Clint Clifford Ivines

Clint was born in Miami on May 14, 1962, the youngest son of Jim and Jackie Ivines.
He is survived by his father, Jim, his sister, Charlene, his brothers JD and Tom, nephews Jake, Ronnie,
Adam,Tom, Ryan, Judd and Kieth, great niece, Jessalyn, and his partner Stormy.

Everyone that met Clint or had the good fortune to call him a friend knows what a truly kind soul he was. He had an easy, welcoming presence and a wicked wit that would keep you in stitches. He was always ready to lend a hand and offer support. Clint embodied the essence of live and let live; he loved his friends and family and his fellow man unconditionally. As was his nature, he always gave a warm and inviting vibe.

One of Clint's all time favorite pastimes was music. Around the age of 12 he got his first guitar. Throughout his teen years he played a 12 string rhythm guitar with a neighborhood band. He was a human library of late 70's and 80's rock. He knew all the artists and all the words to every song.

Clint's talent and intellect were evident during his school years. He was an A student and his tenacity for technical and mechanical engineering developed. He also received the Gold Presidential Fitness Award exemplifying his all around aptitude.

His first job after high school, Clint was selected from a pool of over 40 applicants to land the position of lawn mower mechanic at Sears. Later he moved to California, where again he was the top applicant for a position with Pacific Bell installing and repairing phone systems.

While living in California, Clint's mother unexpectedly passed away. He moved back to Florida to be closer to his family. He took up his father's occupation as a farrier. This complemented Clint's love of animals. He had cats, dogs and horses of his own. He would pick up and save every stray if he could.
Clint's roots ran deep; had a strong love for his family and he cherished each one. He loved spending all the holidays together, and he talked or visited almost daily.

From an early age Clint was a avid motorcycle enthusiast. From mini bikes to dirt bikes to Harley Davidsons, he always owned a bike. In the mid 90's he got his first Harley. It was a project bike, a “basket case”, a 1949 Panhead Chopper. He loved day trips with his friends, going to Bike Week, Bike Fest and Biketoberfest. He rode his bike almost every day right to the end.

Clint cultivated a large circle of true friends. Whether he arrived at a party or the auto parts store, people truly lit up with happiness to se him. He had strong morals and strong convictions while embracing all people. He lived his life on his own terms, a bit of a rebel, and that was part of the attraction. He was the essence of a free spirit. Clint was a strapping guy with a kind and gentle heart. He lived simply and lived life to the fullest every day. That was practically his motto. He touched so many people with his warm spirit and clever humor. He will be terribly missed, and we hope that each of us can absorb some of Clint's spirit, carry it with us, and live by it.