WISENOR, Clyde R. Clyde was born December 31, 1940 at his grandmother Wisenor's home in Grangeville, Idaho to Wesley Wisenor and Mabel Marks Wisenor. Clyde lost his battle with Myeloid Leukemia on March 15, 2015, due to a staph infection. Clyde lived at a sheep ranch on the Snake River in Oregon with his parents until he was seven years old. The family moved to Joseph, OR where they lived for four years. Then they moved to Whitebird, Idaho for three more years before moving to Grangeville, ID. Clyde graduated from Grangeville High School in 1959. After graduation he went to Denver, CO to attend the National Electronics Institute for his electrician's degree. While in Denver he married Kathy Pfeffer, his high school sweetheart. They had two sons, Ken and Kevin. They moved back to Grangeville where Clyde worked as an electrician until 1965 when they moved Spokane, WA. He worked as a meat cutter until 1969 when he was hired by the Spokane Valley Fire Department, where he worked until he retired as a Division Chief. Clyde and Kathy divorced and he married Coleen Miller Thies in 1978. They lived in Spokane Valley the remainder of his life. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and mostly spending time with family. He is survived by his wife Coleen; sons Ken(Tina) and Kevin (Carrie) Wisenor; stepchildren Ron (Sherri) Thies, Henry (Julene) McGuire and Terry (Darla) Kopczynski all of Spokane, WA; brothers Roy (Alice) Wisenor of Lewiston, ID and Bill (Millie) Wisenor of Whitebird, ID; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Dr. Njuguna and his staff at Cancer Care NW for all of their care and compassion. They were a blessing in Clyde's life. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Spokane Valley Fire Department Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 1364, Spokane Valley, WA 99037 or Cancer Care Northwest, 1204 N. Vercler Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99216. A memorial celebration will be held at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA on Friday, March 27th at 2:00pm.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Mar. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Clyde WISENOR

14 Entries

Me and My Papa Clyde

Crystal Stavenjord

March 29, 2015

My Papa Clyde
My name is Crystal and I am Clyde's oldest grandchild. I wanted share a few words about my Papa Clyde with you from my perspective.
You know the old saying, Jack of all trades, Master of none. My Papa Clyde proved that saying false. He mastered many things in his life from Butcher to Concrete Pourer, Electrician, Fire Fighter, Arson Investigator and Fire Chief. He helped on farms, helped build houses, managed condo buildings, had a passion for golf and loved to fish. In everything he did, he had a determination to do it to the best of his abilities, and took the time to do it right with an incredible work ethic that is sometimes hard to come by these days. I know that there are many more things that he did and accomplished in his life that I have never even heard about due to the fact that he liked to tell the same stories over and over which was just fine with me because he was also a wonderful story teller. He had a heart for serving others and liked to help wherever he could. I can't tell you how many times he blessed my family with the use of his knowledge and skills combined with his desire to be of help.
More important than all of this, though, is the way he cared for his family and friends. He was a wonderful son, father, husband, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather, he sure did love those grandbabies. He was stubborn, for sure, and loved to tease and joke, but he loved his family with his whole heart and cared for his friends deeply. My Papa Clyde was an amazing man and I am so grateful for the time I had with him even though I wish it had been much longer. But as he said, the good Lord had a tee time for him in heaven and 3 of his buddies were waiting.
Papa Clyde, I love you and will miss you always and think of you often as try to live a life that would make you proud to call me your granddaughter.

Craig James

March 27, 2015

Clyde was a few years ahead of me at Grangeville High School, but I knew who he was, and I knew his brother Bill well. I got to know Clyde later in life when our paths again crossed in Spokane as part of the Over the Hill golf gang. I always enjoyed chatting with him. He leaves behind an impressive resume' of accomplishments. - Craig James

Kevin/Rose Miller

March 25, 2015

Clyde and I were firefighters together for his last 12 years on the job. He was a driver on Engine 5 when I was hired. Clyde was great guy in and out of the station. He could make that pumper dance at fire scenes and it was great knowing if you were in a fire that with Clyde at the panel he would keep the water coming to you. He was an expert practical joker and a lot of fun to be around. When my family would come to the station, the kids loved Clyde as he would make fun of me and kids thought that was great. He was the first Fire Marshal to hold the certifications and police commission that are required for the position today. I was proud to hold that position when I retired as well. God speed sir - you will be missed.

Kevin and Rose Miller

Shirley Heartburg

March 23, 2015

Clyde & his family were our neighbors when he was in high school in Grangeville. After he was married, Clyde & my husband, Jack, worked on Jaycee committees together. He was a good friend. Prayers to the family.

March 22, 2015

Clyde, and I worked the Valley Fire Santa Claus program years ago. One week, Clyde filled in for the regular Santa. He was like the energizer bunny Santa. Couldn't keep up with him. Wonderful smiling man.

Ron Dashiell.

March 20, 2015

Clyde was one of the best men I knew. He always had a great hello and smile for
everyone . He will be remembered by all his friends.
Our prayers are going out to his family .

Daryl & Judy Turner Grangeville Id.

LaDena and Duane Davidson

March 19, 2015

I was 20 yrs old when I met Clyde and I wasn't real sure I wanted my Aunt dating a guy with a Camaro and a Jet boat. But as I got to know him I decided he was an OK guy. He taught my girl's naughty thing's like blowing in ash tray's. He was a tease, always was giving us a bad time. Yes Clyde you will be missed. Most of all I would want you to know how thankful I am to you for taking care of my Aunt. For giving her an amazing and beautiful life full of love. For that I will hold you in my heart forever. To his family and friends our deepest sympathies, may you find peace and healing in time and the love you have for each other.

LaShara Davis

March 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of need. Clyde Will be greatly missed.
Love,
Elton, LaShara, Trevor and Dakota

Mike Fisher

March 19, 2015

Clyde and I killed our first deer together, didn't get home until midnight, had the whole town looking for us. I know one thing for sure, he'll have them laughing in heaven.

March 19, 2015

Clyde and I killed our first deer together, didn't make it home till midnight , had the whole town looking for us. I know one thing for sure, he'll have them laughing in heaven.

Mike Fisher

John Earp

March 19, 2015

Clyde and I had some remarkable adventures in school and after. He always had a smile for me. I will miss him so very much. Georgia and my prays are with Coleen and all of Clyde's family.

Gary and Kyong Adkison

March 19, 2015

Clyde, we weren't real close buddies in HS but over the years you won my respect and friendship. You have left a void that no one will be able to fill. God bless and keep you and I'll look forward to seeing you again because we know He will be holding you close.

March 18, 2015

Wonderful man, wonderful life. I was privileged to have you as a mentor and friend - you will be missed. Kathy & Richard Small

Jim and Pamela Hill

March 18, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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