Obituary of Clifford Morehouse

Clifford E. Morehouse, Jr., age 80, left this earth on December 20, 2013 to join his wife Darlene Nye Morehouse in heaven. Clifford was the son of Marcella and Clifford Morehouse, Sr. Clifford and Darlene were married 48 years prior to Darlene's passing on May 12, 2003. Clifford spent many years working a farm and raising a family as well as retiring from Shepard Niles after many years of service. He also was a 66 year member and past Master of Townsend Grange #1208. Surviving Clifford is his daughter Kenna Morehouse (David) Sawdey of Easley, SC, and son Blaine (Kathryn) Morehouse of Horseheads, NY. Also surviving him are his most prized accomplishments, granddaughter Alyssa March (Robert) Wixson of Cayuta, NY, grandson Brandon March of Easley, SC, grandson Tyler Morehouse and granddaughter Danika Morehouse of Horseheads, NY. Clifford was also blessed with two great grandsons, Andre Wixson and Xavier March. He so enjoyed visits from the grandchildren as they danced for him or showed off their latest karate move. As for those two great grandbabies, they could do no wrong. Jumping on the bed was a privilege. Also surviving him is his sister, Marion Morehouse Boyce and brother Frank Morehouse of Watkins Glen, NY, mother-in-law Joanne Nye of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, sisters-in-law Sandra (Dick) Jones of Ocala, FL, and Julie (Dana) Nye Corley of Jensen Beach, FL, brothers-in-law David Nye of Ocala, FL, and Timothy Nye of West Palm Beach, FL. Clifford is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews; Don & Jean Boyce, Marcie & Raymond Ergott, Patti & Michael Bilinski, Clifford (Kip) & Nancy Boyce, Robert & Heidi Morehouse, Dawn (Morehouse) & Bill Hornsberger and many, many neighbors who meant the world to him and very dear friends Roger and Cora Miller. Clifford is predeceased by his wife Darlene, brothers-in-law Fred Boyce and Theodore Nye and parents. Family and friends are invited to call at the Vedder & Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls on Thursday, December 26 from 6 to 8 PM and on Friday, December 27, from 1 to 2 PM. Funeral will be held at the conclusion of calling hours on Friday. Clifford will be laid to rest in the Beaver Dams Cemetery beside his wife immediately following the funeral. Phil Pecks will be playing the bagpipes. To send the family a condolence, please visit www.vedderandscottfuneralhome.com