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Clyde Farwell Obituary
He was born on June 9, 1936, in Hunstville, the son of Scott and Gladys (McGinnis) Farwell. Clyde was raised and educated in Huntsville and Augusta and graduated from Augusta High School in 1954. He served in the United States Air Force for four years in England. Clyde later earned his bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and his master's degree from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri.
He married Betty Beth Van Fleet on Dec. 30, 1958, in Colchester; she survives.
Clyde dedicated his entire career working in education; he taught, coached and was an administrator, and he touched the lives of many young people. He helped establish Gibbi's Hamburgers in Monmouth for all to enjoy.
Clyde was an avid golfer and enjoyed his time with the Monmouth High School Golf Society. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals. Most of all, Clyde loved to spend time with his wife Beth, their children, and especially their grandchildren. Clyde and Beth enjoyed traveling around watching all their grandchildren's activities and sporting events.
Surviving Clyde are his wife, Betty Beth Farwell of Monmouth; three children, Michelle (Glen) Reyburn of Monmouth, Tracy (Eric) Achepohl of Elmhurst and Kassie (Chris) Wollbrink of Monmouth; his grandchildren, Nicole (Tim) Hammond, Scott Haase, Erica Achepohl, Grace Achepohl, Elliott Achepohl, Michael Achepohl, Cody (Michelle) Crouse, Braeden (Trisha) Wollbrink and Jensen Wollbrink; one great-granddaughter, Sydney Hammond; one sister-in-law, Lee Farwell of Macomb; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ward Farwell and Joyce (Mary) Farwell; one sister, Ina Corrine Farwell; and one grandson, Marc Achepohl.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials can be made to the Monmouth-Roseville Education Foundation or the FGA at Gibson Woods. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all attendees are required to wear a mask and social distance. For more information, please visit www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.
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bill lennedy
November 10, 2020
clyde and i lived in colchester at the sAME TIME MANY YEARS AGO. he was a very good man. he will be missed by all. bill kennedy
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