Greggory Rydalch Cluff

Colonel Greggory Rydalch Cluff (Retired)

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Greggory Rydalch Cluff, 57, passed away in an aviation accident on Tuesday September 6, 2016 in Palm Bay, Florida.

Gregg was born on January 26, 1959 in Logan, Utah to Ralph Ferrell and Jolene Rydalch Cluff. Following graduation from Bountiful High School he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lima, Peru. He joined the Utah Army National Guard, where he became a master aviator in numerous aircraft and had an honorable and distinguished career, retiring as a Colonel after 33 years of service. Gregg was known by all to hold the highest standards of conduct and integrity. He had a continuous desire for learning throughout his life. He graduated with a Masters of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. After retiring from the military he was employed by AAR airlift as a check airman/flight instructor.

Gregg was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership capacities. He enjoyed spending time with his family, could always be found with a book in hand, and was always willing to serve those around him. He possessed a deep love for his country and will be remembered for his patriotism, his never-ending sarcasm, tender heart, and his devotion to his wife Carolyn, his children and grandchildren, and his Heavenly Father.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Webster Cluff, and his children Sara Cluff Rasmussen (Michael), Kyle Webster Cluff (Chelsea), Lisa Cluff Fonseca (Tony) and six grandchildren: Ethan, Brynlee, Avery, Maycee, Lucas, and Tessa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jolene Rydalch Cluff.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Riverton Utah South Stake Center, 3113 West 13400 South, Riverton, Utah, with interment at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah. A viewing will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful Utah, and Thursday, September 15th, prior to the services from 9:45-10:45 am at the Riverton Utah South Stake Center.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the LDS Church Missionary Fund.