All are invited to a memorial service for The Rev’d Clifford Blinman at 11:00am, tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, at Saint Philip’s. A reception will follow in the Murphey Gallery.

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Clifford, and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
—The Book of Common Prayer, Burial of the Dead, Rite II

Clifford Louis Blinman (March 5, 1936 – December 31, 2025). A native Californian, he was born in Sacramento and passed away peacefully at 89 in Oro Valley, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by parents Foster and Edna Blinman; wife Norma Jean Blinman; son Todd; brothers Albert and William Mitchell and great granddaughter Paisley Rae Guzman

He is survived by wife Mary Sue Blinman; children Jeanne and Randall (Elaine); granddaughters Katy, Kimberly (Jose), Jessica (Felipe), Naomi(Jeffrey) and Aliya; and great grandson Zev.

Clifford worked at IBM for 30 years. He earned a certificate of special studies in 1981 and a Bachelor of Theological Studies in 1985. He was ordained a Deacon September 1978 and Episcopal Priest in 1981.

Cliff loved traveling, dancing, and spending time with those he loved and cared about. Cliff was an exceptional minister and cared deeply for those around him.

His legacy will live on through the memories shared, the values he instilled, and the love he gave. We take solace in knowing he is at peace, with loved ones who have gone before him.