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Obituary: Myron Clauson

Myron Clauson, age 74, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Yorkville, died Friday.

Larson-Nelson Funeral Home provided the following obituary:

Myron Clauson, age 74, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012.  He was born on June 3, 1938 in Helmar, IL the son of Simon and Mamie (Larson) Clauson.

Mr. Clauson spent his career as a CPA/finance director of chemical corporations and lived in Europe for 5 years.  He was an avid golfer, snow skier and traveler with a prankster’s sense of humor. He loved crossword puzzles and professional sports of every kind.

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He is survived by his children, Tawney Clauson of St. Louis, MO, Vicki Clauson of San Diego, CA, and Matthew Clauson of Spartanburg, SC; his brothers, Orven (Lois) Clauson of Yorkville, IL and Sherlyn (Violet) Clauson of Davis, IL; his sister, Audrey (Dean) Hodney of Yorkville, IL; his sister-in-law, Shirley Clauson of Surprise, AZ; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Simon and Mamie Clauson; his brother, Duane Clauson; and his sister, Reta Clauson.

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Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd in Yorkville, IL. Interment will follow in the Helmar Lutheran Cemetery in Newark, IL.

Friends may visit from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.

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