1925
Clyde
2012
Clyde Cerniway
November 8, 1925 — May 18, 2012
Memorial Services for Clyde John Cerniway 86, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on June 8, 2012-11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Grants, New Mexico. Burial will be held in Silverton, Colorado.
Clyde was born Nov. 8, 1925, to Frank and Clara Cerniway in Durango, Colo. He was the youngest son.
He passed away peacefully on May 18, 2012, at his home in Grants after a long illness.
Clyde spent his childhood in Ignacio and Silverton, Colo. As a child he was always busy. As a teenager, he began working in the San Juan Mountains for Western Colorado Power Company as a meter reader.
Clyde proudly served in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a non-commissioned U.S. Army officer.
He later became an electrician. His career was made in the mining industry. Clyde was part of the "Big Job" in San Mateo, N.M.
Clyde loved his family and the outdoors. Mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, gardening, "rock hounding" and the companionship of a beloved dog were the passions of his life. He loved to work with his hands, and the engineering of a clever solution to everyday problems served him for his lifetime at home and at work.
His fascination with machinery and processes gave life to his work. After retiring, he found his true calling as a master handyman. If it was broken, Clyde could fix it.
He was a tireless volunteer with the Grants Beautification Committee, and he was recognized by New Mexico's "MainStreet" Project for his work.
As a member of the Presbyterian Church, he worked with an outreach mission and the Prewitt Assembly of God Church, known as the Noah's Ark Bus project.
Clyde lived what he believed. He led by example, even in the last moments of life.
As a man of character, he will be missed.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 61 years, Karen; daughters: Ivona McCrary and husband, Roy; Marian Davies and husband, Scott; Claire Miazza and husband; son Michael Cerniway and wife, Marie; four grandchildren: Erin Davies, James Miazza, Abby Davies, and Michael Miazza; nephews: Leon Cerniway and Frank Cerniway, and many friends. ?
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Charles, Clarence and Calvin Cerniway.
The family thanks all of those who have reached out during this time.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Grants, Building Fund, 400 Nimitz Dr.,Grants, N.M. 87020.
Clyde was born Nov. 8, 1925, to Frank and Clara Cerniway in Durango, Colo. He was the youngest son.
He passed away peacefully on May 18, 2012, at his home in Grants after a long illness.
Clyde spent his childhood in Ignacio and Silverton, Colo. As a child he was always busy. As a teenager, he began working in the San Juan Mountains for Western Colorado Power Company as a meter reader.
Clyde proudly served in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a non-commissioned U.S. Army officer.
He later became an electrician. His career was made in the mining industry. Clyde was part of the "Big Job" in San Mateo, N.M.
Clyde loved his family and the outdoors. Mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, gardening, "rock hounding" and the companionship of a beloved dog were the passions of his life. He loved to work with his hands, and the engineering of a clever solution to everyday problems served him for his lifetime at home and at work.
His fascination with machinery and processes gave life to his work. After retiring, he found his true calling as a master handyman. If it was broken, Clyde could fix it.
He was a tireless volunteer with the Grants Beautification Committee, and he was recognized by New Mexico's "MainStreet" Project for his work.
As a member of the Presbyterian Church, he worked with an outreach mission and the Prewitt Assembly of God Church, known as the Noah's Ark Bus project.
Clyde lived what he believed. He led by example, even in the last moments of life.
As a man of character, he will be missed.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 61 years, Karen; daughters: Ivona McCrary and husband, Roy; Marian Davies and husband, Scott; Claire Miazza and husband; son Michael Cerniway and wife, Marie; four grandchildren: Erin Davies, James Miazza, Abby Davies, and Michael Miazza; nephews: Leon Cerniway and Frank Cerniway, and many friends. ?
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Charles, Clarence and Calvin Cerniway.
The family thanks all of those who have reached out during this time.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Grants, Building Fund, 400 Nimitz Dr.,Grants, N.M. 87020.
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