Day.


He had great talent with written and spoken word. He wrote extensively about his early life experiences in the 40s and wrote much of 'Centennial Celebration', a historic look at Great Falls.


He spent much of his later life in Maui which he also loved dearly and called home and where he adopted a grown son from Yap, James, who became a strong and trusted companion and moved back to MT to live with and help us.


He was a proud 10-year lung cancer survivor. He was a fighter to the finish, battling a bone cancer that made his bones into mush. When his hip broke three years ago, it could not be repaired and was the cause of great misery.


He loved his life as a radio and TV personality at KXLO in Lewistown in the 60s and being a weatherman at KULR8 in the 70s.


Cliff is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ellan Stevens Yuill; children, Diane (Butch) Biggs, Darci Selley, Dede (Bob) Bergan, Denice (Jeff) Beecroft, Cliff II (Becca); 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Hazel; twin siblings, Ken and Kay Jackson; daughter, Debra; and grandson, Brandon Bergan. Burial will be in Lewistown.


“OLD” IS WHEN . . . Your sweetie says, “Let's go upstairs and make love,” and you answer, “Honey, I can't do both!”

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you're barefoot.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . A sexy babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go along.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . “Getting a little action” means I don't need to take any fiber today.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . “Getting lucky” means you find your car in the parking lot.

“OLD” IS WHEN . . . An “all nighter” means not getting up to go to the bathroom.

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Ellan
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I found the funny on his phone. It was emblematic of the way he wrote poetry for which he had quite a reputation. I wish he had written his own obituary because it would have been so much better. He had 2 best friends in his life, Dick Isern and Gene Pigeon. I love how much respect he had for people and especially his elders. He wanted so badly to come home to Montana which we braved our 1st cold winter in many years to do. It's amazing how 40 years can sustain you through a time like this. I'm deeply grateful for them and I'm sure glad his suffering has ended. God speed and we'll be together again. With love. Mrs. Yuill P. S. Everyone --- please stop smoking! Ellan
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Cliff Yuill II
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Love and miss you every day Dad. Thank you for all you taught me through my life. Love ya pops
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Daisy Delaney
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Cliff was a best friend to my Brother in law Gene- they were like brothers through the years. I loved being around them and their kids and Cliff was always up for a new adventure. Between he and Gene they had a music radio show in Lewistown, did photography of rodeos- even met Wayne Newton at one! Cliff was always there for friends and family with a genuine caring. He will be so missed. Condolences to his wife Ellen and his Children and their families.
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Beth
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I always felt so proud and honored that he always still thought of me as a daughter. Will love and miss him. Here is one of the lasts visits

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