Leland James Cluff

It is with great sadness that we mourn Leland James Cluff, our husband, father, grandfather and friend. He passed away peacefully on May 25, 2015, in Bountiful.
Leland was born on March 12, 1928 in Salt Lake City. He was the third child of Jesse H. and Eloise Ashman Cluff. He grew up in Garfield and Salt Lake City. He attended Cyprus High School and at the age of 20 he enlisted in the Air Force where he served 20 years as an aircraft mechanic. He attained the rank of Master Staff Sargent and was involved in the Occupation of Japan (1949-50), served in both Korea with the 9th Fighter Squadron (1951-52) and Vietnam (Thailand) with the 479th and 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron (1966-67).
Leland married Kathryn Marie Morsch, February 11, 1957. They had one son, Mark L. Cluff. He was preceded in death by his first wife. He later married Frankie Joy Triplet.
After retiring from the military, he returned to Utah and made Bountiful his home. He went to work for the General Services Administration from which he later retired.
Leland was a kind and giving person, willing to give you a hand in your time of need. He enjoyed gardening, taking drives, football (go Broncos!) and baseball (Rockies).
He is survived by his wife Joy, son Mark, (Anne Marie), grandchildren Emily, Brian and Michael and sister Helen Campbell, all of Salt Lake City.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters Marjorie Newlander, Shirley Ericson, Beverly Carlson, one brother Gordon Cluff.
Leland will live in our memories and be missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to thank the North Canyon Care Center in Bountiful for the loving care and devotion they showed to Lee
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, Utah.  A viewing will be held Thursday from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to your favorite veteran's organization.