Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr.
Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr.
April 6, 1936 - June 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the remaining children of Minnie and Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, announce the passing of their oldest brother Clifton (Cliff) Nicholas Brokeshoulder Jr. on June 9, 2024. Cliff died from lung-related issues in Surprise, AZ.
He was 88 years old and enjoyed traveling, sports, and retirement life.
He was 88 years old and enjoyed traveling, sports, and retirement life.
Cliff was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. In 1945, the Brokeshoulder family moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma. Cliff entered Washington Grade and Ardmore Middle School. While in Middle school, Cliff worked as a golf caddie at Dornick Hills. Country Club. He was able to caddie for famous golfers such as Jack Nicklaus. From this experience, Cliff learned and loved the game of golf. During his lifetime, he traveled and competed in many golf tournaments.
In 1957, Cliff graduated from High School at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. While at Haskell, he was a track athlete and ran with Billy Mills. Billy was one of Cliff’s many long-time friends that he remained in contact with.
Cliff had a long career was with Shawnee Mission Medical Center as a Boiler Operator. He retired at age 65 and moved from Overland Park, Kansas to Surprise, AZ with his wife, Joy.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Joy, three daughters, Vicki, Tammy, Sheri and son, Gerald (Beverlee) Brokeshoulder. He also leaves 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Cliff’s
surviving immediate siblings from oldest to youngest are: Loretta (Les) Schwarz Reed, West Linn. OR; Wynona Lumpmouth, Glendale, AZ; Glenda (Martin) Johnson, Woodbridge, VA; Katrina (Lorenzo) Coriz, Albuquerque, NM; and, Rita Brokeshoulder, Shawnee, OK.
Preceding Cliff in death are his parents, Clifton and Minnie Brokeshoulder, and brothers Harry, Harrell, and Eddie Brokeshoulder and sister Helen Arns.
surviving immediate siblings from oldest to youngest are: Loretta (Les) Schwarz Reed, West Linn. OR; Wynona Lumpmouth, Glendale, AZ; Glenda (Martin) Johnson, Woodbridge, VA; Katrina (Lorenzo) Coriz, Albuquerque, NM; and, Rita Brokeshoulder, Shawnee, OK.
Preceding Cliff in death are his parents, Clifton and Minnie Brokeshoulder, and brothers Harry, Harrell, and Eddie Brokeshoulder and sister Helen Arns.