Clayton Gerein Obituary
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United Way of Regina
February 9, 2010
Please accept sincerest condolences on behalf of all the Staff at United Way of Regina. Clayton had been a volunteer member of our Speaker's Bureau for many, many years. He was always willing to do as many speaking engagements as possible throughout the year, especially in the Fall, on behalf of The Canadian Paraplegic Association, one of our 34 Funded Partners.
Clayton helped promote United Way and the Paraplegic Association to hundreds of workplaces and thousands of people over the years; inspiring persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities and the community as a whole to get involved, to give back and make a difference.
One of the phrases we use at United Way is "Together, we are changing lives" and Clayton was one of those people who could forever change your life the very first time you met him.
Hal Merrill
February 8, 2010
My thoughts go out to Claytons family.He was a great athlete and friend. He won't be forgtten.
Rick Leone
February 1, 2010
Such a man"s man, yet so tender at times..a smile I knew in person for a week yet will last in my mind forever!
Lynn Greening (Adams)
January 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Clayton's family and friends. I was a school friend of Claytons in North Battleford for many years and enjoyed following his success as an athlete over the years. He has touched many lives and has created an incredible legacy.
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Rolfe & Shelby Antonowitsch
January 29, 2010
Dear Ruth, Jasmine and Zoe
We are so sorry to hear about Clayton passing. Please accept our deepest condolences to you all. Know that God will continue to shower you all will His Love and Grace.
Blessings
Rolfe & Shelby Antonowitsch
January 29, 2010
Dear Ruth, Jasmine and Zoe,
Please accept our deepest sympathies to you all. We were so deeply saddened when we heard about Clayton's passing. Please know that we are praying for you and confident in God's love and grace that He will shower on you all.
Love from,
Diane and Ron Mullenix
January 28, 2010
Dear Ruth and children: Ruth, I was stunned to read that you had experienced the loss of your dear husband, Clayton. I missed you at therapy and just learned today of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences, Ruth. Reading the online guest book of condolences, Ruth, shows the love and great appreciation of Clayton's life journey and for his great accomplishments for his short time here on earth. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Ruth.
Bruce Crosby
January 28, 2010
Our deepest condolences go out to Claytons family and closest friends. He was a great man and a great competitor. He will be missed.
From Bruce Crosby and all the members Edmonton Steel Wheels Quad Rugby Team
Penny, Sara and Megan Gress
January 28, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy Kazeil
January 27, 2010
Ruth, Jasmine, and Zoe;so many of us are thinking of you all through this heartbreaking time and sending much love from so many people. I adored Clayton and will miss him, always at horse shows. Hopefully, all of us who loved him will carry some of his wonderful spirit with us forever. love, Nancy Kazeil
Clayton Spalding
January 26, 2010
I was shocked to say the least, to hear of Clayton’s passing! He was truly inspirational and exemplified the true spirit of life.
I am sure that anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Clayton will remember the experience as humbling! Whether you were physically challenged or not, Clayton was the most positive and all inspiring person to meet, he will be sadly missed!
To the Gerein Family, his wife Ruth and his daughters Zoe and Jasmine, you have my deepest sympathy! Clayton was an individual that you can truly be very proud of!
Ed Sigmeth
January 26, 2010
Deepest sympathy on your loss.
David and Shannon Lindholm
January 26, 2010
Our thoughts are with your family during this most difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Debbie Simpson
January 26, 2010
Ruth, Jasmine, Zoe and the entire Gerein Family...very sorry to hear about Clayton, he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cary Hewitt
January 26, 2010
I first met Clayton in the early 80's. I was the coach of Saskatchewan's wheelchair rugby team and we were recruiting players and had been told about this amazing guy who might be a good addition to our team.
Over the next several years he became the mainstay on our team, leading us to 5 national championships and the team was arguably the best in the world. Clayton's style of play mirrored his approach to life, "give 'er!" and he was the catalyst that made that amazing team go.
I also had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bill and Eileen during this time and could tell they were extremely supportive and proud of their son.
Ruth helped with the team and over time we could see the special relationship growing.
My family commitments forced me to leave the team in the early 90's but I was able to see Clayton from time to time and every time I saw him, he brought a smile to my face.
He will leave a hole in many people's lives that will be difficult to fill.
Ruth and girls, Bill and Eileen, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. He will not be forgotten.
Judy Dielschneider
January 26, 2010
Clayton was our "Poster Boy" the year I was a loaned rep. for the United Way of Regina. I heard him speak many times during that year, and I always found him inspiring. He had an infectious smile, and a wonderful sense of humour. He was so proud of his family,and never hesitated to say so. He taught us all that life is what you make it. How you can take a bad situation and turn it into something positive. He worked hard & trained hard to become one of the best athletes around. I know he touched my heart, and I am sure the hearts of everyone who knew him.
My thoughts & prayers go out to his family and I know his spirit will live on forever.
James Frigon
January 25, 2010
Clayton was such a great public speaker, especially at the university class where I first meet him. later on, it just happened that, I got to chat with him almost every week after he finshed rugby practice and before I started basketball practice. It was always a joy to talk and joke with him, His presence will be missed by myself and by the many others that he touched.
Rich & Tracy Moffatt
January 25, 2010
To Ruth and the entire family. Tracy and I are deeply saddened by Claytons sudden passing. We are so sorry we are unable to make it back to Canada to be with you but please know you are all in our hearts at this time.
Bill & Valerie Risling
January 25, 2010
Our deepest sympathy & prayers to Bill & Eileen - Clayton's parents -who raised such a fine boy to become a good man. Also to Ruth & his children- his memory will live forever.
Deanna Apperley
January 25, 2010
Although I never met Clayton, I know the impact he had on two people I taught who were dealing with spinal injuries. He helped them see that life could go on and inspired them to be the best they could be. He will live on through all those people he inspired. Your memories will keep him alive in your heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you>
Curtis Beaudry
January 25, 2010
Rest in Peace Clayton, you are a fierce competitor and no doubt battled to the end. You accomplished things that the rest of your friends only wished they could have achieved. We know you will be sadly missed by many but remembered by all with great fondness. God Bless, Curtis & Tammy Beaudry.
January 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to Ruth and the girls. Clayton was a great inspiration for my Dad (Peter McCamon) when Ruth was helping my Dad with Physio in 1994-1996 and Clayton would stop by and chat with him. It all helped to encourage him to keep trying no matter what anybody told him.
Pamela McCamon
Jeff, Billie Jo, Jordan Josh and Kylie Pingert
January 25, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. Clayton will be greatly missed by so many, he was an exceptional man who inspired us all to live our lives to the fullest.
January 25, 2010
We remember when Clayton stopped to help us move our cows aross the highway. Joking how easy that was. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Barb & Doug Ring
Alan and Rowena Huber
January 25, 2010
From the time we heard of this amazing guy from Saskatchewan who was winning gold, to the time sharing the maternity ward when our daughters were born, to the many times meeting when you traveled, you will always be remembered for you great attitude and smile. We always knew that any not that said this person traveling with a wheel chair and needs assistance would be proven wrong. You always took care of everything with the least possible assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alan and Rowena Huber
The Bonkowski Family
January 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda & Becky Richter
January 25, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time. Clayton touched so many lives in such a fun & positive way, he will be held in many hearts with great fondness.
Wheelchair sports will miss him so much.
January 25, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Clayton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls, Ruth, at this sad time.
Garry & Margo Hammett
Bienfait, SK
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