Clayton W. Elder

Clayton Woodford Elder died at Columbine West Skilled Nursing Facility on July 11, 2016. Clayton was born November 3, 1928 to Wallace and Bessie (Gaylord) Elder in Hereford, Colorado.
At a community dance Clayton met his future bride Betty Lambert. Clayton and Betty were married November 5, 1950. Shortly after they were married, Clayton was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska. After the service Clayton faithfully supported his family in a variety of occupations and retired from Weld County.

Clayton was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather as well as being a caring and compassionate friend. His grandchildren will always remember the wonderful times they spent with their grandparents running their own soda fountain, making home-made ice cream (grandpa's specialty) and spending endless hours playing.

He is survived by his brother, Jack; sister, MaryAnna Poploski; sons, Kevin (Paula) Elder, Bryan (Kay) Elder; and daughter, Kim (Loren) Martin. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Ashley (Zach) Reynolds; grandsons, Shane (Kelly) Elder, Drew Martin, Clayton and James Elder; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, who he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty and son, Gary.

We would like to express our appreciation to the entire staff from Columbine West Nursing home and Pathways Hospice for the care, attention and support you have provided to our father and our family.

Clayton left this legacy for his entire family, "God's been good to me".

Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Faith United Church of Christ, 1020 Walnut Street, Windsor, CO.