Our beloved father Clayton Arnold Rowe passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 79. He leaves behind his two sons, Todd (Lisa) and Clint, and grandchildren Skylar (Tanysha), Dana and Morgan, and great grandchildren Serenity, Nevaeh and Hunter.

He was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan on October 19, 1945, and spent his childhood on the family farm working along side his parents Howard and Edna, and siblings Hugh (Beatrice), Carol (Dale) and Wayne (Jeannine).  His parents, his wife Judy and brother Wayne have predeceased him.

Clay and the love of his life, Judith Ann (Reardon) were married in 1968 and had 47 happy years together until her passing in October of 2015.  They made their home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he began his career with Prince Albert Pulp and Paper, later Weyerhaeuser.  They then moved out to Emma Lake in 1975 where they built their home at McPhail Cove, before returning to Prince Albert the summer of 1984.  During these years he also took a few years off from the pulp mill to run a Masonry business building Fireplaces, until a back injury forced him to return to the pulp mill a few years later.

After returning to Prince Albert Clay owned and managed several rental properties in Prince Albert and also a 12-unit apartment building in Rosthern for a few years.  He was very handy with all types of carpentry and along with both his sons teaching them this ability, and including them in various projects he undertook on his days off.

Clay and Judy had many adventures together and made several trips to the Yukon in their VW camper van, some with their son Todd, as well as in later years with their various other RV’s.  Several of their favourite places to camp and fish included Missinippe, Weyakiwn and Anglin Lake.  They liked to include their grandchildren, Skylar and Dana, in many of these camping trips.

Clay had a lifelong interest in fishing and loved to spend his time on the water, especially Anglin Lake.  He passed this passion along to his children and grandchildren.  One of his favourite sayings was “fishy fishy in the brook, come and bite papa’s hook” with his grandchildren.

There will be no memorial or funeral service at Clay’s request and the family asks that if you wish to make a tribute in Clay’s name to make a donation to your charity of choice in lieu of flowers or other gifts.

• Date : 2025-01-07
• Location : Prince Albert, Sk