Clyde Eligio Ruble

September 7, 1949 – February 28, 2023

Was born to Wesley P. Ruble and Lupe M. Ruble on Sept 7, 1949 in Grand Junction, CO.

He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a life long resident of Grand Junction, CO.

He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and graduated from Grand Junction High School.

Clyde served in the U.S. Army (101st Air Borne) and did 3 tours in Vietnam.

He loved his fishing, hunting, animals and the outdoors, and won several awards for his art work and model cars he created at the VA Art Center. Clyde had a heart of gold and was a loving, kind and giving person. Always had a big smile and a kind word for everyone he knew or met and was willing to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife Cathaline Lind of Grand Junction, CO; 4 daughters: Serina Lind, Lorraine Lind, Connie (Leo) Atencio all of Grand Junction, and Anita Paxton of Kimble, NE; and son: Terry Lind of Grand Junction, CO. As well as 15 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren all of whom absolutely adored him. And is survived by brother Lloyd R. (Betty) Ruble of Grand Junction, CO and sister Joann (Roger) Young of Grand Lake, CO and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father Wesley P. Ruble, mother Lupe M. Ruble, brothers: Elmer W. Ruble and Henry P. Ruble; sisters: Genevieve F. Hudson and Roselee F. Ruble, and son Les L. Lind.

A viewing & rosary for Clyde will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 230 N 3rd St., Grand Junction, Colorado 81501. A funeral mass & reception will occur Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM, 230 N 3rd St., Grand Junction, Colorado 81501. An inurnment with military honors will occur Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Pkwy., Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Ruble family.