Richard Dennis Cluff

November 11, 1934 - June 2, 2020

Richard Dennis Cluff, 85, of Mesa Arizona passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born to parents Vearl and Ethel (Carpenter) Cluff in Pima, Arizona November 11, 1934. Was a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Pharmacy and later received his Master and Doctorate degrees. He married Judith Ann (Daley), the love of his life in the Mesa Arizona temple in 1958 who survives him. They were married 61 years. He is also survived by his children, Denise Cluff Smith (Kevin Smith), Gary Dennis Cluff (Candy Briggs Cluff), Michael Daley Cluff, Melanie Cluff Dawe (Kevin Dawe), and Amy Jo Cluff Stallings (Wayne Stallings) as well as 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He spent 23 years in Blythe, California and was known for his generosity for helping the community with their health as a pharmacist and business owner of Palo Verde Drug. In 1984, he relocated to Mesa, Arizona and continued helping the community as pharmacist until his retirement. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, his favorite calling was to serve in the Mesa temple with his wife Judy. They served together for 10 years and worked every Saturday. He was loved by his family and took pride in being a loving and caring father and husband. He will be remembered of his strong testimony of Jesus Christ and the blessings of knowing that the family is eternal. Services will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints church building at 1852 N. Stapley Dr., Mesa Arizona, 85203. Viewing will be at 9:00 am followed by funeral at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Burial will be in Pima, Arizona on June 8, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Pima Cemetery.