Clay A. Hilbert

Clayton Alan Hilbert 76, passed away peacefully at home in Carmel, Ca on February 23, 2022 with his wife Janet near his side. He was a lifetime resident of the Monterey Peninsula, born April 22, 1945. He attended Carmel Elementary Schools as well as Carmel High School, where he graduated in 1963.

Clay’s parents were Dorothy (Benson) Hilbert & Harry Clayton Hilbert. He is survived by his wife Janet of 56 years, Son, David (Denise), Grandson Hayden (Samantha), Granddaughter Aubry, and an older brother Harrison Hilbert, of Pocatello, Idaho.

At a young age, Clay was taught by his father how to make the delicious ice cream that his father’s creamery on Ocean Ave. in Carmel was known for serving. Clay became known for his love of ice cream. Entering the Navy in 1966, Clay served two years aboard the aircraft carrier the Kitty Hawk, in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, and was awarded two Bronze Stars. He returned to the Peninsula to work at a variety of jobs, ranging from Carpentry to Industrial Welding. He could repair almost anything.

Clay enjoyed meeting and conversing with people. He had a wonderful sense of humor, often making people laugh under stressful circumstances. He enjoyed gardening and once had a south facing fence of his residence covered in well-manicured roses, a joyful welcoming each spring. (They are probably just starting to bloom now.)

Clay will be remembered as a kind person who was always available to lend a helping hand to friends & neighbors.

May Clay rest in peace, freed from failing health that hindered him in the final years of his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Clay may be made to:

Carpenter's House Church, Seaside, Ca

Animal Friends Rescue Project, Pacific Grove

Donor’s choice of organization

A Celebration of Life will be held at later date