September 14, 1969 – October 4, 2024
Bryce Claymore, 55, of Aberdeen left this world on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte. Burial followed at Mossman Cemetery at Ridgeview.
Bryce Alan Claymore was born on September 14, 1969, at the Eagle Butte Hospital to Grady Claymore and Donna Claymore, following close on the heels of his twin, Brad.
He lived his early years on the ranch at Marksville and in Eagle Butte. He moved with Grady and Robyn and his siblings to Aberdeen where he attended Roncalli High School and Aberdeen Central, graduating from Central. He loved sports, playing football and basketball in high school.
He enrolled at Northern State University in the fall of 1994. Bryce graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1998. He spent much of his life in government service, working for the Indian Health Service and the U.S. Forest Service, among others. In his work life, he traversed the country from Washington, D.C. and West Virginia, through Minnesota, Montana, and Arizona to Sacramento, CA where he served as the CEO of an adolescent treatment center.
In Minnesota, Bryce married Laura Gustafson on May 31, 2009. They were blessed by the birth of their son, Jack Allyn Claymore, on August 22, 2010.
Bryce was an avid Raiders fan. Being a loving, caring, thoughtful and generous soul, Bryce treated the family to a Raiders game in January 2023. He also enjoyed playing slowpitch softball and would travel miles for a great game of golf, especially with his cousins or uncles.
Bryce joins many family members in the spirit world, including his mother Donna Rae Claymore; his nephew Tyler Thom; niece Kortnee Kristyn; uncle JD Claymore; grandparents Leonard and Syble Claymore and Chuck and Katie Hiett; and many other family members and friends. His sister, Rikki Rae, followed closely behind Bryce on this final journey.
Bryce leaves behind his son Jack; his parents Grady and Robyn; twin brother Brad Allen; younger brother Jayde; nephews Kellen and River; niece Britnee; great-nieces Bria and Caylee; great-nephews Kyan and Benjamin; aunts, uncles, and many, many cousins, as well as lifelong friends.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.