Lucius "Ross" Clement

Dec 6, 1945 -

Dec 26, 2025

Lucius "Ross" Clement passed away on Dec. 26, 2025.

He was a pilot.

Ross was born in Water Town, N.Y., on Dec. 6, 1945.

He and his mother "Betty" moved to Alaska in 1958, and Ross was a 1964 graduate of West Anchorage High School.

His "First Flight" was Sept. 3, 1965, and he never stopped flying!

Ross served as a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army and Guard as a pilot for 37 years, flying Hueys in Vietnam, King Airs in Panama and the Twin Otter all over Alaska.

He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol for over 50 years.

Over the years he was a pilot for a number of operators, both fixed wing and helicopters, all while he flew his beloved 737-200 for Wien, Alaska Airlines and Shared Services.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca Clement; mother, Virginia "Betty" Thielsen of Anchorage, Alaska; father, CSM Robert Clement of Tacoma; and brother, Greg Clement of Tacoma.

Ross is survived by his son, Luke Clement with wife Dezi and children Story, Lillamor and Lucian; son, Ashley Clement with wife Sophia and daughters Elke, Anya and Pia; nieces and nephews and their families; brothers, Pete, Rob and Steve; and sister, Sue.

A celebration of life will be held on May 2, 2026, from 5-9 p.m., at the Alaska Aviation Museum at Lake Hood.

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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the youth programs of the Anchorage Ski Club or the Civil Air Patrol.