Clyde Howard Schriner, 70, of Trinidad, Colorado, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born in Denver, Colorado, to Gerald and Rosanna Schriner on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1955, and was the youngest of four children.
Clyde earned an Associate’s Degree from Otero County Community College. Raised in the steady rhythms of farming and ranching, he carried forward a practical understanding of work and responsibility—skills and sensibilities that remained with him throughout his life.
He later worked as a town water and gas official and town maintenance man in Gate, Oklahoma, a role that reflected his dependable nature and his willingness to take on work that mattered to the well-being of others.
Within his family, Clyde was known as a free-spirited dad with a patient presence and a steady way of offering the best advice for hard times. He cared deeply about what others were going through, and he truly loved hearing what his family was up to. Time with his grandchildren was especially meaningful to him, and he was the kind of person who never forgot a birthday—an enduring mark of attentiveness and love.
Clyde’s interests were as wide-ranging as his curiosity. He loved to travel, and he approached life as a “jack of all trades and master of none,” always ready to learn, try, and improve. He loved fixing things and tinkering—building his own clock, taking apart watches, and putting them back together again with patient focus. He also enjoyed doing artwork, and he found joy in the simple satisfaction of making and mending.
Music was a constant companion. Clyde especially loved classic rock, but he appreciated most music. He enjoyed watching old westerns, and he was a devoted fan of old, original Star Trek. A loyal Denver Broncos fan, he also took pleasure in classic cars and Harley Davidsons. And he never missed bingo—often collecting prizes from his wins to give to the kids, turning a pastime into a small tradition of generosity.
Those who knew Clyde will remember his gift of Gab: he could talk to anyone and could sell anything, he never met a stranger and if he had knowledge to share, he would gladly talk all day. That openness—paired with a sincere concern for how others were doing—made him easy to know and difficult to forget.
Clyde also held a deep commitment to giving back. He was a Proud donor to St. Joseph’s Indian School in South Dakota and was passionate about supporting Indian reservations and schools. His interest in tribal history reflected a lasting respect for people, heritage, and community.
He is survived by his son, Macthanial Schriner (Heather); his daughter, Betsey Schriner; his son-in-law, Rusty Chapman (Rebecca); his grandchildren, Charles Schriner, Christopher Schriner, Marcus Schriner, Jubilee Delarosa, Jadon Schriner, Landon Schriner, Brody Chapman, Dalilah Schriner, Kayson Schriner, Serenity Schriner, and Russell Chapman; his brother, Richard Schriner; and his sister, Verana Nelson. As well as several nieces and nephews and cousins.
