BAUER, Clifford John
Born Tuesday November 21, 1939. Passed away Sunday November 20, 2022.
Passed away peacefully, embraced by all his loved ones. Dearly loved husband of Bev (dec). Proud father and father-in-law of Kerri and Richard, Min and Bren, Ali and Beaks, and Kaz and Craig. Adored Pa of Jack and Sarah, Mollie, Ruby, Grace, Henry, Soph, Tom and Euan. Special friend of Caleb and Lily.
A kind gentle man who touched the lives of so many.
Re-united with Mum
Funeral notice
Thursday November 24, 2022
Everyone is warmly welcomed to attend a Memorial Service in celebration of the life of Cliff Bauer, to be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Thursday, November 24, 2022 commencing at 11.30 a.m.
In accordance with family wishes a private burial will be held.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Colac Area Health, Frank Minchinton Centre. Envelopes will be available at the service.
For those that are unable to attend, click here to view the live stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI worked with Cliff as an Electrician in Colac as a friend we had a great time also Bev, God bless them both
April 26, 2023 8:46 am
Dear Kere, Min, Ali and Kaz (and families) ... so many great memories and laughs over the years. I could not have wished for a better second Dad to share these times with. Cliff was such a beautiful soul, whose smile and laugh lit up a room. His humour was like not other :)
Much love to you all as you process all this - as Cliff (always was Hack to me until he told me about 12 months ago how much he hated the nickname !!) is reunited with dear Bev. Lots of love Big Kaz xxxx oooo
December 05, 2022 1:16 pm
So sorry to read of passing of Cliff, gone to join his beloved Bev. Remembering great times in our early life. Bev was my soulmate in school days & beyond. Love & Sympathy to their beautiful family . Annette ( nee Hulm) & Terry Morrissy 💋💋🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️
December 03, 2022 6:26 pm
Kerrie, Ali, Min , Caz and families our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your beautiful dad, together again with his Bevvy RIP Cliff that cheeky grin of yours will be remembered always ❤️❤️
Lorraine and Garry McGlynn & familyNovember 29, 2022 7:34 pm
To Lorna,Ros, and Cliffs Family.......Our love and Sympathy to you all at this sad time.......Judy and Denis Ryan.
November 25, 2022 9:12 pm
Deepest sympathy to Cliff's family. A true gentleman who loved his family and a chat.
Faye FoxNovember 25, 2022 9:20 am
Deepest sympathy to all of Cliffs families,such a gentle and caring man,would drop everything to accommodate our Mum, with anything electrical,now reunited with lovely Bev,RIP Cliff. Trish Higgins (Costello)
November 24, 2022 10:29 am
Uncle Cliff, many happy and special memories of a kind loving man. Many laughs and good times with our family .
Reunited with Aunty Bev .
Sending my love to my cousins and rest of the family .
RIP Uncle Cliff.
Love Megan DowningNovember 24, 2022 10:03 am
Deepest sympathy to the family. Such a kind gentle man now reunited with Bev . Sending out love Helen & Terry
November 24, 2022 9:50 am
Dear Ali and families. Deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Cliff. My father (John Brook) and Cliff often worked together on building sites back in the day. Dad always recommended Cliff to me for any electrical work that I needed doing. A very lovely man who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Sharyn Thackeray 💐
November 24, 2022 7:54 am
Deepest Sympathy to Kerry,Alison ,Min ,Kaz and families on the sad passing of your beloved father Cliff. We will never forget the good times we had at the Coragulac Football Club and having known Cliff for 50years and will never forget him fo his cheerful smile and always on for a chat.Now United with his beloved wife Bev. Rest in peace in peace Cliff. All our love Gary, Cherrie and family.
November 23, 2022 7:45 pm
I’m so saddened to learn of Cliff’s passing. Such a kind gentleman and friend of many years. My deepest sympathy to his beautiful girls and their families. ❤️
November 23, 2022 7:09 pm
Absolutely gentleman! Cliff was an amazing warm friendly person, always willing to come do an electrical job any time, always loved a chat a cupper tea cream cake or biscuits. RIPCliff❤️Condolences to all families.
November 23, 2022 3:50 pm
To Kerri,Mim,Ali,Karen & Families we were saddened to hear of Cliff's passing such a lovely man who I always loved catching up with for a chat either at Work or in the Supermarket. Extending our Sincere Sympathy to you All at this Sad Time.
Ann and Richard Spence
November 23, 2022 2:26 pm
Hi Ros & Lorna . Sorry to hear the news on Cliff's passing, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love
Les DuckNovember 23, 2022 1:11 pm
Uncle Cliff - a kind & loving man who will be missed. We are very blessed our Mum & Dad & Aunty’s & Uncle’s worked hard to create many childhood memories of precious times spent together. Reunited with Aunty Bev. Much love to our beautiful cousins & all our extended family. Love Di & Bruce Nankivell & family xo
November 23, 2022 9:39 am
Dear Kerri, Richard, Soph and all the family. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful dad and Pa. You willl all miss him so much. Back reunited with Bev. Thinking of you all. All our love. Cory, Nadine, Ashlyn and Tianna ❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 23, 2022 8:38 am
I had the privilege of meeting Cliff twice - once when he visited my daughter in law and son here in Edinburgh and once when I visited the family in Colac. Cliff and Bev made me so welcome and we had many happy times. Cliff - I will miss our regular letters winging their way across the miles - you were a quietly unassuming giant of a man who will be sadly missed by your girls and grandchildren. Thinking of you all and sending much love from Scotland. Doreen
November 23, 2022 8:12 am
Vale Cliff Bauer. Champion bloke with a heart like Phar Lap. He loved his family and was rewarded with a great crew that loved him right back. Was an honour to know him.
Sincere condolences.November 22, 2022 11:13 pm
To all the Bauer family . Cliff was a true gentleman , and will be sadly missed by all . Thinking of you all at this sad time . 💐. Go cats. Debbie , Jim and family .
November 22, 2022 9:19 pm
So very sorry to hear the news of Cliff's passing. Our love and sympathy to you all, he was such a lovely man, so very proud of his family, reunited with Bev xx
November 22, 2022 9:04 pm
Deepest sympathy to all Cliff’s family. So saddened to hear of Cliff’s passing. Fond memories of days gone by. May your happy memories keep you strong. A gentleman. Love and thoughts to all.
November 22, 2022 5:12 pm
Dear Kerri, Min, Ali, Karen and families, So sorry to hear of your dear dad's passing. Back with your darling mum, Bev whom he adored and missed so much. Cliff was such a lovely, caring, funny man with a heart of gold. He cherished his family. He went to Colac High with my mum, June Dare (Westwood) and she has fond memories of the old days. Love to you all. Kerrie Dare
November 22, 2022 4:25 pm
Dear Kerrie, Min, Ali, Karen and families, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Cliff. We have many fond memories working and partying with him and Bev. Love to you all at this very sad time. Maree & Bill Winchcomb
November 22, 2022 3:44 pm
To Kerrie and all of Cliff's family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the very sad passing of Cliffy. A quiet & humble man, & loyal friend to us. Now back with Bev, he again will just be standing quietly in the background.
I remember all the fun times we had together with Bev &Cliff at Country Vic Basketball Events for over 30 years. The friendship Cliff had with Judi was special. (Of course all Cat's supporters stick together). As it was the case with Bev, Cliff you will be very sadly missed. R.I.P. Ash, Judi (dec), Meagan & Kate.November 22, 2022 12:36 pm
Condolences to Cliff's family. Reunited with Bev. Vale Cliff
November 22, 2022 12:35 pm
Deepest sympathies to Kerri, Min, Ally, Kaz and families. Cliff was a fun loving gentleman. Reunited with Bev.
Rox and PeterNovember 22, 2022 7:55 am
Sincere condolences to all of Cliff’s family. What beautiful memories you will have of your Dad, grandfather and brother. Such a gentleman!
Tim& Helen Gibson & familyNovember 21, 2022 9:48 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Kerri, Min , Ali , Karen and all your beautiful family of the passing of your beautiful Dad , Pa Granpa , he was such a loving and caring man who loved his Girls and grandchildren ... always had time for a chat and greeted you with his huge affectionest smile . Our thoughts are with all the Bauer Girls and your family . RIP Cliffy .
Love Glenn and Kathy BaudinetteNovember 21, 2022 9:35 pm
dear Hakk...or that is what i always knew u as....when i was younger, and even in latter years...you working with simon on jobs, and him helping you and vice versa.....one of our dearest neighbours, always someone u could call on...so happy though that you will finally be with Bev.....life was never the same without her......RIP ol friend...love from simon and myself...love to all family and friends
November 21, 2022 8:59 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Bauer family. Our hearts go out to you all at this sad time.
November 21, 2022 8:52 pm
Thinking of the Bauer family at this sad time, Cliff will be sadly missed. Jan
November 21, 2022 7:49 pm
So sad to hear that Cliff passed away.
Such a kind and gentle man who loved his Girls & Family very much.
Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Majella & Michael, Josh & Rachel, Gemma & Ben .November 21, 2022 7:38 pm
Deepest sympathy to Cliffs family. So sad to hear of his passing.
Thank you for the great times we shared out on our evening meals.
Happy heavenly birthday as you share it with Bev.💕🌸
Our love always.
Val & BarryNovember 21, 2022 7:03 pm
Our sincere sympathy to Kerri, Min, Ali, Karen and their families at this very sad time. Cliff was such a gentleman and his face lit up with a smile. Always time to chat and laugh. Thinking of you all and sending our ❤️
Brett, Shellie
Maddie, Reegan, Brodyn, Tamzyn and Cooper❤️November 21, 2022 6:44 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Cliff’s family. Cliff was a lovely gentleman who always had a smile on his face. Rest in Peace Cliff with dear Bev 🤍🤍
Marg & Russell Williamson & familyNovember 21, 2022 6:23 pm
Deepest sympathy to the family.
Cliff was so caring and kind to all he met.
May he rest peacefully with his love Bev.
Sincere thoughts to you all from Beryl Larson and family.November 21, 2022 6:16 pm
Deepest smpathy to the bauer family and Ros and family great memories
November 21, 2022 5:59 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time. Cliff was truly an amazing man who always had time for a chat.
💜💜💜 SueNovember 21, 2022 5:40 pm
To Alison Beaker & family also Kerri, Min, Karen,& dearest Lorna & Roslyn & their family’’s, I am very sad to learn of Cliff’s passing he was such a joy to help with electrical problems and such kind and happy man to have i my home. God bless you Cliff. (In the arms of darling Bev). Nola Garner & Family
November 21, 2022 4:10 pm
Such a kind gentle man always there for you
Sonia MiddletonNovember 21, 2022 3:50 pm
Such a great fella, always ready to have a joke and a bit of fun.
Our sincere sympathy to Kerri, Min, Ali, Karen and their families.
The Bevvy and Cliff team back together.
Thinking of you all.November 21, 2022 12:01 pm
Deepest sympathy to Kerri, Min, Ali, Kaz and families on the sad passing of your dad.😥
A lovely gentleman and Uncle gone to be with his beloved Bev.💕
Great memories of years gone by .
RIP Uncle Cliff
Donna and John and family 💕💕November 21, 2022 11:11 am
To Lorna, Ros and all Cliffs family. We are sad to hear of Cliffs passing. So many fond memories of Cororooke days and beyond. Love and sympathy to you all. Cliff was a good man. Vonda Carson
November 21, 2022 9:43 am
Our sincere sympathy to the BAUER FAMILY .
We will always remember our SPARKY as a good Mate.
RIP CLIFF .
Kevin & Margaret Swanson & Family .💐November 21, 2022 9:36 am
Cliff...remembering the laughs as we strolled down memory lane together and the many hours watching Netflix.
Goodbye dear friend. Barbara.November 21, 2022 8:31 am
We have shared a wonderful loving g caring journey Cliff,a special gentle man who we will truly miss so.
Dawn Bryan CassNovember 20, 2022 8:12 pm
Our sincere condolences to Cliffs Family and Partners also grandchildren
We remember the fun days growing up in CororookeNow Resting in Peace with Bev
❤️❤️Colleen Bernie (Dec )’Shannassy and FamilyNovember 20, 2022 7:06 pm
Dear Min, Bren, Jack, Molly, Minnie’s sisters and family our sincere sympathy. Thinking of you all with the loss of your dad and grandfather. A lovely kind man. Waddo Leo & Lily
November 20, 2022 7:04 pm