Clyde Passmore died at his home one day before his 87th birthday. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of East Idaho. He was born to Charles Passmore and Harriet Roszell at their residence. He maintained a strong tie to his boyhood home by attending most of his class reunions. He was keynote speaker in 2001 for his Belleville High School Class of 1936 reunion. He and his wife traveled to Kansas almost every year to visit family, friends, and do genealogy work at local libraries, museums, and graveyards. He had a strong love for his country and passed this patriotism on to his children and grandchildren. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He retired as a USAF Master Sergeant in 1978
In 1942, while stationed at Pendleton, OR, he married Dorothy Bocook. Their love for each other was an inspiration to all who knew them and blossomed into lifelong companionship nurturing and caring for each other and for those they loved. They were devoted to each other for 62 years and beyond. After World War II they settled in Pocatello for a short time. In 1954, they moved to Idaho Falls where they raised their family and were charter members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Clyde was a very compassionate man, ready and willing to help anyone in need. On one occasion on a return trip from Hill Air Force base, he came upon a car accident. Hearing a weak cry, he found the injured couple's infant, comforted and carried the baby to the hospital. His rescue missions included going out in the middle of the night to fix flat tires and picking up children and grandchildren whenever needed. This pattern of courage was repeated throughout his life. His family knew he was always there for them. He was well known for his integrity. As a salesman at
Ahlstrom's Furniture, his customers knew that any question they asked would be answered honestly. He knew what other stores sold, and if he could not get a product for a customer he would refer them to a place that could fulfill their needs.
He inherited a natural ability from his mother to coordinate colors, which talent led to a career as a furnishing counselor and interior designer at Ahlstrom's Furniture, where he retired in 1988. His love for gardening was obvious; he always shared the produce from his garden and many fruit trees with everyone he knew. He was well known by the neighborhood children for his friendliness and generosity, and they fondly called him the "Apple Man." Clyde was known for his curious mind, contributing numerous articles to challenge the community's mindset. One of his favorite contributions was the "You Asked For It" column in the Idaho Falls Post Register.
His love of learning included archeology, community history, and visiting sites of historical interest. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, genealogy, car racing, metal detecting, gardening, and traveling with his lifetime companion. His greatest joy was his family. He delighted in his grandchildren and loved to share his knowledge with them. He stayed very busy keeping up with all their activities and events. He shared his love of music gained from his childhood piano lessons, by playing the guitar and banjo, but he loved his harmonica and enjoyed playing it for his grandchildren.
He was survived by his wife, four children: Anne (Larry) Flood, of Tulare, CA, and children Donise, Julie, Joel, Aaron, Lora, David, Kathleen, Matthew, and Amy; Sheila (Richard) Woods of Ogden, UT, and daughters Deedra, and Macy; Garret (Wynette) Passmore, of Rigby, and children Brianne, Jacob, Denham, Dillan and Emmalee; and Brian (Brenda) Passmore of Idaho Falls, and children Breann, Karianne, Emily, Kristopher,
Benjamin, Kolton, and Kennedy; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, Charles Gabriel Passmore and Harriet "Hattie" Roszell Passmore; brother Charles Dee Passmore; sister Miriam Nan McCracken; and grandson Adam Joseph Flood. Funeral Services held Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home. Military honors by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard at Ammon Cemetery.
In 1942, while stationed at Pendleton, OR, he married Dorothy Bocook. Their love for each other was an inspiration to all who knew them and blossomed into lifelong companionship nurturing and caring for each other and for those they loved. They were devoted to each other for 62 years and beyond. After World War II they settled in Pocatello for a short time. In 1954, they moved to Idaho Falls where they raised their family and were charter members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Clyde was a very compassionate man, ready and willing to help anyone in need. On one occasion on a return trip from Hill Air Force base, he came upon a car accident. Hearing a weak cry, he found the injured couple's infant, comforted and carried the baby to the hospital. His rescue missions included going out in the middle of the night to fix flat tires and picking up children and grandchildren whenever needed. This pattern of courage was repeated throughout his life. His family knew he was always there for them. He was well known for his integrity. As a salesman at
Ahlstrom's Furniture, his customers knew that any question they asked would be answered honestly. He knew what other stores sold, and if he could not get a product for a customer he would refer them to a place that could fulfill their needs.
He inherited a natural ability from his mother to coordinate colors, which talent led to a career as a furnishing counselor and interior designer at Ahlstrom's Furniture, where he retired in 1988. His love for gardening was obvious; he always shared the produce from his garden and many fruit trees with everyone he knew. He was well known by the neighborhood children for his friendliness and generosity, and they fondly called him the "Apple Man." Clyde was known for his curious mind, contributing numerous articles to challenge the community's mindset. One of his favorite contributions was the "You Asked For It" column in the Idaho Falls Post Register.
His love of learning included archeology, community history, and visiting sites of historical interest. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, genealogy, car racing, metal detecting, gardening, and traveling with his lifetime companion. His greatest joy was his family. He delighted in his grandchildren and loved to share his knowledge with them. He stayed very busy keeping up with all their activities and events. He shared his love of music gained from his childhood piano lessons, by playing the guitar and banjo, but he loved his harmonica and enjoyed playing it for his grandchildren.
He was survived by his wife, four children: Anne (Larry) Flood, of Tulare, CA, and children Donise, Julie, Joel, Aaron, Lora, David, Kathleen, Matthew, and Amy; Sheila (Richard) Woods of Ogden, UT, and daughters Deedra, and Macy; Garret (Wynette) Passmore, of Rigby, and children Brianne, Jacob, Denham, Dillan and Emmalee; and Brian (Brenda) Passmore of Idaho Falls, and children Breann, Karianne, Emily, Kristopher,
Benjamin, Kolton, and Kennedy; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, Charles Gabriel Passmore and Harriet "Hattie" Roszell Passmore; brother Charles Dee Passmore; sister Miriam Nan McCracken; and grandson Adam Joseph Flood. Funeral Services held Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home. Military honors by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard at Ammon Cemetery.
Clyde Passmore died at his home one day before his 87th birthday. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of East Idaho. He was born to Charles Passmore and Harriet Roszell at their residence. He maintained a strong tie to his boyhood home by attending most of his class reunions. He was keynote speaker in 2001 for his Belleville High School Class of 1936 reunion. He and his wife traveled to Kansas almost every year to visit family, friends, and do genealogy work at local libraries, museums, and graveyards. He had a strong love for his country and passed this patriotism on to his children and grandchildren. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He retired as a USAF Master Sergeant in 1978
In 1942, while stationed at Pendleton, OR, he married Dorothy Bocook. Their love for each other was an inspiration to all who knew them and blossomed into lifelong companionship nurturing and caring for each other and for those they loved. They were devoted to each other for 62 years and beyond. After World War II they settled in Pocatello for a short time. In 1954, they moved to Idaho Falls where they raised their family and were charter members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Clyde was a very compassionate man, ready and willing to help anyone in need. On one occasion on a return trip from Hill Air Force base, he came upon a car accident. Hearing a weak cry, he found the injured couple's infant, comforted and carried the baby to the hospital. His rescue missions included going out in the middle of the night to fix flat tires and picking up children and grandchildren whenever needed. This pattern of courage was repeated throughout his life. His family knew he was always there for them. He was well known for his integrity. As a salesman at
Ahlstrom's Furniture, his customers knew that any question they asked would be answered honestly. He knew what other stores sold, and if he could not get a product for a customer he would refer them to a place that could fulfill their needs.
He inherited a natural ability from his mother to coordinate colors, which talent led to a career as a furnishing counselor and interior designer at Ahlstrom's Furniture, where he retired in 1988. His love for gardening was obvious; he always shared the produce from his garden and many fruit trees with everyone he knew. He was well known by the neighborhood children for his friendliness and generosity, and they fondly called him the "Apple Man." Clyde was known for his curious mind, contributing numerous articles to challenge the community's mindset. One of his favorite contributions was the "You Asked For It" column in the Idaho Falls Post Register.
His love of learning included archeology, community history, and visiting sites of historical interest. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, genealogy, car racing, metal detecting, gardening, and traveling with his lifetime companion. His greatest joy was his family. He delighted in his grandchildren and loved to share his knowledge with them. He stayed very busy keeping up with all their activities and events. He shared his love of music gained from his childhood piano lessons, by playing the guitar and banjo, but he loved his harmonica and enjoyed playing it for his grandchildren.
He was survived by his wife, four children: Anne (Larry) Flood, of Tulare, CA, and children Donise, Julie, Joel, Aaron, Lora, David, Kathleen, Matthew, and Amy; Sheila (Richard) Woods of Ogden, UT, and daughters Deedra, and Macy; Garret (Wynette) Passmore, of Rigby, and children Brianne, Jacob, Denham, Dillan and Emmalee; and Brian (Brenda) Passmore of Idaho Falls, and children Breann, Karianne, Emily, Kristopher,
Benjamin, Kolton, and Kennedy; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, Charles Gabriel Passmore and Harriet "Hattie" Roszell Passmore; brother Charles Dee Passmore; sister Miriam Nan McCracken; and grandson Adam Joseph Flood. Funeral Services held Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home. Military honors by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard at Ammon Cemetery.
In 1942, while stationed at Pendleton, OR, he married Dorothy Bocook. Their love for each other was an inspiration to all who knew them and blossomed into lifelong companionship nurturing and caring for each other and for those they loved. They were devoted to each other for 62 years and beyond. After World War II they settled in Pocatello for a short time. In 1954, they moved to Idaho Falls where they raised their family and were charter members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Clyde was a very compassionate man, ready and willing to help anyone in need. On one occasion on a return trip from Hill Air Force base, he came upon a car accident. Hearing a weak cry, he found the injured couple's infant, comforted and carried the baby to the hospital. His rescue missions included going out in the middle of the night to fix flat tires and picking up children and grandchildren whenever needed. This pattern of courage was repeated throughout his life. His family knew he was always there for them. He was well known for his integrity. As a salesman at
Ahlstrom's Furniture, his customers knew that any question they asked would be answered honestly. He knew what other stores sold, and if he could not get a product for a customer he would refer them to a place that could fulfill their needs.
He inherited a natural ability from his mother to coordinate colors, which talent led to a career as a furnishing counselor and interior designer at Ahlstrom's Furniture, where he retired in 1988. His love for gardening was obvious; he always shared the produce from his garden and many fruit trees with everyone he knew. He was well known by the neighborhood children for his friendliness and generosity, and they fondly called him the "Apple Man." Clyde was known for his curious mind, contributing numerous articles to challenge the community's mindset. One of his favorite contributions was the "You Asked For It" column in the Idaho Falls Post Register.
His love of learning included archeology, community history, and visiting sites of historical interest. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, genealogy, car racing, metal detecting, gardening, and traveling with his lifetime companion. His greatest joy was his family. He delighted in his grandchildren and loved to share his knowledge with them. He stayed very busy keeping up with all their activities and events. He shared his love of music gained from his childhood piano lessons, by playing the guitar and banjo, but he loved his harmonica and enjoyed playing it for his grandchildren.
He was survived by his wife, four children: Anne (Larry) Flood, of Tulare, CA, and children Donise, Julie, Joel, Aaron, Lora, David, Kathleen, Matthew, and Amy; Sheila (Richard) Woods of Ogden, UT, and daughters Deedra, and Macy; Garret (Wynette) Passmore, of Rigby, and children Brianne, Jacob, Denham, Dillan and Emmalee; and Brian (Brenda) Passmore of Idaho Falls, and children Breann, Karianne, Emily, Kristopher,
Benjamin, Kolton, and Kennedy; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, Charles Gabriel Passmore and Harriet "Hattie" Roszell Passmore; brother Charles Dee Passmore; sister Miriam Nan McCracken; and grandson Adam Joseph Flood. Funeral Services held Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home. Military honors by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard at Ammon Cemetery.
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