St. George, Utah - Clive Milton Burgess, 95, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on November 22, 2022. He was born February 25, 1927, in St. George, Utah to Clara Cannon and Milton Burgess as the youngest of 5 children. He grew up in St. George and attended St. George Elementary, Woodward Junior High School, and Dixie Academy . Clive served in the US Navy on the USS Marcus Island during World War 2.

Clive married Joan Palmer in 1951, and they had 5 children, 1 daughter and 4 sons. He was a lifetime rancher and cattleman. He also worked for the city of St. George for 28 years where he oversaw the Cemetery and Parks. He loved chasing mustangs and wild cows. He was at his happiest when he was on his horse checking on his cows. He loved to fish the reservoirs and streams of Southern Utah. He loved to hunt mule deer at the ranch with his family and friends, and hosted deer camps with hunters each year.

In addition to Joan and his family, the ranch at Mountain Meadows was the love of his life. He spent his days walking the ranch and knew every inch of that land. He and his wife raised an amazing garden there every year.

Clive is survived by his wife, Joan Palmer; children: Joe (Beverly) Burgess, Ed (Lori) Burgess, Keith (Ila) Burgess, and Mark (Kathy) Burgess; son-in-law, Mike Alldredge; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Milton; his siblings: Robert Burgess, Audrey (Glen) Quigley, Rodney (Elizabeth) Burgess, and Bonita (Walter) Rice; his daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Alldredge; 2 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held at Metcalf Mortuary Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery located at 600 East Tabernacle Street.

Clive Burgess Service Program

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