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Stephanie Souza-Pasquale
March 6, 2025
I met Clay in high school. He was kind, generous, and had a terrific sense of humor! I enjoyed seeing him occasionally over the years. Always with a big smile and a warm hug.
Clay you gave your family and friends wonderful memories to share.
Irene Soto
January 30, 2025
On behalf of the Soto Family, I would like to thank everyone who left such kind words about Clay. What you read, is TRULY who he was. To me, he was "The Claymiester", a Genuine person. For years, I would introduce him as my soon to be Brother in Law. We always got a kick out of that. I will miss my Pomegranate Picking Partner. Rest in Peace Claymiester, till we meet again.
Greg brown
January 28, 2025
50 plus years ago meet Clay at Doug Wanders house always on the run to a new adventure. Good or bad it was always fun . A group of guys taking part a life to remember as teenagers. I in joyed his company. To trust and help in any situation he was there for you. A good hard working man at anything he did that I could remember. I would see him off an on through the years and laugh about the past a good memory of him is what I have because a memory is all we have of the past
Greg brown
Johnny jones
January 27, 2025
Clay is a very unique and loyal campasionate friend that I'm very lucky to have called a friend to me..never was it not a pleasure seeing you every time we crossed paths always willing to help me out in anyway possible in this crazy ads world you stood out amongst all others you are someone that I will turkey miss and forever treasure your friendship rest easy my brother I'm glad I was one of the lucky ones that got to call you a friend your bro Johnny jones
Joanne Twede
January 26, 2025
Who didn't know Clay! First time I met him was at Doug Wanders Dad's house, he made nachos(50 yrs ago). I read all the great memories from Anita, Nicole, Andrea....My heart goes out to you Anita. And Cathy too.
Greg Lundblad
January 24, 2025
I went to school with Clay and I probably haven't seen him in 50 years, but the obituary did bring up a couple of memories for me.
Many of his fellow 7th and 8th grade classmates were impressed with his superb ability to pull wheelies on a ten speed bike, he wasn't shy about showing this skill off.
We won the city 8th grade flag football championship. Coach Ettles (RIP), in his first year of teaching, coached our Lincoln Red team. In a drill, he had a ball carrier run through a gauntlet of "defenders" who would try to grab the carrier's flag. The defenders were getting a bit bored as it was so easy to snag the flag, that is, until Clay came through. He was spinning and weaving so much we didn't stand a chance. Coach was sure to highlight Clay's action and let us know that this was how it should be done.
Andy Clark
January 23, 2025
My condolences to Anna and his family. Clay was a childhood friend. I have many good memories. He was a part of our gang growing up. Rest in peace you will be missed.
Irene Hernandez
January 22, 2025
Clay I´m going to miss you a lot . Life already is different without you . Thank you for everything I enjoyed in life with you . Your food you cooked when we were hungry. Not a lot of men do that. , your cares and concerns about me and my life, I´ll miss the funny comebacks when you were getting scold by Anna and you would say it´s all Irene´s fault. lol Clay you rest in the heavens now and when it´s my time you will be there to show me around. God be with you always
Andrea. N. Hrico
January 22, 2025
Clay. We. Will miss. You. So. Much. You. Have all ways. Been. A. True. Friend. Generous funny. . the. Funny. And. Unique things. U Would. Say. To. Me. Will. Follow. In. My. Thoughts. Forever..how. You came. And. Picked. Me. Up. After. I. Fell. [Over on. Motorcycle..and. ??just. So many. Memories. Clay. I. Pray. Now. My. Friend. That. You. Will be. In. The presence. Of. The. Most. High. God. Our. Lord. And. Savior. Jesus. Christ. See. You. Again. Someday. Brother toll be. In. Our. Hearts. Forever. Rest. In. Peace. Clay. Love. U. Little. Andi. N. Hrico
Bill Gall
January 21, 2025
Clay loved everybody, and his heart was big enough to do just that.
Robert Milani
January 21, 2025
Clay has been a friend of mine forever! He was quite the adventurer and I might add, there was never a dull moment. He loved to laugh and joke around! It seems he also enjoyed a night out at the casino!
He was a jack of all trades and a master of one. He could fix about anything but first and foremost, he was an awesome brick layer! Clay was passionate about his work as a mason! No job was too big or too small.
May god bless his family during this difficult time.
Lori
January 21, 2025
To Anna sorry for your loss the two of you always have been great friends to have will miss him love to you sweetheart
Birdy
January 21, 2025
Clay was a great friend. Ven though I haven't seen him in years, I still think of him often. He will be missed.
Nicole Cunningham
January 21, 2025
In Memory of Clay: A Man Who Served Love with Laughter and a Side of Humor
Clay was the kind of person who made everyone around him feel valued, cherished, and, above all, loved. Whether it was through his delicious home-cooked meals, always served with a side of good conversation, or his quick wit that could crack anyone up, he brought joy to all who knew him. His ability to make even the hardest days lighter is something that will be dearly missed.
Clay wasn´t just a provider of great food and humor-he was a true friend. He had a heart that was always ready to help, no matter how unusual the task. I´ll never forget the last time I saw him-he was heading over to a friend´s house to help give a cat an enema. Yes, that´s the kind of friend Clay was, always there when you needed him, even if the situation was... unique. That was his essence: always putting others first, even in the most unexpected of circumstances.
He left a mark on everyone he met-his generosity, kindness, and laughter will live on in the stories we share and the love he spread every single day. We were all better for having known him.
Anita Soto
January 17, 2025
My Dearest Clay, My memories of us in the 30 years we were together will never leave my heart. There were so many beautiful times we spent just taking long drives , laughing and joking around like we were the only two people in love.Sure,we had our little Quarrels but we always talked them out by you saying something funny and making it all go away .You were the most patient and understanding man that I had ever met. Our love was rare.We never got married like we were going to this year but in our eyes and in the eyes of our family and friends ,we were married .Clay ,for as long as I live ,I will never know or find anyone who made my life complete. I feel so close to you now that I have brought you home
I love you baby, always and for ever
Anna
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