Clifton Clemens to celebrate 100th birthday

Clifton Clemens, one of Sisters’ most influential and most-honored citizens, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Saturday, March 4.

Friends and family will gather at 1 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Sisters to mark the milestone.

Clemens’ actual birthday is March 6. He will mark that date with a celebration at Bend Villa Court where he currently resides.

Clemens moved to Sisters from California in 1973, where he purchased and operated the Sisters Airport. He was the charter president of the Kiwanis Club of Sisters, served 13 years on the Sisters School Board and was a planning commission member.

On the school board, Clemens was a tireless advocate of vocational training for students.

Clemens built and donated the steeple at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, where he is an active member.

The City of Sisters dedicated Cliff Clemens Park to him. The park will be developed at the north end of Sisters.