Clayton Dale Nelson

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I am sorry that his retirement was so short. He worked so hard.
Renae Hamel
Addison Avenue Investment Services.

I wish to express my sincere condolences for the family of Clay Nelson. I had the pleasure of working with Clay for 5 years at the Camas mill. He was a mentor to me, guiding me and helping me to understand the unique community which was the mill. But mor than anything, Clay was a dear friend. I was shocked to hear he had left us for greener pastures. While I never had the pleasure of meeting the members of his family, I can tell you he spoke of you often. I loved the pictures he would bring...

We little knew that morning that God would call your name.
In life we loved you dearly; In death we do the same.
It broke our heart to lose you, but you did not go alone... for part of us went with you.
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again........

Words cannot explain
how much you mean to me.
Nothing could ever compare
or even ever be.
You're my Dad, my own and only,
you're my leaning post.
Although I love my family
you're the one I love most.
Even though you may be leaving
you'll still be in my heart.
You'll always be real close
even though we're far apart.
While you're in heaven, please watch over me & help me as I grow.
You have taught me so much
but there is...