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Clayton Hasser Obituary
CLAYTON RAKER HASSER
Slipped peacefully from this world on May 31, surrounded by family.
Born January 28th, 1941, the daughter of William and Betty Raker, Clayton grew up in Holden, Missouri and attended Christian College as well as the University of Missouri in Columbia where she received a Bachelor of Journalism degree. She raised her family in Darien, CT, attending The First Congregational Church of Darien.
Clayton blazed a trail for women returning to the workforce in the 80s, beginning as a freelance writer and quickly rising to become Editor of Patient Care Magazine in Darien and later Publisher and Vice President of Publications for the American Academy of Family Physicians in Kansas City. An active member of Country Club Christian Church and its choir, Clayton traveled the world extensively with numerous vacations and mission trips to Africa, holding a special place in her heart for Kenya, where she spent eight months as a medical clinic director. She was an accomplished photographer, needle-pointer and an avid reader.
Clayton is survived by her son Christopher Hasser, daughter-in-law Sheila Hasser, daughter Sarah Millsap, son-in-law James Millsap, sister Sarah Gudde, brother-in-law Lynn Gudde, granddaughters Emily, Rebecca and Katelyn Hasser, nephews James & Adam Gudde and cousin Wayne Raker. Memorial contributions can be made to Della Lamb in memory of Clayton Raker Hasser in care of Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home 407 South Pine Holden MO 64040.
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Moses R.
May 26, 2025
Clayton was such a nice person, she helped a lot of people and made sure my daughter went to college, though she died before she finished her college but the support she gave us as a family will never forget.
May her soul continue resting in peace
August 26, 2018
May God comfort the rest of family and relatives, Clay was such a nice loving and caring mother. I together with my family condole with you
D. Nguyen
June 17, 2018
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:50, 76)
June 14, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of your loved one. It's times like this that the loving promises of our Heavenly Father, can bring you comfort and can even soften some of the pain that you are feeling deep in your hearts.-1st Thessalonians 4:13,14.
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June 8, 2018
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words about our mother. Ann Bruce, if you are reading this, please reach out to me through Facebook. I have copies of your wedding photos mom had kept all these years.
Melissa Lavenbarg
June 5, 2018
Go In Peace, Clayton! May this candle always burn bright and go on inspiring others to be the kind of woman that you were.
June 4, 2018
I knew Clayton thru a professional relationship but we always spent most of our time sharing dog stories and comforting each other over recent losses. Her relationship with animals was only one of her many wonderful qualities.
Michale Ann Kincaid
Dee (Heimbrook) Stone
June 4, 2018
Clayton's self-confidence inspired me from the time I met her when I pledged Theta. I remember once asking her for suggestions on how I should prepare for a People-to-People selection interview. In a flash, she responded with a comprehensive update on world events, a list of probable questions I should expect to be asked, and advice on some decisions I would have to make. I was in awe of her then, and I still am!
June 3, 2018
Clayton was a dear friend during our growing-up years, even though she was from Holden and I was from Warrensburg. We met at church camp when we were thirteen. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Ginny Burchfield Doran
Ann D'Hondt
June 3, 2018
Clayton was my dearest friend from the moment we became Kappa Alpha Theta pledge sisters at Missouri through being maid of honors for our weddings and the bucket list trip to Australia and New Zealand. Her obituary is only the tip of the iceberg for her fantastically talented personality. Ann Bruce D'Hondt
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