Clay, Marian Age 74, of Edina, passed away on May 19, 2011 from carcinoid cancer. Born in Geneseo, IL and raised by parents, Charles and Esther Rivenburg. Survived by husband of 50 years, Rev. Joseph P. Clay; sons and spouses, Charles (Darlene) and Timothy (Kelly); sister, Marcia Tyriver; nieces and spouses, Sarah Tyriver (Kris) and Susan Leslie (Robert); grandchildren, Anna Clay, Caitlin Northrop, and Brandon Clay; great niece & nephew, Amelia & Ian Leslie; cousins, Liz Gladieux (Bill) and Ward Rivenburg (Becky); as well as a wonderful family of numerous Clay in-laws. Also survived by a large extended Costa Rican "family" including AFS sons Jorge Arroyo, Freddy Varela, and AFS daughter Ana Catalina Arroyo. A retired private music instructor of over 50 years, she leaves behind many former flute and piano students. Her degrees are from Lawrence University and Bradley University, and she taught flute at Knox College and Bradley. Former resident of Toulon and Chillicothe, IL where her husband served churches. She has played with the Peoria Municipal Band, Peoria Symphony, Minnetonka Orchestra, and the St. Paul Civic Symphony, where she played in the flute section for 25 years. Member of Thursday Musical, Upper Midwest Flute Assoc, and former member of MN Music Teachers' Assoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Tower Hill Camp, Edina Morningside Church or Carcinoid Cancer Foundation. She has donated her body to the U of MN, giving her a further opportunity to teach. Services will be held Saturday, May 28th at 11 am, with visitation one hour before, Edina Morningside Church, where her husband served as pastor for 27 years. 4201 Morningside Road.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
