CLAYTON: Jim Clayton: 83 years old born December 28, 1941 in Paradise Hill, SK passed away June 3, 2025 in Lloydminster, SK hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral Service was held Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Paradise Hill Community Centre conducted by Reverend Sandra Salzl. Reading done by Terra (Clayton) Woznesky; music by Jim Clayton; eulogy by Anne Naeth. Jim is survived by: wife, Anna of 55.5 years; son, Glenn (Carolyne); their children, Brandon (Rylee), Brady (Jayden) and Janae (Tuff); daughter, Sharon (Warren); her children, Hayden and Liam; sisters, Mary Naeth and Betty (Norman) Leer; brothers, Robert (Sylvia) Clayton and Peter Clayton (Lila); and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by: parents, Robert (Mary) Clayton; and sister-in-law, Joyce Clayton. Pallbearers were Hayden Soloway, Liam Soloway, Brandon Clayton, Brady Clayton, Janae Clayton and David Leer. Interment was held at St. John’s Cemetery. Jim and family moved from a farm near Red Cross in 1979 to Paradise Hill acreage where we lived for 46 years until April 2025. We moved to Lloydminster to be closer to the hospital. Jim was a self-taught musician who mastered fiddle, acoustic and lead guitar, steel guitars and sang in many bands that played for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, family reunions and other community events. The highlight of his music career was when he played with Jimmy Martin and Sunny Mountain Boys, a band out of Nashville. He also played in a travelling band out of North Battleford; Smiling Johnny and his Prairie Pals travelled Western Canada, Yukon and Alaska. After he returned to the farm, he ran a Cat for different contractors, then eventually had his own Clayton Construction Company. During the retirement years, Jim took up wood working and enjoyed restoring old tractors and cars. He would take his 1936 Buick and 1956 Crown Victoria to various car shows. Jim will always be remembered for his generosity and his respect and undying love for his family. He will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in Peace. Card of Thanks The family of Jim Clayton wish to thank the staff at Lloydminster Hospital for the care he received. We thank everyone that came to our house and hospital to visit. Thank you to McCaw Funeral Service staff for your thoughtfulness and kindness, especially Brett. Thanks to everyone who attended the service whether in person or virtually and to all those who donated in memory of Jim, it was very thoughtful and appreciated.
