Vern Clayson Obituary (1918 - 2010)

Vern Clayson died peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2010 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was born on July 5, 1918 in Cornish, Utah to Mabel Rawlins and Archer Lester Clayson. He was the oldest of eight children, Hazel Warner and Darrell Clayson are deceased. Vern was married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple to Marie Hancock on September 29, 1938 (died December 16, 1982). Two children were born, Lynn V. Clayson (Martha) and Janice Snow (Jack). He served in the U.S. Army for 26 years. Vern served in the European Theater during WW II and in the Korean War. He was awarded many medals and commendations. Vern married Arlene H. Willey in the Atlanta, Georgia Temple on February 1, 1984. They served in the Salt Lake City Temple and Bountiful Temple. Vern and Arlene enjoyed 26 years as a married couple. They loved traveling, doing temple work and being with family and friends. Survived by Arlene H. Willey Clayson; children, Lynn and Martha Clayson, Janice & Jack Snow, Peggy and Buddy Navarette, Jimmy and Lauri Willey, Richard and Doris Willey, Jolene Bass; 24 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dora Hanks, Vonda Anderson, Douglas Clayson, Lareene Wagenaar, Laraine Samuelsen. Thank you to Monica and Kirk Boyer and the wonderful staff at Spanish Fork Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment Payson City Cemetery, 400 N 800 E, Payson, Utah.