Clifford Anderson
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that Clifford Andrew Anderson passed away June 21st 2025 at approximately 1:10 PM in the Weatherby Pavillion at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock B.C.
He was 97 years old.
Despite some hearing loss and arthritis, Cliff walked with a
cane and lived with his wife Helga in a lovely independent retirement
home.
An unfortunate accident in the hospital rendered a broken hip, and thus an untimely conclusion to a wonderful man’s life.
Cliff began his career as an airplane mechanic, became a bush pilot; where he experienced & shared many adventurous stories along the way. He went on to become Captain Clifford Anderson, and then flew with Air Canada for 33 years 10 months and 27 days.
Cliff married my mother Helga 34 years ago ( both second marriages) and they spent many happy years cross country skiing, and travelling the world together.
Also an avid golfer, tennis player, and angler; Cliff caught many a rainbow trout in the river across from his cabin at Manning Park.
We love you Cliff, and already miss you deeply.
We will be planning a celebration of life in White Rock and
will be sending details.
With love,
Helga, Denise, Gary, & Kevin
You are invited to leave a personal message for the family.
Cliff was a kind and understanding man. I marveled at his flying experiences and the stories that came with them. He always had a story to tell at the pool on hot summer days. And who would think he was still golfing into his 90's. A life well lived. Our thoughts are with Helga and family.
~ Simon and Sonia Bergen-Henengouwen
Bon voyage, Cliff. It was a pleasure to know you and a pleasure to fly with you. Hugs to Helga.
~ Peter Rowlands
Cliff and my Dad were very close friends in their early Yukon Southen/CPAir days. Our families were friends over the years, and my family and children enjoyed our visits with Helga and Cliff from time to time. We even ran into them on the beach in Maui, which was clearly their happy place. Our love to Helga and family.
-Delee Hammond
~ Delee Hammond
I flew with Cliff back in the mid-60's on the DC-6B
I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He was a real gentleman and an excellent pilot.
My Dad, Harvey, also flew with Cliff in the very early days of Cliff's career and always spoke very highly of him.
My condolences to the family.
R H Johnston
Air Canada, retired.
~ Robert Johnston