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Clyde David Wilburn, 93, passed away in Plains, Montana, on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held in the Heron Cemetery at 1 p.m. MDT on Thursday, September 16, 2021, with Pastor Charlie Denson officiating.

Clyde was born in Elmgrove, West Virginia, on September 21, 1927, and attended local schools. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Following his military service, he moved to Medina, Ohio, and then to southern California, living in the Simi Valley area for many years. He had also lived and worked in Oregon and Nevada, moving to Thompson Falls, Montana, in 2004. He worked as a carpenter and followed construction jobs.

He enjoyed boating and water skiing. He had also built his own boats and raced them in California.

Clyde is survived by his daughter, Nance Deprez, in Heron; grandchildren Theresa, Michael, Michelle, Melissa, John, Ryan and Tyler; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David, and his brother.

Family and friends are invited to sign Clyde’s online guestbook at coffeltfuneral.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.