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Fremont · Hooper · Scribner Nebraska 68025

Clayton H. Liston
December 17, 2007

Clayton H. Liston

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Clayton was born August 16, 1911 in Nickerson to Frank and Hellena 'Hilbers' Liston. He grew up in Nickerson and attended Nickerson schools. He was confirmed on April 1, 1928 at Grace Lutheran Church. In Clayton's early years he worked as a farmer, and farmed for others as well including his brother Frank, he also worked at the Scribner Air Base. Clayton and Ruth Meier were married in Hooper on June 5, 1940. The couple moved to the Hooper area in 1947 were they farmed until retiring into Hooper. Clayton loved to camp and fish and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.

Survivors:
Son ? John and wife Kimberly Liston of Hooper
Daughter ? Joan Licht of Hooper

7 grandchildren
7 great-grandchildren

Sister ? Lolita Porter of Scribner
2 Sisters-in-law ? Laverle Liston of Hooper
Evelyn Liston of Fremont

Clayton was preceded in death by his wife Ruth on September 30, 1984; son Jimmy, a grandson, 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

The funeral will be Saturday December 22, 10:00am at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Visitation will be on Friday (Dec. 21) from 3pm until 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue 1 hour before service at the church.

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Visitation
Ludvigsens Hooper Funeral Chapel
Service
Redeemer Lutheran Church

Condolences(9)

  1. Jerry and Georgia Eckert
    Fremont, NE Friday, December 21, 2007 We are sorry to learn of the death of your father, father-in-law, and grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you peace knowing he is singing praises in heaven now!
  2. Faith (Palmer) Hemme
    Fremont, Thursday, December 20, 2007 Sorry for your loss, especially this time of year. May you look to God for comfort and always believe there is a reason, and things happen in his time. God Bless.
  3. Jim Byroad
    Dallas, Tx Thursday, December 20, 2007 Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  4. Doug & Charlene Selberg
    Rapid City, SD Wednesday, December 19, 2007 I have many memories of Clayton & Ruth. They were such good and faithful friends of Mom & Dad. Ruth & Clayton's anniverary was the same day as Doug & mine. Now both Clayton & Ruth are gone. We extend our deepest sympathy. Blessings, Charlene & Doug
  5. Ron and Kay Lewis
    Morganton, Nc Wednesday, December 19, 2007 To John ,Kim and family, Was reading the Fremont paper and notice that your dad passed away. I am very sorry to hear this. I remember him well John, always full of fun!! He had a full and a great 96 years of life. Please accept our sympathy during this time. Take care, Kay and Ron Lewis
  6. Bob and Allison Fachman
    Hooper, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Bob and I will always remember Clayton fondly. He was full of humor and had a quick wit, and laugh. We enjoyed serving him and visiting with him at the Hooper Inn. Our girls remember trick or treating at Clayton's. - they appreciated the quarters. Our condolences and prayers go out to Joan and John and your families.
  7. Pegge Hertzfeldt
    Hooper, NE Wednesday, December 19, 2007 My deepest sympathies to the family. You are in my prayers. Pegge
  8. Quentin & Ramona Marquardt
    Mesa, AZ Wednesday, December 19, 2007 You have our sympathy. We always new and enjoyed his wit and humor. For this we shall always remember him.
  9. Nick and Susan Janssen
    Hooper, NE Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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