May 10, 1948 – Jan. 3, 2014
Clyde R. Eli, 65, of Sweet Home died Jan. 3, 2014.
He was born May 10, 1948 in Denver, Colo. to Clyde R. Sr. and Edith (Kibel) Eli.
Mr. Eli lived in Goodland, Kan., and Burlington and Montrose, Colo., before eventually moving to Sweet Home in 1996. He worked many jobs, such as farmer, tire service and cook, but his main occupation was a long-haul truck driver.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track racing and camping.
Mr. Eli is survived by his wife, Adruien Eli; sons Raymond, Clyde III, Jimmy and Rusty; daughter Adruien II; brother Harlan Eli; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Lloyd, Raymond and Harold; and sister Ann.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.