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DAVID CLAYTON Obituary

David Ross Clayton 1943 ~ 2010 David Ross Clayton passed away peacefully on April 9, 2010, surrounded by a houseful of people who love him dearly. A wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, brother, friend and teacher, Ross left us with stories, jokes, songs and poems to remember his outgoing personality and his ability to make people smile. Ross was born in Los Angeles on October 20, 1943, to Beth and Edward, who brought their young family to Utah when he was five. He later went to Mexico City in a student exchange and learned to love the language and the people that he would later serve as an LDS missionary in the West Mexican mission. He remained an active LDS church member and held many callings. Shortly after his mission, Ross met his sweetheart, Marilyn Adamson, and the two were married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 31, 1967. He worked at Garrett Freight Lines while earning his Bachelor's Degree in Spanish from the University of Utah and then returned for his teaching credentials so he could pursue his true passion and become a Spanish teacher. He loved teaching, both in school and in his church callings. He later received a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. Ross is survived by his caring wife, Marilyn, and by six children: Ken (Angela), Corinne (Rommel) Alban, Debi (John) Perry, Calli (Dustin) Rhoades, Dan and Kim. He also leaves behind his brothers Vincent (Janet) and Dwight (Leta) Clayton, his sister Kathy (Don) Turner, and 14 grandchildren. We'll all miss him dearly, but rejoice in the peace and rest this loving man so richly deserves. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 16 at the Butler Hill Chapel (2700 E. Ft. Union Blvd), at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 15 at the Mountain View Estates (3115 E. 7800 S.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Share your condolences and your favorite memory of Ross online at memoriesofross.blogspot.com.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2010.

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Kim Clayton

April 28, 2010

To all our dear friends and family. We would love to continue hearing your memories of Ross, so please feel free to visit us any time at http://memoriesofross.blogspot.com/

Thanks again for all your love and support!

Marshall Brough

April 18, 2010

Marilyn, I am so proud of you and Ross. Since that night over 30 years ago when you were both hit crossing 27th South, you have worked together to conquer so many challenges. It has been a privilege to be in your home. May you have a constant sense of partnership with Ross in all that the future brings.
To Ken, Cory, Debi, Calli, Dan and Kim, I say how much I love your dad. Go out of your way to be with your mother. Share your lives with her. Let your children continue to know your dad through you.
Janet, Tracey and I send our love to you from Australia.
With appreciation (for all that Ross did for me),
Marshall

Cindee Sommer

April 15, 2010

Dear Marylin,

I really sorry to hear about your husband. I know hard it is to lose someone so dear to you. But it always good to know that we will be seeing our loves again. I hope the you can find some peace and comfort at this time and know that there are many people that love you and care for you, especailly at this time of your morning. I'm sorry that I was unable to come to your viewing and give my condolences for I'm doing the same thing. I had a family member passing also. May God be with you and your family.

Love
Cindee Sommer
Itineris High School

Patrick McGee

April 15, 2010

Dear Marilyn and Family,

Edy and I send you our prayers and deepest sympathy at Ross's passing. Ross and I taught together at Crescent View for many years and I thoroughly enjoyed the many conversations we had during those years. He had a quick wit with a ready laugh and he was patient beyond belief in letting me practice my Spanish with him! One year when our kids were both much younger than they are now,, he surprised us by stopping by our house and visiting with the kids in his December alter ego. He gave our two sons one powerful, life-long memory! He was in so many ways a giant among men!

May our Heavenly Father be with you and comfort you in the weeks and days ahead. We hope our own prayers for you all will bring you a sense of peace and comfort as you learn to move ahead without him here now.

Patrick McGee

Melody Bustillos

April 15, 2010

Dan and Angela, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. I understand the void this places in your life loosing a parent. Rejoice in his love and light. He is with you still.
May the abundance of love surround you and see you through these tough times.

With sympathy, Melody Bustillos

April 15, 2010

Ken and Angela,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Marty Shaw

April 15, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Ross was a good man. Dan Hunter and family Castledale Ut

Denise Pfeiffer

April 14, 2010

Marilyn and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Ross's passing. I worked with Ross for many years at Crescent View Middle School. I grew to know Ross as a caring man and teacher; students would often tell me about their good experiences in his classes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 14, 2010

Ross was my favorite cousin.. He accomplished much and it appears he had a rich life. I always regretted that all of
the decendants of Melvin Happy Clayton decided to go their seperate
ways. I often thought of Ross throughout my life.

Jerry Cupp, son of Ross's Aunt Mildred Clayton

DANIEL TRIPP

April 14, 2010

MARILYN & FAMILY you have my condolences on the passing of
ross I worked at garretts with him and he came to my family xmas
partys a lot i know he will be missed i remember some of his stories

DANIEL O TRIPP

April 14, 2010

Marilyn, Our prayers and memories are full right now. May you feel the Lords arms around you. We'll see ya Friday.
Necia and Larry

Karen & Doug Larrabee

April 13, 2010

Dear Marilyn and Your Wonderful Family,
We are going to miss Ross and his eternal smile and good nature. It brought sadness to our hearts to hear of Ross crossing to the other side of the veil. There is also a peace felt as he has been released from pain and suffering. He is an outstanding man with a great big heart to love all those around him. His knowledge of the Spanish language is phenomenal. He has blessed our lives immensely. May you feel his presence often and know that he cares deeply for you and your family.Marilyn, you have always been the light of his life, and ours, too.
Love,

Anne Crane

April 13, 2010

I was just thinking about Ross the other day and was wondering how he was. After teaching with him at Crescent View Middle School for almost 9 years in the foreign language department, I grew to love and respect him as a great friend and as one of my favorite colleagues ever. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his wonderful family, that the Lord will bless you with peace. Warmest regards & deepest sympathy.

Anne Crane, French teacher

April 13, 2010

Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Love to all..
Lou & Ginger Lynes

Steve Cutler

April 13, 2010

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Steve Cutler

Heidi Richhart

April 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familiy(S) at this time of sorrow and grief. May the gospel of Jesus Christ bring you all comfort. Stay close to eachother as a family always and take care of eachother.

KAURI SUE HAMILTON NUTRITION STAFF

April 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ellie Oman Campbell

April 13, 2010

Marilyn,
My warmest wishes to you and your family as you grieve the passing of your husband and father. My thoughts are with you all.

John Spevak

April 13, 2010

My prayers & thoughts go out to your family at the time of your loss. I worked with Ross at Garrett Freight Lines many years ago. What a great man he was to be around and I'm greatful I had the opportunity to have known him and work with him. I have many great memories from our relationship.

April 13, 2010

Marilyn,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. But I know the last few years his health hasn't been the best. Our love and prayers goes to you and your family at this time and may you have the comfort of the spirit to be with you all at this time.
Robyn Gordon
and Bingham Cafeteria Workers

Rick Larrabee

April 13, 2010

My condolences to you and your family Ross was a great man and I have lots of good memories of him

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