Clayton Alfson
January 27, 1935 ~ May 6, 2010
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Grace Bible Church, Highmore with Pastor Sheena Thomson officiating. Burial followed in the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2010 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Clayton was born on January 27, 1935 at Tulare, South Dakota to Clarence and Lillie (Miller) Alfson. In 1957, he moved to Highmore, where he married Rose Mary McWeeny in June of 1959.
Following a short time of employment with Wilbur Goldsmith, Clayton worked for Dick Straight for ten years. His love for cars then compelled him to open his own garage, which he owned and operated until his death. During that time for one year, he worked for Red Garrigan.
Clayton is survived by his wife, Rose Mary of Highmore, SD; son, Rick (Stacey) Alfson of Canton, SD; three grandchildren: Anika, Carrington and Emmerson; three sister-in-laws: Agnes (Roy) Johnson of Arizona, Dorothy (Lowell) Broberg of Washington, and Betty Schillinger of Highmore, SD; three brother-in-laws: Ted Champlin of Oklahoma, Gene McWeeny of Hot Springs, SD and Elbert (Jean) McWeeny of Mississippi; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lillie Alfson and sister, Lila Champlin, and granddaughter, Kennedy Alfson.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Clayton’s arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor Sheena Thomson
CASKETBEARERS
Kenny Schillinger
Joey Schillinger
Tim Whipple
Bill Whipple
Douglas Moser
Bob Huggins
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Alvin Gibson
Orville Gran
Barry Alger
Gary Van Zee
Shorty Kutz
Brian Bast
Prentice Bast
Dixon Bast
Roman Bast
Les Ashdown
Carroll Morford
Bob Freier
Pierre Marshall
Milt Oelerking
ORGANIST
Robin Sivertson
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
"Old Rugged Cross"
"Amazing Grace"
USHER
Gary Sivertson
GUESTBOOK
Mary Jo Gran
FLOWERBEARER
Peg Kusser
INTERMENT
Highmore Cemetery
Highmore, South Dakota
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clayton, you were an amazing man and you will be greatly missed and never forgotten. you were like a father to me and you always had a hug and smile for everyone and you always could fix anything and give the best advice to everyone. i am really gonna miss you and i know that you are in heaven now with kennedy and bill and i’s kids and jim and adeline. we will miss coming to the shop and having coffee but we will see you again someday. we love and miss you uncle clayton and you will always be in our heartsa nd memories forever. love you, linda and bill
Did I ever tell you. You are my hero. You will be missed so much. You always helped me get my old pickup started. You always were there with good advice. I could pull up and you always said ” what can I do for you today” Or “whats the problem” And you FIXED it. Clayton I will miss you . You were the best mechanic , friend and mentor to our boys too. Rest in Peace. Steve and Nancy
God bless you all. So sorry to hear of your loss. We are happy for Clayton that He is safe and no longer suffering. I imagine there is a great engine shop in God’s presence. May the Lord comfort and give you all peace. We pray Joy comes in the morning for you all.
Roger Day and Family
May God be with you during this difficult time. He will be missed in our corner of town for his helpfulness and smile. He always made you feel like you were the most important thing he had to do at that time. He was a gift from God to many people mostly Rosemary and Ricky. Know we are thinking and praying for you.
Blessed to have been your neighbor
Edith
Rosemary and family, Know that Clayton is rejoiceing in heaven now, along with family and friends who have gone before us. His battle and suffering have ended, but your grief has only begun. Know that God is watching over you, our thoughts and prayers are for you.
Rest in peace Clayton. I will miss your angel food cakes.
Rose Mary and family – I will always remember the pride you had when talking about the cars Clayton restored and his pride in a job well done. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Hoelscher and family
Rick, Stacey and family. Sorry to hear about Clayton. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
RoseMary and Family,
Am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies in this tough time.
Sorry to hear about your loss, Clayton will be missed very very much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Rosemary and Family During this Hard time. God Bless
Love Micky and Christina Brehe
Rose Mary and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michele
Ricky, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Jenni