Steven (Steve) Mark Clay

Steven Mark Clay
Des Moines, Iowa

Steven Mark Clay, 64, passed away on January 28, 2025 in Urbandale. He was born on December 13, 1960 to Joseph and Jennie (Tonelli) Clay in Des Moines.

Steve worked at Principal Financial and Meredith Drive Reformed Church. In his youth he loved biking around the streets of Des Moines and enjoyed the outdoors. As he grew older his caring heart grew and he always found a way to brighten anybody’s day. Throughout his life he found ways to serve his local community and his church community. His children were his pride and joy; he supported his son, Tim, in the Hawkeye Marching Band and his daughter, Katy in her wrestling manager days. In his later years he became a pillar of the Senior Suites of the Urbandale community. His legacy will be one of a kind and generous man who never hesitated to help those around him.

Steve is survived by his son, Tim Clay; daughter, Katy (Justin) Lajoie; brother, Brian (Carol) Clay and nieces, Jordyn and Reagan Clay.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gene Clay; mother, Jennie Clay and brother Tom Clay.

Family will greet guests on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the funeral home. Steve will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines.

Steve’s family would like to thank the Senior Suites of Urbandale for providing impeccable care for their dad over the last 8 years. They also want to extend their gratitude to “mean nurse” Melinda!

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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