Clifton Gustafson

Clifton “Cliff” Palmer Gustafson, 76, of Conrad, passed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Cliff was born March 11, 1949 to Palmer T. and Hildur K. (Agman) Gustafson. Following graduating from high school, he enlisted into the US Army, serving 2 years.

Cliff was a friend to anyone that would stop and visit. He was a jack of all trades and worked many different jobs over the years, sometimes traveling all over the United States. Cliff’s favorite job was his last, working for the Ries family. After retirement, you could usually find Cliff in his garage working on vehicles, lawn mowers, and building trailer (80+). In the summer you could find him at his happy place, camping at Swift Dam. He spent many hours visiting friends he made there and working to keep the grounds and buildings maintained.

Cliff’s family was very special to him, and he spent many hours helping them when needed. He especially loved to greet his many nieces and nephews into the family. He will be missed by many.

Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth Lode of Washington; sisters, Phyllis Neary of Arizona and Bev (Ron) Widhalm of Conrad; sister-in-law, Teri (Bob) Gustafson of Washington; brother-in-law, Dave Thornton of Virginia; nieces and nephews, Kathy, Jacquie, and John Campros, Chad (Samantha) Gustafson, Tambi (Brett) Willie, Ted (Jenna) Thornton, Tina (Ryan) Burchram, Christy (Dan) Kulpas, Casey (Courtney) Widhalm, Susie Walter, and Gary (Jennifer) Walter; 10 great nephews; 9 great nieces; 7 great great nieces and nephews; and special friends, Robert Skorupa, Traci and Jim Cain, Ron, Debbie, and Chris Ries, Jim and Linda Oviatt, Gerald Miller, Eli and Anna Waldner, and Ralph Fuson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marlin Gustafson; twin sister, Carol Thornton; sister, Kathy Walter; and niece, Dawn Thornton.

No services are planned at this time.