Clifford Genaw

Clifford J. Genaw, 79, of Barryton, Michigan, passed away with his wife and family right by his side on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was lovingly known as "Kippy" by his friends and family. The son of Wilford Fred & Lena E. (Bellemore) Genaw, he was born on April 7, 1944 in Taylor, Michigan. On January 22, 1971 in River Rouge, Michigan he married Maria (Mary) Alvarado. They shared a small, intimate ceremony that foreshadowed the future of their intimate marriage and truly showed how they cared for one another. Kippy dedicated himself to trucking and retired in 1986 from River Rouge Transportation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He dedicated himself to making memories with his grandchildren, in hopes that they would carry them and remember him fondly. He made sure to hold a special individual bond with each of his grandchildren. In particular, with one of his grandsons, Aidan, they happened to share a surgery scar in the same spot. Kippy also had a passion for raising and showcasing coon dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Frank, Donald, & Dave; his sisters, Elline, Nina, & Mary; 2 grandchildren, Lula & Mike; 2 great-grandchildren, Allysian & Lylliona; and two nephews. Surviving are his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary E. Genaw of Barryton; their 4 children, Tina (Jesse) Smith, Pidge (Andrea) Alvarado, Kippy (Angie) Genaw, & Fred (Tammy) Genaw ; his children from his first marriage, Donald Genaw & Kimberly Genaw; his beloved grandchildren, Larry, Mary, Renay, & Ashley, Angie, (Aidan & Alayna), Dylon, Cody, Dakota, & Gracey, April, Tylor, & Destiny; His sister, Connie (Bill) Prevo; and many extended grandchildren and great grandchildren. Please join the family at his celebration of life on December 2, 2023 from 1:00- 5:00 PM at Wheatland Township Hall, 201 S. Sheridan Ave, Remus, Michigan, 49240. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Kippy's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clifford Genaw, please visit our flower store.