Clayton Burmood

Clayton Howard Burmood, 92 of Boonville, formerly of the Wood River/Shelton, Nebraska area, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, Missouri. An open house memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, all are welcome.

He was born on September 19, 1933, in Ravenna, Nebraska, the only son of Gaius and Lou Ella (Dixon) Burmood.

Clayton grew up in Wood River Nebraska, graduating from Wood River High School. He was married to Joan Adele Kikendall in 1953. They raised their four children on a farm near Shelton.

He was a lifelong farmer, often working alongside his father, Gaius. Clayton loved gardening, even having an immaculate garden after retirement. He was a proud veteran who served his country during the Korean War.

He was a huge Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and a dog lover, always having a four-legged companion by his side.

Clayton is survived by his children: Linda Adair (William) of Boonville, Missouri, Nancy Ragains (Michael) of Springfield, Missouri, Dean Burmood of Largo, Florida; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Gary Isom; daughter-in-law Carol Burmood; and long-term companion Georgia Lacey.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard-Millard Funeral Home of Booneville, MO and Apfel Funeral Home of Grand Island, NE.