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Gail Patricia Arvidson Clay

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Birth	:	28 Aug 1922 Harlan County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2015 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rangiora Methodist Cemetery, Rangiora, Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-43.2909600, 172.5934900
Description	:	Private Family Graveside Services and inurnment for Gail P. Clay were conducted from Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege. Gail Patricia Clay, 92 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. She was born August 28, 1922, near Ragan, Nebraska, the youngest of four children born to William and May Matilda (Beckham) Arvidson. Gail attended primary school in Ragan, later graduating from Holdrege High School with the class of 1940. On May 25, 1947, she was united in... Read More	Private Family Graveside Services and inurnment for Gail P. Clay were conducted from Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege. Gail Patricia Clay, 92 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. She was born August 28, 1922, near Ragan, Nebraska, the youngest of four children born to William and May Matilda (Beckham) Arvidson. Gail attended primary school in Ragan, later graduating from Holdrege High School with the class of 1940. On May 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to LaMont Elmer Clay and to this union, two children were born: LaMont M. and Karen. The family made their home in Holdrege. Together, LaMont and Gail enjoyed Blue Grass Festivals and Square Dancing and as the years went on, LaMont would still grab his favorite gal and dance her across the living room. Gail was employed at the Brewster Clinic as a receptionist and at the Holdrege Public Library. LaMont and Gail also owned and operated the Sweden Creme Drive Inn for several years as well. She enjoyed China painting and golfing and made the best potato salad in the World! Her family was always her first priority. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and volunteered at the Holdrege Food pantry, Meals on Wheels and Christian Homes. Gail was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, LaMont in 1989; one sister, Irene Arehart; and two brothers: Bernard Arvidson and Dayton Arvidson. She leaves to mourn her passing; her children: LaMont M. Clay of Grand Island, Nebraska, Karen Straub and her husband, Doug of Lincoln, Nebraska; three grandchildren: Michelle, Beth and Sarah; three great-grandchildren: Noell, Audrey, and Alexis; along with many other relatives, friends and neighbors. The family honored Gail’s wish for cremation. There was no memorial book signing. A memorial has been established in Gail’s honor and will be designated at a later date. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege was in charge of the arrangements.

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Gail Patricia Arvidson Clay's memorial is located at: Rangiora Methodist Cemetery, Rangiora, Waimakariri District, New Zealand.
When did Gail Patricia Arvidson Clay death?
Gail Patricia Arvidson Clay death on 6 Jan 2015 in Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: -43.2909600
Longitude: 172.5934900

Family Members:

Parent

William Oscar Arvidson

(1889 - 1972)

May Matilda Beckham Arvidson

(1890 - 1981)

Spouse

LaMont Elmer Clay

(1922 - 1989)

Siblings

Irene Alice Arvidson Arehart

(1914 - 2001)

Bernard Wayne Arvidson

(1918 - 1978)

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Rangiora, Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.2909600, 172.5934900

2. Rangiora Park Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.2908200, 172.5986500

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Coordinate: -43.2955470, 172.5945540

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Coordinate: -43.3018511, 172.6068868

6. Rangiora Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.3195400, 172.6672900

12. St. Paul's Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.3593380, 172.6065530

13. Te Kai a te Atua Urupā
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Coordinate: -43.3595600, 172.6610100

14. Kaiapoi Public Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.3761690, 172.6364140

15. Mandeville Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.3762080, 172.5408590

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Coordinate: -43.2257200, 172.5003500

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Coordinate: -43.3701500, 172.4975000

18. Church of England Terrace Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.2315300, 172.7139100

19. Kaiapoi Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.3909700, 172.6510500

20. St Augustine’s Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.4055600, 172.6284700

21. Balcairn Public Cemetery
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22. Eyreton St Thomas' Anglican Cemetery
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23. Brackenbridge Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: -43.1675440, 172.6985610

24. St Paul's Churchyard
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Coordinate: -43.1912600, 172.7392000