Clifford Lee Jones

Clifford Lee Jones passed away suddenly in Sherwood, Oregon on Friday, March 13, 2020. Cliff was born on March 1, 1969 in McMinnville, Oregon to Alfred and Dorothy Jones (Stannard). Early in his childhood, Cliff was diagnosed with scoliosis and wore a back brace during elementary and junior high school. This didn’t stop him from his avid love of basketball and learning to farm from several of his high school buddies. Cliff graduated from Sherwood High School in 1987. After graduation, Cliff worked many jobs, from farming and shipping/receiving to machine operator. He finally settled into working at the Shell Gas Station in Sherwood in November 2010 and worked there until his passing. Many in the community came to know Cliff through his work there. In 2003, Cliff met Tina Hanan and they were married in Las Vegas on November 7, 2004. Their marriage was celebrated with family and friends on June 18th, 2004 at the Rebekah Hall in Sherwood. Cliff always had a special bond with his nieces and nephews. They were all an important part of his life. In their younger years, he would playfully trick them into giving him back scratches. He supported them in everything they did and was so proud of their accomplishments in life. Cliff befriended Sharon Burch Roberson in 2010 while working at Shell. She was the love of his life. Cliff enjoyed billiards, poker, fishing, singing karaoke, basketball, and a good drink of Gentleman Jack. He was part of the APA Pool League from 1993 to present. He also played in a house pool league at the Midway Tavern in Oregon City and in the Sherwood Poker Club (SPC). He enjoyed Hoopfest in Spokane with his cousin Matt; it was their annual summer getaway. A die-hard San Diego Chargers and Portland Trail Blazers fan, you could always find him catching a game with friends and family. On Saturday nights, you would often find him at McKenzie Pub singing his heart out at karaoke and playing pool. His job at Shell was an opportunity for him to chat with and meet people from all walks of life. Cliff’s big smile, generous heart, and warm, beautiful nature will stay in the minds of everyone who met him. Cliff is survived by his father Alfred (spouse Marilyn) of Deer Park, Washington; mother Dorothy (spouse Steve Salvatore) of Sherwood; brother Bert Jones (spouse Mary Beth) of Garibaldi, Oregon; sisters Sherri Winkler (spouse Randy) of Sherwood, and Pam Swetzof (spouse Matthew) of Bremerton, Washington; sister-in-law Jeanie Jones of Sherwood, and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cliff was predeceased by his brother Ernie Jones. A date for the viewing has been set for Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19 from 4-8pm at Attrell’s Sherwood. There will also be a Celebration of Life and a Memorial planned for some time in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cliff Jones Memorial Fund on GoFundMe.com. Updates about services will be posted there periodically as well.

Clifford Lee Jones

March 1, 1969 - March 13, 2020