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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272295
Title: Clayton J. Macklin
Date: 9/7/2006-8/29/2026
Inscription/Marks: 9/7/2006
Summary: Clayton Jasper Macklin, 19, of Watford City, ND, unexpectedly passed away on August 29, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate Clayton's life will be held at a later date. Though Clayton's time with us was far too short, his warmth, kindness, and unforgettable laugh left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.  Clayton was born on September 7, 2006, in Cañon City, CO, the cherished son of Cary and Teresa and beloved sibling to Hallie. He lived in Colorado until the age of 7, when his family relocated to Watford City in 2014. Clayton graduated from Watford City High School in 2025. In high school, he was active in the school's FFA chapter and remained involved in the alumni group. One of his favorite FFA memories was going to the national convention in Indianapolis with his mom in 2023. Clayton had just started a new job that he was so excited about. Clayton was a unique soul who could talk about anything. One of the things that he loved the most in his life was his family.  Clayton became an uncle on January 23, 2026, and holding his nephew for the first time was one of his proudest moments.  Clayton loved video games, especially Call of Duty and Halo.  Some of his most beloved memories include shooting his first doe with his dad, experimenting in the kitchen, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. He loved hanging out with his friends, but he also loved going to his room to relax and be Clayton. Clayton had a smile and personality that would light up a room. You knew that he was near when you heard his infectious laugh nearby.  He was the type of person who always strived to make you laugh. He became active in the local RC club and was always so excited to show you his newest car or talk about the next race.  Clayton is survived by his parents, Cary and Teresa Macklin; his sister, Hallie (Lane) Christensen; his nephew, Callahan; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, his paternal grandfather, and his great-aunt, with whom he had a special bond. 
Red ID: FND_I_79788

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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