TRAVERSE CITY - Albert Boyd Radcliffe, 92,of Traverse City, passed away on January 13, 2016. Albert was born on November 1, 1923, son of the late Lavina (Milbert) and John Radcliffe. He married the love of his life, Berneice Snyder on November 4, 1950. During their 65 years of wedded bliss, they enjoyed traveling across the United States, dancing at The Gathering Place in Honor, and other activities. Together they had three children, Susan, Connie, and Richard, which were their pride and joy.

Albert attended local schools, one-room Potter Road School and Central High School. He honorably served his country for four years in the United States Army in WWII, as a medical aide with the European Theater. Prior to his enlistment in the Army, he worked in the shipyards in Bay City, Michigan, as a welder. Upon returning from the war, 37 of his employment years were as a terminal branch manager with three separate oil companies.

Albert is survived by his wife, Berneice Radcliffe of Traverse City; daughter, Susan (Robert) Struble, grandson, Bryce (Heather) Struble, great-grandchildren, Lexi, Lainey; daughter, Connie Walter, granddaughter, Christie Bullard (Justin Lardie), great-grandchildren, Trystaun, Corbaun, Jasmaun; granddaughter, Beth (Bob) Bachant, great-grandchildren, Jayla, Delilah, Mila, Brennen; granddaughter, Jamie (Jason) Wilson, great-grandchildren, Atreya, Paxton; granddaughter, Stacie (Nate) Micham, great-grandchildren, Mariah, Daegan, Graesan; son, Richard Radcliffe; brother, Wayne (Barb) Radcliffe; sister-in-law, Wilma Radcliffe.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Lavina and John Radcliffe, brothers, John Radcliffe, Arnold (Gladys) Radcliffe, Gerald (Joy) Radcliffe; sister, Frieda.

A memorial service for Albert will occur in late spring.

The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.