William "Bill" D. Montney

William D. “Bill” Montney, age 93 of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. On June 15, 1931, Bill was born the son of Allen “Dale” and Ruth (McClain) Montney in Clare. Bill was a lifelong resident of Clare, and a member of the Clare High School graduation class of 1949. Shortly after graduating, Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. He was united in marriage to Betty D. Bellows in Clare on July 18, 1951, and together the couple enjoyed nearly fifty years of marriage until the time of Betty’s passing in 2001. During his working years, Bill served thirty-five years as a lineman out of Clare’s Consumer’s Energy depot by day, and ran 160-acre crop and cattle farm by night. Bill also had a heart for his community, serving as the Board President of the Clare/Gladwin RESD for many years, as well as a Clare County Fair Superintendent. In the rare times he wasn’t working or farming, Bill loved spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, tapping his trees to make maple syrup, and most probable, spinning tall tales at his kitchen table over a cup of coffee. Bill is survived by his children Kim Montney, Maida (Martin) Eberhart, DeeAnna (Dan) Mohr, Denise (Charlie) Lyon, Tammy (Mike) Myers, daughter-in-law Kim Montney all of whom reside in Clare. Other survivors include his sister Nelda Murphy, 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and his shit-tzu Hank. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his son Alan Montney, and his parents Dale and Ruth Montney. A funeral service in honor of Bill will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Brown Corners Church of Clare at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Charlie Lyon officiating. Burial and military honors will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery of Clare. Visitation for Bill will take place on Thursday, May 15 at the Clare Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions in honor of Bill may be directed to the Clare/Gladwin RESD CTE Program. For those unable to attend services, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson-wyman.com

William "Bill" D. Montney

June 15, 1931 - May 12, 2025