Clayton Floyd VanAmburgh, age 76 of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his siblings, David, Gene, Ray, Barbara; and brother-in-law, Donny Parmeter. Clayton is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon VanAmburgh; son, Tim (Jen) VanAmburgh; grandsons, Bailey (Racheal) VanAmburgh, and Brayden VanAmburgh; sisters-in-law, Pam (Bob) Alma, Sue (John) Cross, Cindy (Jim) Staeven, Julie (Jerry) Smith; brother-in-law, Loren (Kathy) Parmeter, Keith (Kathy) Parmeter; along with many nieces and nephews. Clayton graduated from Godwin Heights High School. He went on to serve in the Army during Vietnam with the 101st Airborne earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Clayton then worked for GM and Fisher Body for 38 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 208 and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood, and his Camaro. The family would like to send a special thanks to Corewell Hospice. Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, from 6-8pm at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Inge Whittemore officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pink Arrow Pride, PO Box 246, Lowell, MI 49331.
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Sharon n your family I am so sorry to hear this my heart n prayers are with you n the family so sorry for your loss
Auntie Sharon and family, I am so sorry. I loved Uncle Clayton. Such a good man. My thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Dear Tim, Jen, kids and the entire family:
Our hearts are broken by this tremendous loss. Please know we will keep you close and in our prayers as you say goodbye to your dad and grandpa. May God‘s grace and peace, which surpasses all understanding, guide and comfort you, and made that grace along with the passage of time helped us soften the sharp edges of your grief. With love, John, Kathleen, and kids
Dear Tim,Jen, Sharon and your entire family I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.
Love,
Bran
Dear Tim, Jen, Sharon and family
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Wishing you all moments of peace and comfort.
Love,
Bran
Such a loss he was a rock star in my family world , great man even seeing him at the last leg of life at meijer he was full of stories, and he sure loved his family ,he will be missed
Tom Bergy
Rest in peace, uncle Clayt. I usually have words, but I am feeling overwhelmed. Sadness, love, and guilt, for not getting out there to see you before you passed. Held back by not knowing what to say. I will miss you.
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Sorry for your loss ………….. He served our country well and we thank him for that …….
Although I didn’t know him well …… we do miss him …….
So sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the family I hate when that day comes.
So sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the family I will hate when that day comes.
Sharon n your family I am so sorry to hear this my heart n prayers are with you n the family so sorry for your loss
Condolences to Clayton’s family. He will be remembered for his excellent work ethic and friendly spirit. Rest in peace!
Deepest sympathy to you and Tim and your familys loss! May he rest in peace.
Sending so much love and prayers to Aunt Sharon, Tim, Jen, Bailey and Brayden. Uncle Clayt thank you for your service to our country, for being a good brother in law to my dad, and for always being willing to host our big, crazy family on Easter when I was a little girl. Those Easters in your charming little home with you in the living room watching us all run around probably wondering what that heck was I thinking having these goofballs over?… well, I’m forever thankful you did. Your presence was always felt even when your health meant you had to stay home on holidays. I know you’re in Heaven hugging family and friends tight…. and I just know a slew of dogs you’ve loved throughout your life came running to meet you at the Pearly Gates. Fly high, Uncle Clayt. You leave a legacy of love behind in your precious wife and son and we will love them just as much until we’re reunited in Glory one day. Love, Heather
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. We are sending love and strength to you all during this difficult time.
Bonnie and Peter
I was saddened to hear of Clayts passing. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.