Clifford Leonard Malone
September 6, 1926 ~ November 15, 2007
Malone, Clifford Leonard, born September 6, 1926, died Thursday, November 15, 2007. Vigil 6:00 P.M., Sunday with Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M., Monday, both at Church of the Magdalen. Cliff was born on a farm near Chase, Kansas, the youngest of six children of Frank and Clara Malone. Cliff served in the Navy in World War II, then attended the University of Kansas on the GI Bill, graduating with a law degree in 1952. He married Eleanor Brown of Kansas City, Missouri in 1950, and they moved to Wichita in 1953, where he practiced law with the firm that became Adams, Jones, Robinson and Malone. He received the Kansas Bar Associations “Equal Access to Justice” award in 1998 for his pro bono legal service to the Wichita community. A lifelong Catholic, Cliff was an active parishioner at the Church of the Magdalen for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, his children, Patrick (Vicki) of Chevy Chase, MD, Timothy (Martha) of Reston, VA, Kevin (Teresa) of Atlanta, GA, Diane Moser (Al) of Overland Park, KS, Barry (Alesia) of Plano, TX, Shawn of Shawnee, KS and Daniel (Beth) of Seattle, WA; 19 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Marguerite Doran of Duluth, MN; brother, Jack of Thousand Oaks, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Francis, Edward and Douglas. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Church of the Magdalen (for proposed stain glass windows), 12626 E. 21st, Wichita, KS, 67206 and Autism Speaks, 2 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Dear Eleanor and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If I’am remembering correctly, Cliff was mt God father. I am Kathy (Froggatte) Klemanovic. I have wonderful memories of Crowley Street and riding tricycles up and down the sidewalk. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Hello Eleanor, I saw Clifford’s obit in the paper. Please accept my sympathy. You were married to a very nice and smart guy. Have felt an identity and closeness in some far off way to you and your family. Diana babysat for my children. Jim painted our Morningside house. You lived down the street. We went to the same church. Clifford came for sessions a few times. I am sure you will miss him. Give my love and sympathy to your children as well. I know there is time between us, but if there is anything I can do for you, please call.
Dear Eleanor, Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. My dad (Wes Brown) introduced me to Cliff because of my interest in the helium case. Cliff was so generous with his time, telling me about the case and letting me use the law library. He was so proud of you, his children, and grandchildren and told me about all of you with great delight. It was also a pleasure for me to have dinner with you both last year at my dad’s residence. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about Clifford. I have many great memories of your family. We all felt that we were welcomed into the Malone clan (when Mom and Francis got married) with open arms and open hearts! I wish we could make it to the funeral but we are unable to. Your family will be in our prayers though, and lots of wonderful memories of Clifford.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Cliff. I have known him for many years and always appreciated his services and friendship.
Oh, Eleanor. I am so saddened to learn of your sudden loss. I talked to Nancy this morning and asked her to give you an extra hug when she sees you.
Dear Eleanor and Family, I’ve sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Bobbie Yandell A Camp Fire Friend
Fair winds and following seas sailor. “Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmate’s going Ashore…” Thank you Clifford for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy, WWII.