Myrtle Louella Clifford, 90, of Richland, died Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. She was born at home during a blizzard on January 21, 1922, in Staples, Minnesota.

On June 8, 1940, Myrtle married the love of her live, Raymond Henry Clifford and they moved to Kennewick in 1946. After the Columba River flooded in 1948, they made Richland their home with their four children. In addition to being a wonderful wife and mother, Myrtle worked for the Richland School District as a baker until she retired on July 1, 1982. After retirement, she dedicated her time to helping her husband and volunteering at the Richland Life Care Center.

After the loss of Raymond in 1991, Myrtle stayed active by continuing to do water aerobics at the Richland Court Club, attending Person to Person , and lending a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a loyal fan of the Seattle Mariners and she loved spending time working in her yard and visiting with her friends that became her extended family. She devoted her life to helping others and was an active member of West Side Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond and her two daughters, Mary Lucile Storkel, and Ruth Marie Paslay. She is survived by her sons, Dan Janice Clifford: 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren and Roy Jeanne Clifford: 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Her legacy also includes 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren from her dearly loved daughters Mary and Ruth. She will be truly missed by all those that she touched.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland. Visitation will be at Einan's on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.