Clyde Mercer

Clyde Mercer, 74, former proprietor of Clyde's Custom Cycles on N. Main in Colfax, died June 8 in Everett.

He was born Jan. 13, 1944, to Clyde and Thelma Mercer in Colville.

Mr. Mercer served in the Navy and was an art teacher before coming to Colfax and operating the shop where he painted and customized Harley Davidson motorcycles, boats and other vehicles.

In his last years, he was cared for by his daughter, Kim, and her husband, Carl Schenk, in Everett.

He is also survived by a stepson, Jon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society or Toys for Tots.