August 27, 1967 – October 5, 2024
Rikki Rae Claymore, 57, of Aberdeen passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her home.
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.
Rikki Rae Claymore was born August 27, 1967 in Eagle Butte to Grady Claymore and the late Donna Rae Claymore.
Rikki spent most of her life in Aberdeen, where she was raised by her father, Grady Claymore, and mother, Robyn Claymore. She graduated from Roncalli High School in 1986, and after high school she embarked on a journey to Boston, MA, to experience life as a nanny. Rikki later attended the University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in accounting.
In 1987, Rikki moved back home to be closer to her parents and to raise her first baby boy, Kellen Grady Claymore, who blessed her life on December 10, 1987. On March 17, 1989, she welcomed her St. Patrick’s Day baby and lucky charm, Tyler “Thom” Claymore. On August 13, 1990, she welcomed her baby girl, Kortnee Kristyn. On May 7, 1993, Britnee Robyn-Donna was born and completed her family.
Rikki had a special bond with race horses and her race track family. Being at the track with her bay horse, Miss Lissie Belle, was her favorite of all. Rikki lived for her time at the Brown County Fairgrounds race track every summer. She took special trips to famous race tracks, including the Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN and the Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Canada.
Rikki leaves behind her life partner Rob Carlson; her oldest son, Kellen Grady Claymore (Rebecca Claymore) of Rapid City; daughter Britnee Claymore of Aberdeen; granddaughter Caylee June Claymore; grandson Benjamin Claymore-Wacholz of Aberdeen; father Grady Claymore; mom Robyn Claymore of Eagle Butte; brothers Brad Claymore of Aberdeen and Jay’de Claymore of Denver, CO; and many friends and family.
Rikki is now at peace as she joins the Spirit World with her youngest son Tyler; oldest daughter Kortnee; brother Bryce; uncle JD; mother Donna Rae; grandparents Leonard and Sybil Claymore and Chuck and Katie Hiett; and many other relatives and friends.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.