Kaylene Clawson

1957 - 2011

Kaylene Corbridge ClawsonMay 17, 1957April 16, 2011Kaylene Corbridge Clawson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and "Favorite Aunt", passed away peacefully at home with her husband and family by her side. Kaylene was born at Saint Mary's hospital in Reno on May 17, 1957 to Oris and Alice Corbridge, who are loving parents.  She was the third child in a family of seven children.  She attended Sparks schools, graduating from Sparks High School in 1975.  Kaylene married her life-long friend, Curt Clawson in the LDS Oakland Temple on April 28, 1977.  During the past 6 years, cancer has plagued Kaylene's life.  With each successful treatment Kaylene would tell her family and friends, "Well, I guess you're stuck with me."  Her philosophy became, "The only thing that really matters, is those you love and those who love you."  Kaylene was always positive, even when she was very ill.Kaylene is survived by her beloved husband, Curt, of 34 years, four children: Jana Beck (Brody) of Phoenix, AZ, Tyler Clawson (Erin) of Logan, UT, Scott Clawson (US Army) (Kim) of Baytown, TX , and Ashley Clawson of Logan, UT,  six grandchildren: Ethan, McKenna, Gavin, Jacob, Chloe, and Aaron.  Her mother & father, Alice & Oris Corbridge; six siblings: Kimble (Linda), Steven (Felicia), Denise Klein (Howard), Kelly (Colleen), Brent (Andrea) & Karen Helwig (Roger), also, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.  She also leaves behind hundreds of dear friends who have touched her life with warmth and love. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the LDS chapel at 7625 Shadow Lane, Sparks with viewing at 9:30am.  We would like to thank our family, friends, and the staff at "Circle of Life" Hospice for their loving and caring services to Kaylene for the last few months of her life.