Karen Clayton

Karen Clayton

March 12, 1953 - May 26, 2025

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Clayton, Karen

Saginaw, Michigan

Our beloved sister, aunt, and dear friend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Shields Comfort Care, Saginaw. She was 72 years old. Karen Louise Clayton was born on March 12, 1953 in Saginaw to John Randall II and Mary Louise (Salget) Clayton. Karen graduated from SS. Peter and Paul High School in 1971. She started her career at Saginaw General, Covenant and St. Mary Hospital working through many positions including secretary, purchasing and medical transcriptionist. Karen was an early recycler having a huge heart for nature. She enjoyed spending many hours camping and up north at the firetrails in Glennie, Tawas and throughout Michigan. Karen was passionate about animals and rescuing many dogs and never leaving a stray cat behind.

Karen will be deeply missed by her siblings: Michael (Janet) Clayton, Connie Cunningham, Colleen (Paul) Southwell and Paul (Toni) Clayton; nieces and nephews: Steven (Raquel) Clayton, Scott (Jessica) Clayton, Laurie Clayton, Tyler Johnson, Jason (Lisa) White, Angela (Jon) Rice, Adam (Nicole) White, Aaron (Christopher Germain) White, Jordan (Katy Buckley) White, Justin (Bri) White, Ryan (Savannah) Southwell, Bradley (Jennifer) Southwell, Austin Southwell, Jessica (Alex) Ancinec and Jenna (Brody) Babosh; many great nieces, great nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Robert Farver; sisters and brothers-in-law: Cathryn (Blake) Johnson, Christine White and Dan Cunningham; and niece, Kristen Johnson.

In keeping with Karen's wishes, cremation has taken place. Her family and friends will gather on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603. Rev. Chuck Howley will officiate. Private burial will be at St. Andrew Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Amazing Grace Animal Rescue or First Presbyterian Church - Ecumenical Food Pantry. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com

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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Maureen (Call) Jantz
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My earlier memories of Karen growing up together on Webster hanging out listening to the Beatles Donavon the moody blues just to name a few she loved rock’n’roll summertime sneaking into the drive in movies but the one I cherish is the time we wanted to go to Woodstock so we told our parents that we going to go camping for the weekend and we headed toward NewYork got as far as just outside of Buffalo and it was raining we picked up a hitch hiker and he told us we weren’t going to get anywhere close so we turned around dropped the hiker of around the Ohio turnpike and headed back to Michigan camped several days around Hell Michigan listening to Crosby Stills Nash Carol King the Moody Blues Even though we went separate ways whenever we got together it was like time hadn’t gone by and we were back in her VW bug cruising so sweet Karen wherever you are I know your smiling and surrounding yourself with great music and family and friends till we meet again God love and light Maureen Call
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Paul Evon
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I was a good friend of Karens for 20 plus years. I will fondly remember the annual Halloween festivities every October. RIP Karen.

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