Obituary of Clifford Warren Baser

Clifford Warren Baser, 80, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on the night of October 31, 2013. Warren was born in Dennis, Oklahoma, on September 8, 1933, to Ben and Oma Baser. He served in the army infantry during the Korean War; and upon returning from his War duties, Warren worked the Railroad for 42 years. Warren was married to Shirley Martin on July 2, 1960; they had recently celebrated their 53rd anniversary. He particularly enjoyed riding his horses and travelling to his property in the White Mountains. Warren worked hard his whole life and was tirelessly devoted to his family. He was a longtime member of the Masons, the Scottish Rite, and the Shriners. He discovered his true calling when he became a grandfather, as nothing gave him greater joy than playing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; and their four children and spouses, Connie Dickerson (Tony), Mike (Anjum), Tracy Baser-Decker (J.Thad), and Clifford (Angie); along with his grandchildren- Jessica, Olivia, Madeline, Warren, Alyssa, Dereck, Helena, Brooks, Josie, Ashley, Lily and Kylie. Warren has two older daughters in California, Kathy and his grandchildren Larissa and Jamie, and an eldest daughter, Dana. He is survived by his brothers, Jerry, Gary, and Frank; and sisters, Beverly and Carol. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Oma Baser; his brothers, Johnny, Kenneth and Ben; and his sister, Lawanda. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 7th, from 5-8 pm at Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern. The funeral service will be held at 11 am in the Marana Cemetery Chapel, 12146 W. Barnett Rd. in Marana.