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In memory of

Clifford Carper

of Pierre, South Dakota, died on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 59

Survivors include his wife Kristy Carper of Pierre; daughter Tara Carper of Pierre; son Rhett Carper of Abilene, KS; grandson Hunter Carper of Abilene, KS; mother Betty Carper of Indiana; his three brothers John Stockman, Jock Gibson, and Arnie Henrickson; his Uncle Charles and Aunt Mary Lou; a niece Hanna Corning of Pierre; and Aunt Carol Logan of Pierre; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Richard Carper and brother Dave Carper.

Private family services will be held.

Private family services will be held.

  • A Good man that would do anything for anybody !!! ~ Troy Livingston Milford KS (12/13/2022)
  • Our hearts are broken over the loss of Cliff. Rick was talking about him earlier in the week and saying he needed to call him. Cliff was always cracking jokes and coming up with the funniest things to make you laugh. For 39 years I have had the privilege of calling him my brother in law and family. You are forever in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are wrapped around Kristy, Rhett and Tara. ~ Amanda Carper sister in law Sevierville, Tennessee (12/13/2022)
  • Kristy,
    Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. You are stronger than you think and know that your strength will get you through this. Love ya girl! Big hugs to you....     ~ Danielle Leftridge Fountain, CO (12/12/2022)
  • Kristy, as you navigate this most difficult time know you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. All of our live and strength is being sent. May God grant you peace during these times ahead. ~ Jennifer Barajas and family San Antonio, TX (12/11/2022)
  • Cliff you were our real life Batman holding our team together behind the scenes. I am going to miss you so much. Thanks for everything you everything Cliff dawg. Kristy I am thinking of you and your family during this time. ~ Danielle Gaston Wakefield KS (12/11/2022)
  • You were always trying others better, you were a great Leader , prayer are with your family, you made a difference in so many lives ~ Robert williams Bettendorf, IA (12/11/2022)
  • Kristy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Antonio and Mary Macklin Junction City, KS (12/11/2022)