Clyde Brummell, Co-Founder and Chairman, 1990-2001
(1990 in Memphis) (2007 in San Diego)
Brummell,
Clyde V.
84, 10/26/1925 - 12/06/2009
Proud U.S. Marine of the the greatest generation, Clyde V.
Brummell died Dec. 6,
2009, at Emerson House in Portland. Clyde is survived by his wonderful wife
of 64 years, Margaret; son, Kevin and wife, Michelle, Portland;
grand-children, Bhree Roumagoux and husband, Rob Hensch, Anchorage, Alaska;
Shelby Gales, Tigard; and Brian
Brummell,
Portland; sister, Swan Chatfield, Frankfurt, W.Va.; and numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Clyde was
predeceased by brothers, Reginald and Dalton; and on July 13, 2009, by his
daughter, Renda Horn, of Anchorage, Alaska. Clyde Verlon
Brummell was born Oct. 26, 1925,
to Afton Stevens
Brummell and
Clyde
Brummell in Verden, Okla. In 1941
Clyde, his mother, stepfather, Frank James and family moved to Klamath
Falls. Clyde graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1943 and
immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the South Pacific
and Philippines in World War II. Upon his return to Klamath Falls from the
war, Clyde and Margaret Thompson were married in July 1945. A year later
their daughter, Renda, was born. Recalled during the Korean conflict, Clyde
was based in Santa Ana, Calif., participating in the development of
helicopters for military use. While there his son, Kevin, was born. Moving
to Portland in 1952, Clyde was employed by the Robert Johnson Construction
Company before establishing
Brummell Construction in
the early 1970s, specializing in residential, commercial and rental
properties. Clyde was a supportive member of numerous organizations and
civic endeavors including the Sellwood PTA, Sellwood-Moreland Improvement
League (SMILE), Fish and Wildlife Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program
(STEP), the Republican Party, Sellwood Baptist Church, Sellwood Masonic
Lodge, Shriners, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps League
of Albany, Disabled American Veterans and the Portland Royal Rosarians.
Clyde was characterized by his love of family and community. The proof of
that love was evidenced by always providing for family, friends and
community, his devotion to a work ethic infused with energy, creative ideas
and a "can-do" enthusiasm. His skills on the harmonica and banjo provided
enjoyment and appreciation at family events and informal gatherings for many
years. Clyde
Brummell's celebration
of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in River Oaks
Foursquare Church in Sellwood at 1666 S.E. Lambert St.