Sarah Clyatt

Sarah Clyatt of Maple Valley passed away on August 15, 2013 at the Auburn Medical Center at the age of 51. Sarah was born on March 14, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Joan Catron. Throughout her childhood, she lived in Midwestern states up until her freshman year of high school when her family moved to San Diego, California. On January 28, 1989 she married Gary Clyatt and became Mrs. Sarah Clyatt; the same year they moved to Maple Valley, WA. In January 2013, the couple celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary.

Sarah was a stay-at-home mom for 21 years; raising her two children. She was president of the family business for 24 years. She was also an active member of the Tahoma School District and the City of Maple Valley. Every year, she would volunteer in her children’s classroom at least once every few weeks as well as chaperone all of their field trips. She also volunteered for all the bake sales and charity events that the school put on. Sarah also attended the City of Maple Valley council meetings where she would voice her opinion about some of the upcoming events that were going on in Maple Valley. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh and beautiful smile and her willingness to help others.

She is survived by her husband Gary Clyatt; a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Amanda Clyatt, who live in Fayetteville, North Carolina; a daughter Alexandra Clyatt; a sister Alicen Catron-Schneider, of Los Angeles, CA; and two brothers, Chris Catron, Florida and Rob Catron, San Diego, CA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Catron in 1992 and her father, Robert Catron in 2009.

In her memory, contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Food Bank.

She will forever be missed and in our hearts.