Clyde Companies mourns the passing of former president and CEO Richard Cornell Clyde and his wife, Patricia Taylor Clyde

Clyde Companies is saddened to share that Richard Cornell Clyde, past president and CEO of Clyde Companies, Inc., and his wife, Patricia Taylor Clyde, recently passed away. Patricia passed peacefully on the morning of November 4, 2026, with Richard holding her hand. Richard passed the following day, November 5, 2026, two days after his 91st birthday.

Richard became the president of W. W. Clyde & Co. in 1986. In 1998, he helped organize a united parent company, Clyde Companies, Inc., and Richard became its first president and CEO. After retiring in 2001, he served on the Clyde Companies board of directors for another decade.

Patricia's life was marked by service and gratitude. Through her example, she taught those values to her children. Her home was a safe space where friends, neighbors, and extended families were always welcome. A light was always left on at its entrance, a simple reflection of the love she shared.

"As the senior member of our family, Richard always had a steady hand in reorganizing and leading our group of companies into a new era," said Wilford Clyde, Richard's cousin and current chairman of the board at Clyde Companies.

Wilford recalled when Richard wanted to acquire the company's first computer. "My grandfather told the IBM salesman that when that thing could haul a yard of dirt, he'd buy it. Somehow Richard brought Grandpa around. His innovation pushed us forward and I'll always be grateful for what he gave this company."

Funeral services were held in Lehi, Utah. Condolences may be shared at www.bergmortuary.com. Full obituaries are available for Richard and Patricia.