Robert William Clayton

February 25, 1932 - June 18, 2017

Surrounded by family Robert William Clayton made his journey to heaven on Sunday June 18, 2017. He was born February 25, 1932 in Syracuse, New York to Alonzo W. Clayton and Doris Lamb Clayton. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara Clayton and 4 children: Robin Shaffer (Curt Shaffer), Kim Clayton, Rolanda Cordero and his son Robert Clayton II. He will be missed by all. He came to Santa Barbara in May of 1951 as a young Seabee stationed at Port Hueneme where it was his fate to meet Barbara Jourdan, the woman who would steal his heart. He was deployed to Guam and over the next two years they wrote each other daily. Upon his return in 1953 they married. A week after their marriage he was sent to Korea for 2 years so the daily correspondence continued. On his return Bob and Barbara made their home in Santa Barbara and started their family. Bob was member of Local Plumber and Pipefitters Union 114 for over 50 years. He taught plumbing apprenticeship classes and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed working with his hands and spent many hours on his scroll saw cutting out many intricate patterns for the beautiful woodcrafts he created for his friends and loved ones. Through the years Bob and Barbara participated in many bowling events and leagues at San Marcos Bowling Alley. In 2004 they were invited to try lawn bowling and they were hooked. They have been very active members of Mac Kenzie Park Lawn Bowls Club. In addition to his immediately family Bob leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral will be graveside Tuesday June 27 at 11:00A.M at the Goleta Cemetery 44 San Antonio Rd, Santa Barbara, California 93111