Clifford Sale age 82, of Hamilton, died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Holland Hospital.
Cliff was a member and served at the Hamilton Reformed Church, the Laotian Church, and later in life attended Community Reformed Church in Zeeland. When he and Loie were unable to have children, they selflessly reached out to Bethany Christian Services in hopes of adopting. They also participated in sponsoring 2 Laotian refugee families which became part of their own. When not driving truck, he enjoyed playing golf and tinkering with his model train set, which took up most of his back yard. He also attained his private pilot’s license and spent time flying and attending aviation-related events. He retired from Holland Special Delivery and was a veteran of the Army.
Cliff was preceded in death by his wife, Lois and is survived by his children; Eric and Annalee Sale, Paula and Doug Vugteveen; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Brittney and John Rich (Luna), Alex and Jessica Sale (Easton, Brently, Charlotte), Jenna and Caleb Block, Nathan Vugteveen; special friend, Sandy DeWys; in-laws, Mary VerBurg, Ruth and John Stanley, Virginia Kleinheksel; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Hamilton Reformed Church, 3554 M-40, Hamilton. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery-Hamilton. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Wings of Mercy or Hospice of Holland.
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