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Clayton Steele
Clayton Willis Steele, 90, of Carrington, ND died April 1, 2015, at the Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, ND.
Clayton was born February 21, 1925 in Kensal, ND, the son of Grover and Florence (Wescom) Steele. He moved with his family to a farm at Edmunds, ND when he was 4. Clayton grew up and attended school in Edmunds and Pingree, ND. He entered the US Army in December 1945 at Ft. Snelling and served with the occupation army in Germany. He was honorably discharged in January 1947.
Clayton married Clarice Bauge of Edmunds on July 4, 1948. They farmed around Edmunds for two years before they moved to a farm near Carrington. In 1955 they again moved to a farm near New Rockford, ND, that they later bought. They had two children, Carolyn and Curtis. He owned and operated a school bus for the New Rockford School District for 8 years and along with a neighbor, built tractor cabs before they were available commercially. In 1985, he was awarded the Carnegie Hero’s Award for attempting to rescue his neighbor who was overcome by toxic fumes while cleaning a well in his basement. He retired from farming in 1987 but continued to help his son and neighboring farmers. For 32 winters they made their home in Mesa, AZ where they made many friends. They moved to Carrington in 2004.
Clayton was a member of Kvernes Lutheran Church, VFW, and American Legion. He enjoyed fixing things, fishing, camping, traveling, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Clarice, daughter, Carolyn; 1 brother Robert; 1 daughter-in-law, Gail; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son, Curtis, 3 brothers, Floyd, Bernard, and Delbert, and 2 sisters, Darlene Oak and Margie Abernathy.
PRAYER SERVICE: Monday, April 6, 2015 at 7PM, in Evans Funeral Home, Cgtn FUNERAL SERVICE: Kvernes Lutheran Church, rural Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 2:00PM |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Lavonn Anderson Yuvaraj
Date: May 16, 2015.
Message: Dear Clarice and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. I so remember seeing all of you in church, and it was such a wonderful time for family and friends. I know Mom and Dad so enjoyed your friendship. Bless you all.
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Name: Bob Simonson
Date: 4-13-15
Message: So sorry to hear of your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Bob & Nora Ann Simonson
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Name: kelsey lee
Message: To the family of Clayton Steele, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,
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Name: Erik Watson
Date: 4/6/15
Message: Very sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. I remember playing out at the farm with Travis and climbing up into the combine with Clayton at the wheel. Us boys were no doubt being boys and having a great time farming with Clayton. Very fun memory of childhood. Blessings to all.
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Name: Gary Klein
Date: 4/5/2015
Message: Dear Carolyn and Steele family, saddened to hear of your loss. Clayton was a good farmer and friend of those of us who lived in the Brantford area. A great bus driver to boot who was kind and giving. My thought and prayers.
Gary
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Name: Nicki Wamstad
Date: 4/3/2015
Message: Carolyn, it has been years since we have seen each other but good friends are never far away in our minds. Sorry to read about your Dad passing - saw the notice in the GF Herald. We never want to see them leave us but may all your wonderful memories give you warmth and smiles in your heart and peace in your soul. Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way...dear friend. Thinking of you...Nicki
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Name: JoAnn Schagunn Watson
Date: 04/03/2015
Message: My thoughts & prayers to the family. Clayton, was my favorite Bus Driver. He was always so kind. Rest in Peace, Clayton.
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