Clayton Wayne McBroom, 71

Clayton Wayne McBroom, 71, of Libby, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Polson on April 29, 1943, to Floy “Idella” (Howell) and Clifford (Cliff) McBroom.  

He was the youngest of five children and the only boy. Clayton was affectionately known to the family as “Buzz”. He grew up in the Polson area and spent most of his young adult life there.  

He married Marilyn (Conart) and they had a son, Michael McBroom. They divorced soon after. Several years later he met and married Anita (Engel). They had three children, Rose Mary (deceased), Clayton Jr., and Kris Janette. They were married for 22 years before divorcing.  

Clayton worked in several sawmills in Polson, Ronan and St. Mary’s, Idaho, before going to work at the Plum Creek Plywood Plant in Columbia Falls where he worked for more than 20 years before retiring and starting his second career as a journeyman carpenter. He worked as a journeyman in several states over the years including Alaska. 

After his retirement, he planned on returning to Alaska to build a cabin and pan for gold. Unfortunately, he became ill and decided to stay in Libby, close to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Rose Mary.

Survivors include his sisters, Carol, Myrna, Floy and Sandra; half-sister Gerry; half-brothers Corey and Lyle; sons Michael McBroom and Clayton McBroom, Jr.; daughter Kris and husband Hilton (Bill) Bowers; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. 

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Scott Lacefield and his “team” for the wonderful care that they gave him as well as the friends and extended family for their love and support. At his request there will be no services. The family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.