Earl Raymond Clements was born January 12, 1924 to Otice and Marie (Hackett) in Maysdorf, Wyoming. He attended school through the 8th grade and in 1939 his family moved to Biddle. Earl entered the Navy in August of 1944 and was honorably discharged in June of 1946. Earl married Vera Reynolds on December 23, 1949 in Gillette, Wyoming. He worked on various ranches and in 1960 they made their home at the Clements Ranch in Biddle, Montana which has been their home ever since. Earl and Vera were blessed with four children; Linda, Larry, Judy and Glenn.
He was a hard worker and very proud of the ranch that he and Vera established for their family. He was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed creating gifts for his family and friends. Earl loved playing cards and spending holidays and special occasions with his family. Earl and Vera made many trips to the National Finals Rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Denver Stock Show and to Arkansas to see Linda. Earl had a generous heart and was active in the community. He was a member of the Masons, V.F.W. and Powder River County Fair Board. He was instrumental in starting the Belle Creek Fire Department and served as the Fire Chief.
Earl passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vera of Biddle, MT; brothers Bud (Janet) and Lester (Sharon), and sister Donna Malli; brother in law Cal Sams of Gillette, WY; children Linda (John) Hall, of Farmington, AR; Larry (Doreena) Clements of Biddle, MT; and Judy (Mike) Ratcliff of Gillette, WY. Grandchildren Lexie (Hank) Burgess of Gillette, WY; Buddi Clements of Sheridan, WY; Kyle Ratcliff of Austin, TX, Jill Ratcliff (Zach Schlenker) of Bellingham, WA; and Austin Clements (Rikki Berg) of Glendive, MT. Two great-grandchildren Ethan Tarver of Gillette, WY and Claire Clements of Glendive, MT. Step grandchildren Michael (Codi Rae) Edwards of Bluebell, UT; Melissia (Dan Beal) Edwards of Casper, WY; Dominick Mongillo of Bluebell, UT; Makaylie Mongillo of Biddle, MT. Step great grandchildren Arianna, Marshall and Alanna Edwards of Bluebell, UT; and Trenton Beal of Casper, WY as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by their son Glenn; parents Otice and Marie; brother Donald and sister Evelyn Sams.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus with a Masonic Service being held at 3:00 p.m. Visitation in Gillette will begin on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Family Life Church in Gillette, Wyoming. Funeral services will follow on Thursday at 12:00 noon at the Family Life Church in Gillette. Interment will follow in the Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the V.F.W. Post 1595, Broadus, MT.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 6, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
12:00 Noon
Thursday February 7, 2013
Family Life Church
480 S. Hwy 50
Gillette, WY 82718
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 6, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
12:00 Noon
Thursday February 7, 2013
Family Life Church
480 S. Hwy 50
Gillette, WY 82718
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aspen schoenbeck beall says
Lexie, Buddi and Austin- Thinking of you guys during this time… sending lots of Hugs your way. Aspen
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Vera, Linda, Larry, and Judy,we were so sorry to hear of Earls passing this morning. Our thoughts and prayers. are with as you go through this tough time. I have lots of good memories of Earl growing up at Biddle, and spending time at your house. God bless and Be with you all.
Monte Mallett says
So sorry to hear of Earls passing.Our thoughts are with you.Monte andSonya Mallett
Klayton and Mary Jane Rogge says
Vera, Linda, Larry, Judy and families, We were saddened to hear of Earl’s passing. I so enjoyed Earl while working at the bowling alley. He was such a treasure. May your good memories of Earl and love for each other carry you thru this difficult time. Klayton and Mary Jane Rogge
Pam & Dave Nisley says
Our hearts go out to all of you in the loss of Earl. Know we care and are praying for God’s loving arms to be wrapped around you, and bring you peace and comfort at this time of grief. Hugs and prayers your way.
Lewis & Marla says
We are so sorry to hear about Earl he was a very good man. He will be missed.
Sally Borla says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOVED ONE EARL. HE WAS A VERY NICE AND KIND
MAN; WHEN HE WAS AT THE P.R. MANOR A FEW YEARS AGO, THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME
I REALLY GOT TO VISIT WITH HIM AND KNOW HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH AND
MY NEIGHBOR, ANGIE BOGNER, ALSO EXPRESSES HER SYMPATHY–THEY WERE VFW
MEMBERS FOR A LONG TIME.
Sharon and Jerry Haddock says
Thinking of you at this time and pray God’s blessings and love for all.
Anita & Wayne Wetherelt says
Know our thoughts & prayers are with you. I too have some very fond memories.
Wish you peace during this tough time & future.
Stephanie Reynolds Isum says
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss! I always thought of earl and Vera as my extended grandparents! Earl Is a wonderful man and will be deeply missed:(
Sharyn Wallace says
What a wonderful family…and such true friends! Vera, I have you in my heart. a piece of you is now your angel…keep looking up.
Cooky (Johnson) Hays says
I hadn’t seen Earl since I was a very young girl and my grandfather Roger Warford would stop occasionally to visit with him, but I remember grandpa saying what a wonderful neighbor he was and the world needed more people like him. I just remember for myself that he was a very kind man who liked children and talked to them like they were adults. My deepest sympathies to the family. The Biddle area lost a great neighbor, the world a wonderful man.
Sandra Brown (Hiebert) says
Wish I could make it to the funeral and see everyone. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Uncle Earl will be greatly missed! Hugs to everyone!
Floyd Huckins says
Earl was a wonderful man- I was lucky to get acquainted with him in my adult years when I could fully appreciate what a gentleman and a gentle man he was. To you, his family, I extend my deepest sympathy.
Floyd Huckins says
Earl was a wonderful man- I was lucky to get acquainted with him in my adult years when I could fully appreciate what a gentleman and a gentle man he was. I extend my deepest sympathy to you, his family.
Linda (Garst) Burd says
Earl and Vera Mae were our friends and neighbors for ever. They will always be remembered as special. Vera Mae, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.
Love
Linda
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with Vera, Linda, Larry, Judy and their families at this difficult time. May God Bless all of you.
JoPo says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I’m so glad I was able to set with you at Clarkie and Kathleen’s Anniversary party and the great visit I had with Earl and Vera Mae. Sending lots of love and prayers at this time ~~~~~{{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}}}
Connie Harrod Cooper says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Earl was a great man and neighbor. He will be greatly missed.
Aldin Reynolds says
Remembering the wonderful visit I had with Uncle Earl, just recently. I will cherish always.
My prayers go out to Aunt Vera and my cousins,Linda,Larry and Judy and their families.
Always,
Aldin
Willis & Margaret Tipton says
So sorry to hear of Earl’s passing…he was a good man and will be sorely missed. We are truly blessed to have been able to call him a friend. Our thoughts and prayers to Vera and the rest of the family.
Sharon Reynolds says
May it ease your sorrow and give you strength Vera,Linda,Larry,Judy and your families
,To know that many caring thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Always,
Sharon
Allen and Ellamae Drane says
Sorry for your Loss Vera ,Larry ,Linda, and Judy we all loved Earl as family ,our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Jess and Mary Bandy says
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Have many memories of a good friend and
neighbor. May God give you strength and comfort.
Jesus Whispers
“Let me come in where you are weeping, friend, And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, Can understand.
Let me come in-I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend, Tears bring relief.
Let me come in-I would only breath a prayer, And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And Understand.
Tedi Jo Williams says
Our hearts are with you… Earl would come with Vera to clean the school. I always enjoyed visiting with him. He made the school a birdhouse, fixed things that really needed fixed, and was always willing to come to the school for Veteran’s Day. He was quite a man!
Lois Cotton says
Kindest regards from an old neighbor, Don Bandy via his niece..
Margaret Ann and Spike Hladky says
Our thoughts are with you all!
Beth Ellsbury says
Vera, Judy, Larry , Linda and families,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I would have come to the service, but I just heard the news. Earl will be missed by many. He was an amazing man and I have so many fond memories of my time spent with all of you. Love to you all and may all your wonderful memories keep him in your hearts forever.
With Love and prayers, Beth
Stephanie Styvar says
Sorry to hear of Great-Uncle Earl’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers!