Obituary of Clayton Wade Mineault

Clayton Wade Mineault was born on January 24, 1971, entering this world at 9 Lbs 1 1/2 ounces, larger than life right from the start. He was a little boy like other little boys, cutting his sister Shari's hair when he was 4. He was a good a student in school but decided to drop-out in Grade 10 and enter the workforce. He did realize the importance of an education and obtained his GED as an adult. Clayton started out cooking at Turkey Manor in Dawson Creek and throughout his early career, cooking played an important role. Clay also did some work in construction, pest control, auto-wrecking and worked at the casino. Clay met his first wife, Jeanie, while cooking at the Yellowhead Inn in Price George. Clay completed the Culinary Arts Program at the College of New Caledonia. Clay was so excited when their little girl Shaeli was born in 1999. Though Clay and Jeanie found they loved each other, they couldn't seem to live with each other but they continued to be good friends and Shaeli was his pride and joy. In 2009, Clay returned to school at BCIT working on new courses for WCB, and Workplace Health & Safety. While at BCIT Clay met his fiance, Carol. Clay returned to his roots in Dawson Creek after finishing school. He worked at AB Security with his parents as their Safety Coordinator. He also started his own company, Phoenix Safety Consulting. He had just started his new venture as a Fire Extinguish Technician. Clayton passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Dawson Creek, at the age of 41 years. A prayer service was held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm from Reynars Chapel, Dawson Creek, BC. A Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Notre Dame Catholic Church, Dawson Creek, Fr. Michael Anyasoro officiated, Interment followed in the Brookside Cemetery. Clayton was predeceased by his grandparents and Daughter; Jeri. Clayton is survived by his Daughter; Shaeli, Parents; Clarence and Kathy, Sisters; Shari (Percy) Dergez, Wendy Mineault (Larry Bonin), Trina (James) Ogg and Sara Caldwell. Brother; Wyatt Caldwell, Fiance; Carol Bishop, Step-children; Veronica and Blake Bishop, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memories Presented By Clay's Aunt; Debbie Henderson. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Clayton to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, 938 - 28 Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium