BOODRY, Clayton George
Posted: March 4th, 2022
BOODRY
Clayton George Boodry of Magrath, Alberta, Canada passed away on Feb. 24th 2022 at the age of 90 at his daughter Michelle’s home in Fort Benton, Montana.
Clayton was born July 14, 1931, in Lewiston Idaho to parents George Boodry and Eunice (Clay) Manser. He was raised in Riggins, Idaho on a sheep and cattle ranch that went back into the Seven Devils Mountains. He served in the Army with 552 Engineer Company, stationed in Germany for 2 years. Clayton always joked that he received an invitation to travel the world and received his first pair of boots from President Eisenhower.
After his service Clayton returned to Parma, Idaho where he worked until he met Connie Tanner and they married December 17, 1966. Clayton always being up for a new adventure decided it was time for a change and homesteaded to Canada. In April of 1968 he bought his first farm outside of Taber, Alberta and remained there for a few years until he moved to Bow Island, Alberta where he farmed and raised cattle for many years until he sold it and semi-retired in Magrath, Alberta around 1984. Connie and Clayton remained there until January 2022 when they traveled to Montana to be close to family where Clayton eventually passed with them by his side.
His many interests included horses, camping and pack riding into the back country with his friends and family where he would go weeks at a time living off grid enjoying the country God has made for us. When he was not in the back country, he enjoyed daily visits to the Magrath Co-op as well as the Blue Goose gas station for his root beer ice cream slushes.
Clayton is survived by his wife, Connie (Tanner) Boodry, son Michael Boodry and daughter Michelle (Blair) Nack. Grandchildren Meghan (Mike) Kuroda, Rachel Sikes Makae Nack, Coya Nack, Cassie Nack and Kylynn Nack. Clayton was able to meet his first great –grandchild over Christmas, Charles Kurado.
Clayton will be buried on March 5, 2022 in Fort Benton, Montana the funeral will be followed by a memorial service in Magrath, AB. at a later date.
Graveside Funeral Service for Clayton George Boodry Saturday March 5, 2022 at 11:00am Riverside Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Fort Benton Montana 59442
View details at https://www.bentonfh.com/obituary/clayton-boodry
Connie and family,
Sorry to hear of Clayton’s death. He lived a long and good life.
Connie, I was so sad to hear of Clayton’s passing. He will be so missed! We enjoyed the Family Home evenings at your home. He was a great host along with you.
We will look forward to seeing you at his memorial in Magrath. Sending love and hugs your way and words of condolences to you and family. May the Lord bless and comfort you – till you meet again!!!
Love Jean