Clyde Fanning, Jr.
July 4, 1961 ~ March 4, 2014
Clyde J. Fanning, Jr., 52, of Wolsey, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Huron Regional Medical Center.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 followed by a 7:30 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Clyde was born July 4, 1961 in Miller, SD to Clyde and Betty (Weise) Fanning. He graduated from Miller High School. After high school, Clyde traveled the bull sale circuit, trimming cattle and preparing them for sales. He then moved to Red Lodge, Montana working for a mining operation laying leachpads. Later he moved on to Beaverton, Oregon as a certified welder, building customized tanks and cranes. He became a member of the Boilermakers Union. While living on the west coast he became a licensed cabin boy so he could enjoy one of his passions of deep sea fishing.
In 2004, Clyde moved back home to be closer to family and friends. While home he again helped out with cattle and ranch work. But Clyde’s real passion was the outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as going to auctions and collecting antiques and much more. Clyde was a talented taxidermist and painter.
Clyde is survived by his daughter, Rita (David) Woolery of Riverton, WY; grandsons, Karson and Porter Woolery of Riverton, WY; father, Clyde Fanning of St. Lawrence; brothers, Joe (Vicky) Fanning and Chris (Leah) Fanning all of Miller; sisters, Jeanine (Mike) Hammill of Miller, Charlene (Rich) Davis of Garretson, and Shirley (Kenny) Vlasman of Watertown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Fanning; maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents; and a nephew, Ethan Fanning.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Clyde’s arrangements.
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Going to miss Clyde! Had some good times together.
I am so sorry about Clyde. He will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Thoughts and Prayers Mike and Gina
Sorry to read where Clydie passed away. Now he can dance in heaven. Betty is there to greet him. Prayers. Joan
To all of Clyde,s family and friends.. may
God comfort you during this harsh time of pain. He sure was a friend when we came out hunting birds these past years. We also will miss him. Sincerely, Kirk Norton.
From your family across the pond we will miss our chats and your laughter when you finally realised the English humour … Will miss you forever my forever friend …
Elaine and your girls (Mayes)
I’m sorry I cannot be with you. I’ll always remember times as kids playing on the farm. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you all, may god hold you and comfort you in this difficult time. Sincerely Kelly
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fanning family.
Sending all of Clyde’s family our heartfelt sympathy. I remember Clyde from our 4-H days together. Wonderful memories!
sincerest sympathys
So sorry for your loss Rita. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
So Sorry for your Loss. Clyde will be miss greatly by all. Sure will miss him at Auctions. Had some great visits
Our Thoughts and Prayers to you all
So sorry to hear about Clyde. He will be missed by many. Even though we haven’t seen him in many years, he has always been a part of our family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
To all of Clyde’s family you are all in my thughts and prayers.
Eileen {Rabern} Brantley
May Clyde fly with the Angels. May his restless, gentle spirit find comfort in God’s Kingdom. My deepest sympathy to the entire family for your loss. Take Care. God Bless.
Our hearts go out to all of you. He will be greatly missed
Saddened to hear of Clyde’s untimely passing. Warm thoughts and prayers for all that will miss him.
So sorry to read this, thinking of and praying for every one who knew and loved Clydie, as I called him. May you be comforted in the days and weeks to come.
Clyde was a great classmate, MHS Class of ’79. He was always friendly and helpful! He knew alot about agriculture. I have many good memories of him from voc-ag class, FFA meetings, judging trips, and other high school activities.
Much sympathy to the family.
Uncle Clyde and cousins, Please know I am thinking of you as you mourn the loss of Clyde Jr. We still called him Clydie as we grew up together and had many family experiences living so near. It’s always hard to say goodbye. May he rest in peace.
A friend always. Family is in my prayers
Vonnie
Thoughts and prayers for the Fanning family. Lots of good memories to reflect upon and will never be forgotten.
I haven’t seen Clydie for many years, but have more great memories than I can count of our High School years, My deepest sympathy to all of Clydie’s family. Rest in peace my friend!!