Clayton Stabnow

Clayton Merle Stabnow died peacefully on December 23, 2015, of diabetic complications. He was born June 29, 1947, to Merle and Sylvia (Lien) Stabnow in Britton, SD. He graduated from high school in Lead, SD and immediately joined the Marine Corps. Clayton was very proud of his service to our nation from 1965 to 1978, which included 18 months of combat duty in Vietnam. Near the end of his service career, he married Laurie Cramer on December 23, 1977. They had one son, Jeremy, who was the light of his life. Clayton graduated from the Billings Vo-Tech in 1984 and ended his post -military career as a dispatcher for Stillwater Mine. Clayton was a prolific writer who published two books of poetry. His favorite hobbies included stargazing, photography, and kite flying. Clayton is survived by his wife and son, two brothers, Monty (Tina) of Black Hawk, SD, and Leland (Jeanie) of Gillette, WY, an “adopted” son, Doug (Bridgett) Hahn of Henderson, NV, and 17 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 4 at Absarokee Evangelical Church.