Obituary of Clyde Penwell III

Clyde Winfred Penwell III passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 in his hometown ofGreat Falls, MT. Clyde was born on March 22, 1938 in Great Falls, MT to Clyde Winfred Penwell Jr andErma Ellen Wells. He attended school here for most of his life before enlisting into theUnited States Army on September 6, 1955. He served his country for a few years beforebeing honorably discharged on September 22, 1958. Clyde relocated back to Great Falls,MT where he met his former wife, Gale Francis Combs. They shared their vows on February14,1963. Over the next few years, their little family grew substantially. Together, Clyde andGale had six children, with whom they shared their fondest memories. They movedbetween Great Falls and Vaughn where they raised their kids. He supported his familyworking at the Smelter for many years, and later worked as a farm hand. They were togetherfor 24 years before their separation in 1987. After many years of hard work, Clyde retired tohis home in Cascade, MT. Clyde was known by many as a rugged and wildly intelligent mechanical man. He wouldoften be outside elbow deep in a new project car he was working on, tinkering with its innermechanics. Clyde spent years polishing his survival skills. He knew what berries to eat inthe woods, what leaves were poisonous, and virtually anything about the wildlifethat surrounded him. Clyde was proud of the independence that living away from the restof society had granted him. He’d lived off the grid for several years in his Cascade home,only leaving to attend his Sunday church services. Clyde had been a member of the Churchof Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since he was a young boy and kept his faith throughouthis life. Clyde is survived by his sons, Clyde Penwell IV, Richard Penwell, Steven Penwell,and Thomas Penwell; his daughters, Tammie Penwell Inkum and Karen Tuss; his brothers,Fred Penwell, Frank Penwell, and Kenneth Penwell; as well as his 11 grandchildren and 12great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Winfred Penwell Jr and Erma EllenWells; his former spouse, Gale Francis Combs; his brother, Ronald Penwell; and hisgrandson, Johnathan Penwell. A Funeral Service will be held for Clyde on the 26th, August, 2024 at the LDS Church inCascade, MT at 10AM. Graveside Service with military honors performed by the UnitedStates Army Honor Guard present directly following the Funeral Service @ 2:30PM.

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