| BAKKEN - Clifford L. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather Clifford L. Bakken of Innisfail on March 13, 2001 after a lengthy battle with emphysema. Cliff was born May 25, 1928 in Coronation, Alberta. Cliff will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth (nee Knutson); three daughters, Gladys and husband Jeff Gisalson (Innisfail) and their children Tyler (Calgary), Travis (Red Deer), and Tammy (Innisfail); Katherine and husband Robert Wieliezko and children Brittany and Dallan (Innisfail); Cheryl and husband Carey Feduniw and children Cale, Michael, and Shelly (Innisfail); mother-in-law Rennie Knutson (Innisfail); sister-in-law and brother-in-law Donna and Ron Leach (Innisfail); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ole and Ella Bakken; five brothers, Karl, George, Arnold, Edwin, and Russell; two sisters, Gladys and Evelyn; father-in-law Earl Knutson; and brother-in-law Jim Stott. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Innisfail Church of the Nazarene, 4904-48 Street, Innisfail. Interment followed at the Innisfail Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Pallative Care Unit at the Innisfail Health Care Centre. Condonlences may be sent by e-mail to weiliczk@telusplanet.net. Metcalf Funeral Chapel entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 4200 - 49 Ave. Innsifail (403) 227-3123. |