David Patrick Clyde

David Patrick Clyde of Cannon Beach, Oregon passed away on September 19th, 2024 at home surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter. After a relatively short battle with cancer, David was reunited with his father, David Evan (Pat) Clyde, and Verla Bess Gearheart who had previously passed.

Having been born on August 23rd, 1943 in Haver, Montana, David and his family lived in several areas of the Pacific Northwest before eventually settling in Toppenish, Washington. His family, now with younger brother Craig Clyde and younger sister Kathy Clyde (Gammon), lived on a cattle ranch. From driving cattle to bucking hay, and everything in between, David learned the value of work and commitment at his father's side. From his school teacher mother he learned the importance of education, personal values, and conduct. After graduating from Toppenish High School, David attended Washington State University where he majored in Agricultural Science and was a member of the ROTC. Upon completion of college, David had a short stretch in the Army before embarking on a two-year mission in Australia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. While on his mission, one piece of advice given to him by a mission president was to never go into banking because there was “no money to be made in banking.” But, upon his return to the States, David disregarded this advice and took a job at a branch of Seattle First in Yakima, Washington. Here, David found two loves that would chart his course for the rest of his life. First, he found his passion for putting loans together. He loved pouring over tax returns and financial statements to find that perfect balance that would mutually benefit his clients and the bank. Often he would refer to his work as his “puzzles” and there was always another puzzle to solve. The second love he found walked through the door wearing knee-high Go-Go boots. Sharon Rae Hart came in to make a deposit and David knew he had to meet her. They were married on December 23rd, 1974, and upon marrying Sharon, David became a father to her 5-year-old son, Eric Paul Chambers. The 3 of them lived in Yakima and welcomed another son, Patrick Andrew Clyde, a year later. Besides a new son, Sharon and David also met Michelle Brussman (Pederson), a sweet nine-year-old who over the years grew to be part of the family and was thought of as their oldest child. After a couple more years at Seattle First, David took a job at Central Valley Bank in his hometown of Toppenish and in 1979 his family was completed with the arrival of his daughter, Abigail Michelle Clyde. In 1984, David’s life took a sharp turn when he accepted an offer at the Bank of Baker in Baker, Montana. Turning the Bank of Baker into a profitable entity proved to be one of the greatest puzzles David ever solved, but selling Sharon on Montana proved to have no solution. In 1987 a summer home was purchased in Cannon Beach, Oregon, and in 1988 it was decided that Cannon Beach would become the full-time home of the Clydes. David accepted an offer at the Seaside branch of the Bank of Astoria and over the years his desk moved from one bank to another in the Seaside area. In 1996 Lisa McCormack became his assistant and he would never accept a job offer from another bank if Lisa wasn’t part of the deal. Over the years, David served his community as a member of the Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation Board and the Seaside Rotary Club which included a stint as Club president. David was also a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he held many positions including Branch President in Baker and had several turns as a Gospel Doctrine instructor. All in all, David liked to keep things simple. A perfectly mowed lawn, freshly washed cars, and any activity or event involving his grandkids brought joy to his heart. His patience was unmatched and his willingness to help never left someone wanting. David was the rock upon which many lives were built and he will be greatly missed.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Bess Clyde, his father David Evan Clyde, and his son Eric Chambers. He is survived by his wife Sharon Clyde, brother Craig Clyde, sister, Kathy Gammon, daughter Abby Clyde, son Patrick Clyde, daughter-in-law Amber Clyde, five grandkids Casey and Laura Chambers, Parker Clyde, Ella Clyde, and Phebe Clyde, four great-granddaughters, Paislee, Cambry, Johanna, and Liesel Chambers, as well as Michelle, Erik, Kristjon, Hannah, and Brendan Pederson. True to form, David wanted to keep life simple and requested no service be held in his honor. The family has chosen to observe his request.