Olympia, Washington
1937 - 2011
Clayton (Clay) CV. Gurnoe
Clayton (Clay) C. Gurnoe passed away at home on March 30, 2011 after completing his second round of chemo therapy. Clay was born on August 29, 1937 in Sault STE. Marie, Michigan and eventually followed his beloved wife, Jean, to Washington State in 1968. Jean...Read MoreJean, Sam, and Savannah, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard this time is, and there are little words that will help the loss. Such a tragedy, there are never words that can explain the pain that is felt. He is now at peace, and you will always have the happy memories.
Nicole Sewell
April 06, 2011 | Tenino, WA
Clay will be missed immensely by his family for all of the small things he did for them along with the fact he was always there for them. I personally only met Clay a handful times but I know his beautiful wife, his daughter and granddaughter, all who are loved him with all their hearts and now have to deal with their hero being gone. Along with his family, Clay has a large extended family at Studio One that will miss him too; my youngest daughter talks about him and their ongoing battles of...
Danny Riordan
April 06, 2011 | Olympia, WA
I will miss Clay so so much. He is the kindest man with the biggest heart. His stories were renowned, his laughter and good mood infections and his chili- EPIC! He was one of the reasons I got up and came to work everyday. He influenced my life in more ways than one and I wish I could have one more day with him.
Tamatoa
April 06, 2011 | WA
RIP Clay I will dearly miss you. You are one amazing man, I will never forget the years we were able to work togather you brought so many smiles to so many people you were dearly loved by all. I will miss your weekly calls -:( Keep smiling we will meet again some day.
Gayle Wellman
April 06, 2011 | Yelm, WA
Jean and Sam,
Were so very very sorry for your loss, I worked with Clay when you guys first moved up here, he drove for Beakins, he was always so friendly and fun to be around. he always made sure we knew he could move a Mr & Mrs dresser ALONE ! and I had no doubt that he could. Stacy and Sam danced together at Debbies for a long time, i'm not sure she can get to the guest book so i'll sign this for both of us, if she does i'm sure she will sign it to. I to share his indian heratige i'm...
April 06, 2011