Jesse Clifton
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Jesse Jay Clifton
November 4th, 1981 - December 22, 2020.
We lost a loving son, brother, father and friend to Covid-19 virus-related complications Tuesday December 22, after a hard-fought, month-long battle in the ICU.
Jesse was a lovable force to be reckoned with. Whether a competition on the field or a battle of wits, regardless of the outcome, you walked away with a friend for life.
Although only 39 at the time of his death, Jesse affected many people in his lifetime. His booming voice, captivating laughter and unique ability to make all feel welcome and included leaves countless heavy hearts behind.
Jesse graduated from Buffalo High School in 2000 and went on to earn a degree as an Electrician at Anoka Hennepin Technical College. Jesse’s gregarious disposition made him a natural salesman, which he succeeded at everywhere he went.
He loved playing sports, but excelled on the football field. Jesse played Defense and Special Teams for the Buffalo Bison all through high school, winning several Conference Titles. Even refusing to come out of a game after breaking his finger to ensure his team a W. His love of playing football transformed into a passionate support for the MN Vikings. A love (nay, obsession) he shared with his mother. He watched every Sunday surrounded by good food, good friends… and occasionally, good outcomes by the Vikes.
Jesse’s greatest accomplishment and proudest moment was when his son, Connor, was born in 2014. Always wanting to be a dad, Jesse shared with Connor the many loves he had as a child; fishing, playing sports, riding bike, going up to the cabin, and his love for food!
Born and raised in Buffalo, MN, he was the first of three children born to Barbara (Gutknecht) Clifton of Buffalo, MN and raised with David Clifton of Buffalo, MN. Besides his parents, Jesse leaves behind his two younger sisters; Undria Davis (Brother-in-Law William Davis and Nephew Sevin Davis) and Erika Clifton. He is also survived by biological father Todd Williams of Colorado, many step-parents, step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends. The term ‘family’ was somewhat untethered to its definition in Jesse’s life.
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Many people have asked about how to help out financially in this sudden time. We have started this GoFundMe to help with medical bills, funeral costs, & hopefully start a savings account for Jesse's son, Connor.
If you also have memories to share of Jesse, we would love to hear any & all of them! Please visit this kudoboard to write your memories, share photos, videos, & laughs: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/xBA1zzYL
November 4th, 1981 - December 22, 2020.
We lost a loving son, brother, father and friend to Covid-19 virus-related complications Tuesday December 22, after a hard-fought, month-long battle in the ICU.
Jesse was a lovable force to be reckoned with. Whether a competition on the field or a battle of wits, regardless of the outcome, you walked away with a friend for life.
Although only 39 at the time of his death, Jesse affected many people in his lifetime. His booming voice, captivating laughter and unique ability to make all feel welcome and included leaves countless heavy hearts behind.
Jesse graduated from Buffalo High School in 2000 and went on to earn a degree as an Electrician at Anoka Hennepin Technical College. Jesse’s gregarious disposition made him a natural salesman, which he succeeded at everywhere he went.
He loved playing sports, but excelled on the football field. Jesse played Defense and Special Teams for the Buffalo Bison all through high school, winning several Conference Titles. Even refusing to come out of a game after breaking his finger to ensure his team a W. His love of playing football transformed into a passionate support for the MN Vikings. A love (nay, obsession) he shared with his mother. He watched every Sunday surrounded by good food, good friends… and occasionally, good outcomes by the Vikes.
Jesse’s greatest accomplishment and proudest moment was when his son, Connor, was born in 2014. Always wanting to be a dad, Jesse shared with Connor the many loves he had as a child; fishing, playing sports, riding bike, going up to the cabin, and his love for food!
Born and raised in Buffalo, MN, he was the first of three children born to Barbara (Gutknecht) Clifton of Buffalo, MN and raised with David Clifton of Buffalo, MN. Besides his parents, Jesse leaves behind his two younger sisters; Undria Davis (Brother-in-Law William Davis and Nephew Sevin Davis) and Erika Clifton. He is also survived by biological father Todd Williams of Colorado, many step-parents, step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends. The term ‘family’ was somewhat untethered to its definition in Jesse’s life.
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Many people have asked about how to help out financially in this sudden time. We have started this GoFundMe to help with medical bills, funeral costs, & hopefully start a savings account for Jesse's son, Connor.
If you also have memories to share of Jesse, we would love to hear any & all of them! Please visit this kudoboard to write your memories, share photos, videos, & laughs: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/xBA1zzYL
Fundraising team (2)
Barb Clifton
Organizer
Buffalo, MN
Erika Clifton
Team member
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