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(Sam) Marvin Clayson

(Sam) Marvin Clayson

  • July 21, 1935 - February 20, 2012
  • Lake Shore, Utah
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“Dear Janice, and Family I was sorry to hear of your loss. I have a great memory from the Logandale, Nevada Clark County Fair....Sam was so kind...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Susan Claridge - Callao, UT

“Great man and will be missed by everyone who know him. ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Rick Taylor - Kanarraville, UT

“Was so saddened to hear of Sams passing. What a neat guy! I loved hearing him tell me stories of when as a young boy he worked for my Grandpa Mark...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Judy Spencer - Heber City, UT

“Aunt Jan and Family, We were so sorry to hear the news of Uncle Sam's passing! We wish we could have been there in person to give you and your...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: R. L. & Virginia Shepherd

“Love and kisses to Aunt Jan and family, When we were young Uncle Sam always made sure we would have a horse to ride. Goodbye our sweet Uncle Sam...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Patty (Clayson) Barney - NV

“Dear Claysons, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Love, Amy ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Amy Provost Bancroft - ID

“Dear Clayson Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandpa. Love, Jenice ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Jenice Provost Allred - Vernal, UT

“Uncle Sam stayed young when everyone else was getting old. He was only twelve years older than me and I will always remember how he liked to have...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Linda Valentine - Blackfoot, ID

“SAM WAS MY GRAND FATHERS YOUNGEST BROTHER TOM CLAYSON , SAM WAS ALWAYS NICE TO ME AND HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: William Dean Walters - salem, UT

“We were so sorry to hear of Sams passing. We'll miss him popping in. Please know our thoughts are with you all. ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Joe and Cheryl Wahlberg - Mammoth, UT

“My Favorite Uncle - Sam Clayson R.I.P. I know you're racing chariots in Heaven, young again!!!!!!! ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Fred Hansen - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

“The Clayson's and the Lewis' have always been intertwined.I was 12 yo before I found out that I was not blood related. But that didn't matter.Our...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Kay and Randy hia - riverton, UT

“To Sams Family Marcia and I are in Mexico and want to exted to Sam's family our heartfely sympaathy. Sam was a great guy and a fun classmate. ...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Meiling & Marcia Hales - UT

“Janice, Dana and Blake, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sam was a good man and will always be remembered for the good he has done. Max...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Max Wahlberg - Friend

“blake and sam, sorry to hear of your dads passing. may you and your family be comforted in knowing he will always be with you. ...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: richard singleton - spanish fork, UT

“Dear Janice and family: Phyllis and I were so sorry to here about Sam's passing.What a great guy Sam was, fun to chase around with, Sam was a very...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Gerald & Phyllis Argyle - UT

“Janice. And family,we are so proud and honored to have known Sam. We have good memories just like you do.Men like him leave an impression on the...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Norman and Linda thomas - Goshen, UT

“Sam was an amazing man. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy... his sweet wife and children and grandchildren. He will be missed. You are in our...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Stacy Evans Bliss - Salem, UT

“I am so glad I got to know this cowboy....I will never forget the fun times at the race track, and going to all the races ,great friend, great...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Judy Davis - UT - friend

“RIP old friend. I enjoyed working with you at Valley and will treasure the friendship we forged forever. You are an Awesome Cowboy! My Son and I...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Dean Mecham - Axtell, UT - Friend

“Janice one old Mammoth nerd to another I realy send our sympathy to you and your family. It is always hard to say goodbye and when it is so sudden it...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Bill and Joan Morris - UT

“Uncle Sam was always one of my heroes. He shared his love of horses with me. I'll never forget his broken legged race horse he nursed back and...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Kathy Clayson Wheeless - Hilo, HI


(Sam) Marvin Clayson of Lake Shore, Utah passed away February 20, 2012 of natural causes. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Lake Shore, Utah to Heber and Hattie Clayson.

He married Janice Hansen on July 15, 1959 in Eureka, Utah. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple. They are the parents of Dana (Lars) Woolsey, Blake (Sandy) Clayson, Stacy Glause, Sam (Suzy) Clayson; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is survived by sister Joyce (Mark) Lewis. Preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and nine brothers.

Sam had a love for horses his entire life - chariot races, flat track, 4-H, etc. He especially enjoyed watching his grandkids compete in rodeo and sports. He was a member of The Diamond Fork Riding Club. Sam was a member of Operating Engineers Local 3, working most of his life running heavy equipment.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Shore Ward Chapel, 5916 South 3200 West, Lake Shore, Utah. Family and friends may call on Wednesday evening, February 22, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah and on Thursday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.