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Post by tonymac on Nov 9, 2008 22:42:41 GMT 12
62 years of living life to the full. Cliffy lived on the edge, he worked hard, played hard, took risks and enjoyed every day. His sense of humour and lightening wit is legendary. He lifted peoples lives, treated everybody equally - on all levels and from all walks of life. His integrity, honesty and "can do" attitude is an example to us all. Everything he undertook was completed with 110% committment. Cliff faced huge challenges in his life, having suffered a broken neck in the NZ Stockcar Champs in Wellington and spending months in traction. The Doctors stated "nobody walks out of the hospital after what you've been through" - Cliff said "Is that right?". On release, Cliff WALKED out of the hospital.
He was a fearless and skilful Modified driver - downright scary to watch.
Having to helplessly watch his wife and soulmate battle and eventually succumb to cancer, nearly 4 years ago, was devastating to Cliff and his son Neville (Butch). He was an awesome lifecoach and mentor to Butch. The way Butch is coping and handling himself now is a testament to Cath & Cliff - they would be so proud of him - he is awesome.
Cliffs love of immaculate cars and his Harley was his true passion. Everything he owned and did was immaculately presented, the attention to detail was fanatical.
Cliff and partner, Alice, had recently brought an Apartment in Auckland and life was good. What a huge tragedy and loss to all who were privileged to know Cliff. He will live in our hearts forever and will be sorely missed by the so many people whose lives he touched.
Rest in Peace Good Buddy
Tony McLanachan
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Post by tonymac on Nov 9, 2008 22:57:28 GMT 12
Details of Funeral Service:-
11.00am on Wednesday 12th November 2008
Beth Shan Funeral Home
157 Georges Drive
Napier
Messages/Cards can be mailed to:
Butch Guy
4 Kings Gate Close
Havelock North
HAWKES BAY
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Nov 9, 2008 23:24:09 GMT 12
No relation, BUT I wish he was!
R.I.P.
Murray Guy
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Post by Topcat on Nov 10, 2008 2:34:24 GMT 12
Some nice words Tony for A Great Man. Thanks for the contact & funeral details.
Rest easy 'Snowman'. Another one of the good ones, racin off to heaven, Rest in Peace.
Rex & Del
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Post by King James on Nov 10, 2008 6:47:47 GMT 12
Remember watching Cliff race abit growing up.
RIP Cliff
To the Guy family, my deepest condolances. Take care
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Post by BarryB on Nov 10, 2008 7:27:06 GMT 12
Great words Tony Mac, and I now know even more about Cliff than I did before. My memories of him don't go back as far as his Stockcar driving days, just that always immaculate 14B Modified. An inspiration to everybody he met, obviously. R.I.P. Snowman.......
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Post by o2b1nz on Nov 10, 2008 7:31:38 GMT 12
Great words Tony to great guy!
Truly respected on and off the track by all that knew and raced with him!
Regards Clive Cooper
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Post by Cheque Book on Nov 10, 2008 7:56:30 GMT 12
RIP Snowman,
Hang in Butch,
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Post by MadMarty13B on Nov 10, 2008 10:29:09 GMT 12
Hadnt seen the Snowman for 20 odd years was a good man to talk to,and was a great Modified driver,RIP Cliff, condolences to all family and friends.
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Post by Devilracer on Nov 10, 2008 18:09:01 GMT 12
RIP Cliff. Sounds like you were a great man.
Does anybody have any pics of any of his cars?
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Post by Autopete55 on Nov 10, 2008 19:04:32 GMT 12
Gonna miss you my dear dear friend.  You went out as you lived ....flat out and having fun. You once said to me that there was no sense in arriving in Heaven in a great looking body,better to beat the h ell out of it first and rebuild it when you get there!!! RIP Snowman. Gone but never ever forgotten!!!!! Pete and Karen Muckle Nelson |
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Post by olive on Nov 10, 2008 21:31:29 GMT 12
Just thinking back about Cliff, one thing that I will always remember that he said to me when he bought his Wilkinshaw Comodore, he said
Clive, this car has to be driven fast and we're just the family to do it.
RIP Cliffy
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Post by Josh8Josh on Nov 11, 2008 0:00:48 GMT 12
i just got told a story about him and my old man having a drag race out near foxton, apparently cliff wanted to win so much he went too fast into the corner after billy braked and ended up rolling over in the ditch lol
r.i.p.
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Post by o2b1nz on Nov 11, 2008 7:51:31 GMT 12
LOL I sold Cliff that car and traded Kath's TX3i Laser of them!
He said the car was for Kath! LMAO
Peter Pitchers name appeared on the ownership papers some where also. The car had only done about 4 kms
Cheers Clive Cooper
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Post by antzgofast2 on Nov 14, 2008 8:17:26 GMT 12
As a young fellow, watching Snowman race his 14B Modified (& yes Antzgofast does have a pic) The story of him rebuilding his Kenworth Logger was amazing, and showed what sort of guy Cliff was. At the turn of the century, I worked with Cliff at TCD here in Auckland, we used to talk Speedway alot, when I was loading him for his out of town trips, I received the news earlier in the week about Cliff's passing as I rolled off the boat in Wellington.
RIP mate from a fellow Linehaul driver and Speedway lover, the CB wont be the same with out you bud.
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Post by scrapper44 on Nov 21, 2008 1:38:21 GMT 12
Just a guess was the blue bodyed yellow numberd modified.......
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