W.W. Clyde’s influence in Utah was widespread and his accomplishments many. Mr . Clyde died Sunday at age 86 after a long and useful career. His funeral will be held Thursday in Springville,, his home town which he had served as mayor and in many other capacities. Q Mr, Clyde achieved his greatest prominence as a highway builder – and was known as the “dean of Utah road contractors.” But he was a builder in other fields too – a church and civic worker, Boy Scout supporter, and instrumental in organizing a number of business and industrial institutions. Through the generosity of Mr. Clyde and hs his wife a beautiful lodge was constructed at Maple Dell in Payson Canyon and given to the Boy Scouts of Utah National Parks Council. Support of other charitable institutions included the Springville Art Museum and BYU and University of Utah. After graduating from University of Utah, Mr. Clyde worked for a time as an electrical, mining, and civil engineer, He entered the road construction business in 1923 and was a pioneer of highway building. In Springville he not only served as mayor, but was bishop of the Ninth Ward besides heading numerous organizations. On the state level, he served as president of the Associated General Contractors, member of the Utah State Fine Arts Board, and as a regent for University of Utah, Among honors accorded him were Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awards by the Boy Scouts, whom he had served over 12 years as council president; honorary degrees from both University of Utah and BYU; the Utah Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award; Sertoma Club’s distinguished Service Award; and the Great Oak Award of Utah Valley Industrial Development Association. In Mr. Clyde’s service, generosity and achievements he set an example for others to follow. As one fo Utah Valley’s illustrious sons, he will be missed. The Herald joins in expressing sincere condolences to his family. Sc They Soy “People say that if kids weren’t in school, they’d be out in the streets. There are probably a few streets that are wosrse than our schools – but not many.” – Educator John Holt, charging students are better off not attending contemporary schools.