Clyde Moore Burns (85) passed away at his home on March 26th, surrounded by family. He was born in Baker, Montana on August 8th, 1930 to Marjorie (Moore) and Laurence Burns. He attended school in Baker and graduated in 1948 from Baker High.
Clyde served in the Army during the Korean War. After his return, he worked at the Chevy garage. He married Merri (Barber) in 1953. The young couple opened Burns Insurance shortly after they married. They were blessed with four children Larry, Kim, Cheryl and Gayle.
Clyde owned several other businesses through the years including Beeline Trucking, the Baker Clinic, and Western Trucking. He retired several years ago.
Clyde was active in the community, serving as a Jaycee and on the fair board. He was also active on the Montana Motor Carries Association. In his spare time, Clyde enjoyed golf, piloting his airplane, poker nights at the Baker Men's Club, entertaining friends and family, playing practical jokes and spending time at his cabin in the Black Hills. He was happiest when surrounded by his family.
Clyde is survived by his wife Merri, son Larry(Kristi) Burns, daughters Kim(Ted) Burkle, Cheryl Burns and Gayle Mork; his grandchildren, Danni (Paul) Burkle Evans, Kyle (Xue Li) Burkle, Tyson (Jessica) Burkle, Jordan, Mork, Jarrett Mork, Carrie (Josh) Burns Schwartz, Brandee Burns Hester, Chad Burns, Dustin Ketterling, Zachary(Jennifer) Ketterling, and Kayla Kloetzke , sister Ilene Brandner, brother-in law Bob Bechtold and his 15 great-grandchildren.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Orlynn Sieler, Donna Brunsvold, and Diane Bechtold.
Clyde's family would like to thank his caregivers, Becky Sense and Kayla Kloetzke for the wonderful home care he received. They would also like to thank Paula Fuchs, friends and extended family for the love and support given. A celebration of Clyde's life will be held this summer in the Black Hills.