Clifford Wasem

Clifford Wasem "was born in Clarkston, Washington, in 1928 and has resided there ever since. He graduated from Washington State College with a degree in pharmacy and joined his father in the family-owned pharmacy. Cliff became the pharmacy’s sole proprietor in 1965. Under his energetic leadership, the business has diversified and now provides a wide variety of products and services.

"Cliff served as his county’s Republican chairman for 15 years and as an elected state representative during the 1960s. He has faithfully led a JBS chapter for over 35 years.

"An enthusiastic promoter of the Society’s programs, Cliff is known by every customer and friend as a man who stands up for his beliefs. Consequently, many in his community have rallied around his leadership.

"Cliff has expended some of his boundless energy as treasurer of the local hospital, as an elected member of the city council, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Washington State Pharmaceutical Association. He accepted appointment to the JBS Council in 1999. Cliff credits his wife, Dorothy, for making his widespread activities possible."