Kevin Cluff

Kevin Hawker Cluff 1978-2011

Kevin Hawker Cluff born May 1st 1978, passed away on September 5th 2011. Kevin was a joy to all who knew him. He spent his life proving that the impossible was possible. Being born with cerebral palsy he came to show what can be truly accomplished in life. He inspired others, not only because he lived but how he lived. He was an entrepreneur from the start. At a young age he began taking his bubble gum machine around and asking neighbors to buy them. He would stop cars and even go door to door knocking to sell his gum balls. Even as an adult he continued to sell gum balls and candy in a small vending machine. He loved to know how old the coins were that he earned and would squeal with joy when the money was old. He always said he would like a million dollars. And when asked what he would do with it he said I would save it. He loved to watch money grow and that is a true life lesson. Earn it, save it and watch it grow. Kevin was a Special Olympic gold medalist in his youth. He loved to let everyone know how strong he was and how fast he could go. He would often race his siblings, them on their bikes and him in his wheel chair. He also loved to be attached to a rope from his wheel chair connected to his siblings bikes and be pulled around the block. They loved to make him laugh and see him enjoying life. In his early twenties Kevin, like all young men, wanted his independence. With the help of his family he chose a group home where he had his own room, a Maverick Country Store which was close by. These were his specifications. He knew what he wanted and wasnt afraid to ask. He spent the rest of his life in the company of his friends and loved ones at the group home. Our family is very grateful to them for their love and care of Kevin all these years. Kevin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He often played an active role in church by passing the sacrament. He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda H. Cluff. He is survived by his father, Wayne S. Cluff, brothers, Adam and Preston (Shauntae) Cluff, and sister, Carrie Cluff (Leonel) Lopez, 6 nephews and 6 nieces. A viewing will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 from 6-9 pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah. Funeral will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:00 am at 100 W. 1000 N., Bountiful, Utah with a viewing from 9:45-10:45 am at the church prior to services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an account set up in Kevin Cluffs name at Zions Bank.