Hi Derek,

These last 5 years have seemed to fly by but my broken heart still aches for you. Knowing you’re at peace under God’s loving protection gives me hope that I will be with you again. I miss you sooooo much! Your booming voice and your bright smile !!! Your quick wit, compassion for animals, and big hugs make me smile. 

I love you my Derek (please say hi to Monya, give her one of your big hugs from me please). And please pray for your brother - I miss him too ! 

Love, Mom

Hello my dear son… I miss you so much!!! It’s now been 4 years since you left us and there are days that I am still is complete disbelief!  If I didn’t know you were in heaven and wreaking all kinds of havoc, I wouldn’t make it. (Ha!) Your smile is ingrained in my heart and I look forward to seeing it in person one day, God willing.  You’re my precious angel and I will love you til the day I die! 

Rest peacefully my Derek (and please give Monya a hug from me). I love you!

Mom

Hi Derek,

Today is the day two years ago we found out you passed away.  My heart continues to ache knowing  you physically are not here.  I miss your massive hugs and your bright smile.  I was just with your grandpa ... he misses you too!  I also miss you and your brother being able to spend time together -- sometimes I would just sit back and watch the two of you (marveling at the blessing my boys gave to me).  

I am grateful for the memories and the many lessons learned.  

I know you continue to "flolick" up in heaven with Monya.  I can't wait to see you again (God willing).  You are and always will be so precious to me, my first born son.  

I love you, My Derek!

Mom

Hello my Derek,
Yesterday was one year since you passed away.  I know I should have written this yesterday but it took all of my energy to partake in the day.  Michael and I planted a tree in your honor (an apple tree to add to our mini apple orchard).  We’ve been enjoying your blueberry bush and lemon bush this year and I know your tree will produce beautiful apples – the addition of your ashes will assure great success!
Do you know how much I miss you?  I thank God every day that you are safe in heaven but there is still a hole in my life without you.  I miss you calls and seeing your shiny face.  Some days are ok but most days I just focus on putting one foot in front of the other and breathing.  It’s no fun not having my sons be a part of my life.  By the way, reach out to your brother and please tell him how much you love him.  I am worried about him.  Also, could you please tell your dad that he was/is a good father and did all he could for you.  Parents will always live with the “would’a could’a should’a scenarios” and, of course, I do too, but I would like for your dad to know that perhaps your purpose was achieved in your short 29 years.  Only God gets to know what that purpose truly was but I know, for me, you were a bright and energetic light in my life and I will always be grateful for your presence (dare I say, presents?). 
Well I think it’s time for another good cry then back to my day.  I love you so much precious angel!
Hugs and misses,
Mom


Happy Birthday Derek. I know that this birthday brings you health, happiness, vitality, and a peace you have long searched for. For 30 years you have given me more laughs, smiles, tears and fears than I could have asked for. And many of those I didn’t ask for but I accepted them as the reward for having you in my life. I will always love you and miss you and not a moment in the rest of my life will a moment pass when you will not be on my mind or in my heart. You are home and, yes, you are free.

Dear Derek,
Today would have been your 30th birthday.  I miss you so much my son! I hope you are "frolicking" in heaven's gardens and peacefully enjoying your eternal life.  I love you my precious angel.  Please say hi to Monya for me (tell her I love her) and give her one of your tremendous hugs (then scare the crap out of her when she least expects it ... hehehehehe).  Hold a spot for me -- I will be with you again, God willing.  I am sorry for not always understanding you but I continue to grow into a better person  because of you.  Thank you Sweetheart!

I love you my Derek,
Mom xoxoxoxo

you’ve been shuffling through my brain waves lately & now i know why. (it must have been a clockwork orange.)

i’m sorry that i didn’t stay in touch. i’m even sorrier now that i know that i’ve missed your launch. now i’m left with the tings that i should have said, but never got around to saying & even though i have my doubts, i hope that somehow you’ll get this -

thank you for all of the gnarly car rides & singing ‘bad romance’ at the top of your lungs. thank you for the movie nights at your parents house. thank you for the tears & the heart melts. thank you for trying to fix what was broken even when you didn’t have all the tools. thank you for making messes with me in mr. schmidt’s classroom - you know what’s up. thank you for all of the great times. thank you for the scary times. thank you for the laughs.

may the wind always be at your back & the sun upon your face.
& may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars. love you for always, muh dood. xo

Hey Derek,
 How are you doing? I know you are busy with visiting old friends and family. But I would like to hear from you. You know, send me a sign of your spirit. I'll know it when I see/hear/feel it. Nobody had an energy like you. 
Hey, while you are there please give Mudge and Peanut a hug. I miss them and I really miss you so let me know you are good.
There is probably an old car there with your name on it. No speed limits there I would bet.
So were are just going about our day figuring out how a day without your energy here will go. Thank God we have your spirit.  I would really be sad then.
Ok, just let me know how you are doing now. I will wait. Love you, DAD

I am Free

Do not grieve for me, for now I am free.
I am following the path God has chosen for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I have found now peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared , a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these are things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life has been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
do not lengthen your time with undue grief.
Lift your heart up and peace to thee,
God wanted me now, he set me free.

Derek, we miss you SOOO much... we send all of our love to you & to all of your loved ones that you left behind. We hope that you & them find peace. You were an AMAZING human & we are glad that you touched our lives. Sleep well, Kerri and Andy ❤

I would like to thank you all for taking the time to visit this site and for helping us celebrate Derek’s life. 

Most of you knew Derek at various phases of his life but I had the privilege and honor of knowing him all his life. His favorite color was blue, his favorite number was 2, and when he was little, he had to do the “squat test” to make sure his pants were not too tight. He was athletic, smart, funny, sensitive, creative, and had a great love for animals. When he was young, Derek liked scary movies, loud screaming music, and had a propensity to collect the oddest things (he was a sad to learn that rolly pollies do not live very long in a box in his dresser drawer and reconstructing mice from owl pellets was not going to bring them back to life).  My son had a tender soul, a sweet spirit, and a smile that could melt your heart. Derek grew into a man who was always willing to keep “trying” and I admired his tenacity. His greatest love of all, however, was his family. Derek was crazy about his little brother from day one and I will never forget about the first time he saw Devin and said, “little tiny baby feet,” as we made sure our new addition arrived with regulation parts. 

Derek, the pain I feel since your passing is unbearable at times and I am not sure if it will ever end. One thing I am sure about is that you are up in heaven (probably scaring the crap out of Monya) and at peace with your beautiful heart intact. I will cherish and share my memories of you for the rest of my life. I am eternally grateful that our Lord has allowed me to be your mother for the 29 years you had on this earth. 
Love forever,
Mom xoxo


This breaks my heart.   I’ve known Derek since I was 5 years old; me and his younger brother Devin were best friends.  There are countless memories that we have shared, and I’ll never forget how we looked up to him.   Sleepless nights playing video games, sport matches, high school shenanigans... he was always a great person, with great insight, and a great spirit.  My heart is heavy for your family today Derek, but you are in a better place.   To his family, let me know if there is anything you ever need. I love you guys.    

I am so sorry to hear about Derek's passing.
I remember the first time I met Derek when he was about 4 years old and what good friends he and Andrew became.

Derek was my best friend while we were growing up and I looked up to him like a big brother. The Clawsons were family to my sister and I. We spent more time with them that we did at our own house for many years. I don’t have childhood memories that don’t involve Derek and Devin. I wish we didn’t loose touch over the years, but I have so many fond memories of growing up with you, Derek. I hope that you are in a better place. Rest easy my friend. 

Thank you Drew and Ricky for sharing your thoughts of Derek. You both received a piece of Derek that no one else experienced and I thank you. Collectively our Derek experiences only begin to define what Derek was. He is at peace now and we can reflect.

Thank you everybody

I first met Derek in middle school and we carried our friendship throughout high school. He was always such a great friend. Always there when you needed someone to talk to and make you feel better. Even though we’ve lost touch over the years and only spoken once every few months, I have and always will cherish our friendship. I’m going to miss you bud. Say hello to Dylan for all of us. ❤️ See you again someday.
Love you Derek!
Tiffany 

I met Derek a few years back and we instantly became friends, I was lucky enough to to live with Derek and work with Derek for a moving company for a while. One memory I have of Derek is when we were on our way home from work I turned on a song he hadn’t heard. It was welcome home, son by radical face. Derek said it was one of the purest songs he ever heard. I will never forget the way he described that song because he was also one of the purest humans I have ever met.  

Thank you for being my friend Derek, I will see you soon brother.  

Drew 

Praying you will sense God’s peace in a way that brings rest for your heart... Sincerest Sympathy, Cousin Carol 

I will always remember Derik’s beautiful smile.  His whole face lit up.  In addition, we could never seem to get enough of his Home Alone imitation scream, complete with hands over his face!  We pretty much lost contact with him in his teenage years.  So our memories are about a great little kid who was full of energy but was always respectful and fun.  Our hearts go out to his Mom and Dad, and certainly his younger brother. 

Derek was one of my best friends when I initially moved out to LA. I still remember the first day we met . Long golden hair with a fierce beard to match it. We went camping together and I remember him doing a front flip off of a cliff into the waters below and I couldn’t match the same bravery he had. We shared a house hold for nearly a year and he was one of the few people to keep me grounded when things got real rough for me. We laughed , we cried , but we always found away to get through it . I wish we could’ve experienced a lot more in our lives together, but I know that your soul rests in good hands now. I’ll always keep you close to my heart brother . Forever and always. Thank you to his family for allowing me to experience years of happiness and growth because of the way you raised him. Sending my love and prayers to you all.

Sending our love & deepest sympathy at this time. Please know that you are in our prayers. Love and God's blessings,
Aunt Terry and Family
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO 🙏💕💐

Derek's passion for family was a gift and he touched the hearts of everyone he met.  His heart for people and animals was beautiful and so loving.  I cherish all my memories of him and wish I could have developed more, but I have comfort in knowing he is home and in peace with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.   His smile was magnetic and his funny sense of humour was contagious.  I see is beautiful eyes and smile in my mind and heart with every thought.  My prayers goes out to all our family and his friends.  We have a guardian angle now.  He has taught us so much, and he gave us a gift of love and hope in a way that only he could teach.  Thank you Derek.  I love you my sweet nephew, until we meet again dear beautiful soul.

I love you and miss you very much!  You always felt like a little brother to me.  I am so grateful to have you in my life.  I was so glad to hear your voice on Friday. And that we got to tell each other how much we love one another. I know you are with Jesus  now .  Please give Monya a big hug for me.  Love Jaclyn

There are so many fond memories it's hard to choose only one. I can tell you he was the most beautiful baby full of life who grew to a beautiful man full of love.  When I think of Derek I can't help but smile and sometimes  just laugh. He was so full of life and love .  He was so funny. He and his brother my beloved nephews made me laugh so hard more times than I can count!  My daughter and I were very blessed to talk with each other recently. A conversation filled with love and laughter. And now he gets to entertain the angels until we are together again. I love you so very much and will miss you until I see you again.  God bless you

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Derek Andrew Clawson

1 juillet 1991 – 16 septembre 2020

Glendale Funeral Home

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