Glen Leon Clayson - Walker Funeral Home

Glen returned to our Heavenly Father on July 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He battled medical issues for several years and seemed to have many lives because of all the miracles that happened to prolong his life.

Born on November 3, 1957 to Leon “Bud” Hansen Clayson and Grace Joan Wyler, Glen learned hard work from his parents on their farm in Lake Shore. He attended Lake Shore Elementary School. He often would tell the story that he started working for Rigtrup’s Egg Farms at 12 years old. He worked hard and was able to pay cash for his truck in high school. He kept and taught that hard-working mentality all his life.

Glen graduated from Spanish Fork High School and seminary. He played football, weight lifted, and threw the javelin. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Canada Toronto mission from 1977-1979. He was sealed to his sweetheart Dannette on June 7th, 1985 in the Salt Lake Temple officiated by his Mission President M. Russell Ballard. He was humbly proud that all five of his children followed in their parents footsteps and served missions as well.

Glen worked for Spanish Fork City as a lineman before his marriage and later received a business degree from the University of Utah which led him to a career as a Financial Advisor working for Zions and Wells Fargo Investments. (His mom said “he got really good at math because his sisters were always shortchanging him “)

Glen lived a simple life full of hard work, sports, fishing, boating, water skiing, movies, songs, stories, and laughter. You could always count on hearing many stories and spending many more hours than you had planned on because Glen loves to talk to people. He also loved to sing! His kids would often ask “Is that a real song or did you make it up?” to which he always responded that it was a real song (we’re still not sure if some were).

We’re forever grateful for the memories, example, and love shown to us by Glen. He loved to joke around and sometimes it got him into trouble. We will miss him dearly, but we know this is only for a short time and we will see him soon.

He is survived by his loving wife Dannette Smith Clayson, and his five children: Matthew (Sydney), Jordan, Jaden (Joshua) Harding, Gentry, Bridger (Miranda). Glen also has six wonderful grandchildren who love and miss him dearly Evalynn, Archer, Rowan, Thea, Chloe and Kayden. He is also survived by his four sisters Linda (Paul) Rose, Leona (Floyd) Gardner, Sandra (Chris) Weight, Mary (Patrick) Peterson, brother Kent (MarLene) Clayson and his father-in-law Jerry (Jean) Smith, and wonderful nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother & father 31 years ago, his baby sister Carol, brother-in-law Floyd, and mother-in-law Jean.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1911 East 1850 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. Visitation will be held prior from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Spanish Fork City Cemetery for immediate family on a later date.

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Lenore Petersen says

July 19, 2022 at 9:06 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Leona and Mary. May the Lord bless and comfort you

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Charlott Johnson says
July 21, 2022 at 1:08 am

Dear Claysons, so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a good family. Glen always had a smile on his face
And leona my lake shore friend l remember spending time at your home. Your mom always welcomed me. Such a sweet mom. I pray for you all
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  Leona Gardner says
  July 21, 2022 at 7:06 pm
  
  Hi Charlotte, Glen was always a happy kid and we are really going to miss him. I remember your mom doing everything for you. I wonder how many times she picked up peppi from Lake Shore School. We were lucky to grow up in Lake Shore and both have wonderful mothers! You would think that we would run into each other more. I do see Judy “Atwood” once in a while. Miss you old friend!
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Leona Gardner says
July 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm

Thanks Lenore, Glen was such a great person and we are really going to miss him!

Dawn Burgess says

July 19, 2022 at 9:53 pm

Glen was the most kind hearted wonderful brother-n-law (brother) you could ask for. He was that person that would drop anything to help someone out. I loved his infectious laugh and the stories he would tell. Glen Was a great husband to my sister and a great dad to his kids. He will be missed dearly. Thanks for always being a great friend to me and my husband Clay . Love you always. Dawnie

Kelli Smith says

July 20, 2022 at 5:33 am

To All the Clayson Family: My prayers are with you during this time of loss and sadness. I will always remember Glen as a man who put his family and God first. He always made me feel comfortable to be around. Hugs to you all. Love, Kelli Smith

Shelley Belly Tuckett Stoddard says

July 21, 2022 at 7:47 pm

Growing up with Glen as my cool ‘older’ cousin always made me proud. Running away to your Lake Shore home through the fields… as a little barefoot girl was my favorite past-time, and I was welcomed by Aunt Grace with open arms. I’m sorry for your loss…… our loss.

Leona Gardner says

July 21, 2022 at 9:17 pm

Your right, we were one big Tuckett-Clayson family at one point. Marv stopped by for about an hour this morning and it was so fun to remember the past and update each other. Glen’s passing will be a huge loss to his family and our even bigger family. Love you !

Rick Overson says

July 22, 2022 at 6:06 pm

My heart goes out to the Clayson’s and their extended family and friends in this difficult time. I have many fond memories from childhood of Uncle Glen at game nights at Grandma and Grandpa’s house and many Smith-family camping and fishing trips. I love Glen’s goofy sense of humor combined with his unique infectious laughter and his disarming jovial nature. I greatly enjoyed being able to participate remotely in the services today and learn more about Glen and his life. The love that his family and friends have for him and the positive effect he had on everyone around him is poignantly evident and a testament to Glen’s character throughout his life.

Shelley Stoddard says

July 22, 2022 at 6:34 pm

Beautiful service. I appreciate being able to attend via Livestream – but really miss seeing and visiting and hugging the family. My thoughts are with you all. Love, Shelley

Glen Leon Clayson November 3, 1957 - July 16, 2022

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