Clifford Long

Clifford Waldron Long, 79, died at his home in South Jordan, Utah, on November 18, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Cliff is the son of the late Nathan W. Long and Helen Gibson. He is the husband of Florence Cecile Geddings Long.

Cliff is survived by his brother Nathan G. Long (Peggy), and his sons and daughter-in-laws: Clifford W. Long, (Lara), Eric R. Long, (Janika) and Sarah Long and a niece Deone Long Williams (Brian). He and Flo have 5 of the best grandchildren in the world. They were the love of his life. Lily, Howie, Henry, Ruby and Gavin Long.

He was preceded in death by a brother Macquarie Long and a sister Susan Papworth.

Cliff grew up in the Sugar House area and attended Highland High School where he excelled in sports. He was the fastest in the state for the 400 yard dash. He played baseball with the Cops League and was scouted by the New York Yankees. He also played football for Highland and was a defensive back on the team, and received a full-ride scholarship to play football at the University of Utah.

After attending the U. of U. and before he was drafted he joined the United States Marine Corp. Reserves. Cliff served 6 years with the Marines in the 21st Rifle Company.
Cliff loved weight training and body building. He won trophies in both the Mr. Utah and Mr. International competitions.

Cliff was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served wherever he was needed. Cliff and Flo were sealed in the Salt Lake temple.

Cliff was a firefighter with the Salt Lake City Fire Department. Upon his retirement he was Captain at the Salt Lake International airport.

Cliff loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating and his real love “playing cowboy”. He loved his horses, loved rounding up cows, packing in for hunts and just trail riding. He was a builder of Log Homes. He owned and operated “Custom Log Homes,” he built many homes in Utah and Wyoming.

Cliff loved Maui, the ocean and scuba diving with the whales. He was always ready for a new adventure. This will be another new adventure. We Love you and will miss you until we meet again.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00 am at the River 6th Ward, 11473 South Chapel View Drive, where a viewing will be held 10-10:45am prior to the service. There will also be a viewing Thursday evening, November 21st at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, from 5:00-7:00pm. Interment: South Jordan City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Dignity Hospice and Hemenway.