Loa Clayton

BURLEY – Loa May Meyrick Clayton, age 94, of Burley, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley.

Loa was born on Dec. 22, 1917, in Farnum, Fremont County, Idaho, the daughter of Joseph and Zella Allred Meyrick. She spent her early years in Farnum and then moved to St. Anthony where she attended school and graduated from high school. She married Blaine Clayton on Nov. 8, 1941, in Callam Bay, Washington. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Seven children blessed their marriage, Sandra, Michael, twins Joseph and James, Marilynn, Carol Beth, and Douglas.

Three children preceded her in death, Sandra, Michael and Marilynn. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Joseph; two sisters, Marjorie and Beth; as well as her husband, Blaine, who died in 1971. She later married Keith Korb whom she later divorced.

Loa was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in many capacities including Young Women president, Relief Society president, Primary teacher, and others. She loved the Gospel and attended the temple often.

Among her activities include owning and operating Loa’s Business Service for 35 years, along with Loa Korb Realty and later with L.B. Jardine at Idaho Realty, whom she married and then combined real estate offices. After his death she continued operating Idaho Realty for five more years. She was a certified member of the International Association of Real Estate Appraisers.

Loa was always interested in civic affairs and community improvement. She served as an American Cancer Society service chairperson for ten years, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, BPW, a charter member of the N.O.W. Club, Toastmistress Club, and started one of the first day care centers in Burley. She also served as a member and secretary of the Cassia County Zoning and Appeals Board.

Surviving are her sons, Joseph Clayton of Burley, James (Patricia) Clayton of Kuna, and Douglas (Carrie) Clayton of Burley; one daughter, Carol Beth (Dennis) Hall of Ammon; and many very special grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Loa loved the outdoors, enjoyed traveling, fishing, going to new places and seeing new things.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Burley LDS 2nd & 4th Ward Church, 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Royce Otte officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the church.