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Claytor Athay Obituary
May 29, 1921 - October 31, 2010
Claytor B. Athay, age 89, of Grover Beach, CA. went to be with the Lord Sunday morning October 31, 2010.
He was born May 29,1921 in Smithfield, Utah, the third of five children born to Ezra Milton Athay and Virginia Annie Bateson Athay. He graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles, CA. and went on to spend time in the U. S. Navy, serving on the USS Hancock during WWII. His primary occupation was with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) as a missile and aircraft inspector first at El Segundo, CA and then at Vandenberg AFB.
Claytor loved being with his church family at New Life Community Church of Pismo Beach, attending the Senior dinners and Men's breakfasts each month.
Claytor is survived by two daughters Janet Lee Mote of Houston, Texas, and Nancy Jo Athay of Lynden, Washington; four step-daughters: Connie Kotch of Prescott Valley AZ, Patricia Fuess of Scottsdale, AZ, Lizabeth Jolie of Fayetteville, NC and Jo Ann Diego of Santa Maria, CA.; along with 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.
Claytor was preceeded in death by his only son, Dana Claytor Athay in 1970; his wife of 27 years, Lois Eileen Olson Athay; and his second wife of 33 years Joy Opal Scott Athay, as well as four of his five siblings.
A celebration of Claytor's life will be held at the New Life Center at New Life Community Church 990 James Way, Pismo Beach on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 2 o'clock PM
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Claytor's name to the New Life Community Church Library Fund 990 James Way, Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patricia Fuess
November 4, 2019
It's hard to believe that it's been 9 years since Clay's passing. I think of him often and how sweet he was to my mother, Joy They had lots of happy times together and took care of each other faithfully. Thank you for this remembrance; it's good to pause and think of those we've lost, and let them bring a smile to our faces again.
Sue Hubele
November 7, 2010
Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Your former school mate, Sue Hubele
Janet Black
November 4, 2010
so sad to hear of his passing, he was a great man!
Jeanna Allen
November 4, 2010
We are saddened to know that Clay is absent from us, but rejoicing to think of the party that's happening in heaven as those having gone before him meet him at the gate!
Patti Fuess
November 3, 2010
Janet and Nancy, I'm so happy that Clay gets to be in the Lord's presence but sad that he had to leave us. He always had a smile and so enjoyed the wonderful "racing" hat that he liked to wear, especially when driving his little Karmann-Ghia. He was a wonderful husband to Joy and loved all of his children dearly. We'll all miss him.
Always a smile for everyone!
Patti Fuess
November 3, 2010
Elena Finelli
November 3, 2010
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Know that old friends are thinking of you today.
Elena Brown Finelli
Gwendolyn Melton
November 3, 2010
Clay was such a wonderful man. He and Joy were dedicated members of New Life Choir for many years. I enjoyed our times together singing and the fellowship we shared. His example as a loving friend will be remembered.
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