Clifford Bursett
July 23, 1942 - September 17, 2025
CLIFFORD BENJAMIN BURSETT
Clifford Benjamin Bursett, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Clinton, Utah, surrounded by loved ones on August 17, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1942, in Murray, Utah, to Albert Edward Rufus Butt and Leona Butt, and was raised in Copperton. A proud graduate of Bingham High School, Clifford was a lead scorer on the school's basketball team, helping secure its first State Championship in 1960. After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served honorably for two years.
On July 16, 1966, Clifford was sealed to Margaret Sue Coombs in the Los Angeles Temple. Together they raised three children in Camarillo, California, where they lived for 36 years. Clifford built a career as a civil engineer with the Federal Government, retiring in 2004. After Margaret's passing in 2009, he was later sealed to Susan Thayer Duncan, with whom he shared 10 wonderful years before her passing in 2020. He later found lasting companionship with his beloved wife, Shirley Jean Morrison, who lovingly cared for him until his passing.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean Morrison Bursett; his children Marlene (Kevin) Minster, Darrel Bursett, and Greg (Ellen) Bursett; his brother and sister-in-law, Vivian and Doris Butt; and his stepchildren Jared (Kami) Christensen, Michael (Katie) Shepherd, Susan (Jerry) Floyd, Obe (Jeanene) Lowry, Jodie (deceased) (Matt) Clark, Jeremy (Jennifer) Lowry, and Audra (Patrick) Weldon. He is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, two sisters, and four brothers.
Clifford will be remembered as a man of faith, kindness, and devotion to family. His influence and example will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Memorial services will be held at the LDS Church, 5160 W Lone Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89130.
Friends and family are invited to gather beginning at 10:00 AM to sign the guest book, record a memory, and visit with one another. The formal service will begin promptly at 10:30 AM and conclude at 11:30 AM.
Burial services will follow at 12:00 PM at Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery, 6701 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.
Published on September 5, 2025
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