Clyde Joseph Downs

Clyde Joseph Downs, 85, passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Clyde was born on February 18, 1940, in Logan, Utah to Wesley and Dorothy Downs, where he was raised and worked on the family farm with his two brothers and sister. Clyde married Eileene (Mendelkow) Downs on June 21, 1963, in Logan, Utah. They are the parents of Tracey, Terry, James, and Jarred.

Clyde served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963, where he received medals for good conduct and as an expert rifleman. Clyde worked at Unisys, where he was an NC Programmer/Machinist for over 20 years. Clyde is blessed with 9 Grandchildren, Ashley, (KC) Morgan, (Robert) Jordan, (Alina) Zach, (Blaike) Ashlie, (Braydon) Noah, (Olivia) Chase, Kamiah, (Gavin), and Gage, (Cristina), including 11 Great Grandchildren, where he always looked forward to his morning text messages. He always had a great sense of humor with his grandchildren. Clyde enjoyed his time taking the grandchildren camping and fishing for just a day or over the weekend. That was a passion for him as he loved them dearly.

Clyde was an avid outdoorsman and loved to travel. Some of his favorite places to visit were Alaska, Montana, Washington and Southern Utah. Clyde was a skilled craftsman, he took pride in his work as a carpenter and working with steel. He built or repaired anything he set his mind too and his generosity in sharing his skills with family and friends was one of his defining characteristics.

Clyde is preceded in death by his parents, his wife (Eileene), and his two brothers (DeWayne) and (Don). Clyde is survived by his four children, Tracey (Frank), Terry, James (Lorna), Jarred, and his sister LuDean. We could always count on dad whenever we needed his help. Thank you dad! We love you and we’ll miss you deeply. Truly with much love! Your Kids!

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Logan City Cemetery, 1000 N 1200 E, Logan, Utah, on December 22, 2025. A private viewing will be held for the immediate family prior to the graveside service.