Clayton Metzger

Clayton Metzger passed away suddenly on Friday, September 19, 2025, at The Rocky View Lodge in Crossfield, Alberta — a place he called home since the passing of his beloved wife, Carole Beverley Metzger, in 2017. He was 85 years old.

Clay will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Marc Lacharite of Airdrie; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Colleen Metzger of Garrington Acres; son, Darrin Metzger of Rocky Mountain House; five grandchildren — Rachelle (Juho), Brandi (Brendon), Ryan (Kelsey), Alex (Alyssa), and Jocelyn; four great-grandchildren — Corbin, Brooke, Abigail, and Ava; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Gladys Jones of Bearberry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be fondly remembered by his friend Tanya Langille of Crossfield.

Clay, also known as Dad, Papa, and Great-Grandpa, was born to Alexander and Bertha Metzger on December 10, 1939, and raised in Beiseker, Alberta. After meeting and marrying Carole (Beverley) Jones, he moved to Calgary, where they began their life together.

Over the years, Clay worked hard and took great pride in everything he did. He began his career on the oil rigs in Cynthia before serving as a postman in Calgary. Later, Clay became a business owner, operating The Gulf Truck Stop (formerly located at the corner of 16th Avenue and 36th Street NE), a Husky gas station in Vernon, BC, and the Husky Truck Stop on Barlow Trail and 32nd Avenue NE in Calgary. He later moved to Red Deer, where he worked for Derkson Transport as a manager and driver. In 1989, Clay returned to Calgary to run the Fas Gas on 17th Avenue SE. He went on to work for Arley’s Transport before retiring in 2004.

Clay loved spending his summers at the acreage he called his “home away from home,” where he enjoyed lending a hand to others — fixing water pumps, splitting wood, and always offering a friendly wave during his daily quad rides. He also introduced many friends to the game of washeroo, hosting tournaments over the past 35 years (and winning most of them!). In the winter months, until about six years ago, he enjoyed curling — especially the post-game camaraderie and shared beverages with friends.

A Celebration of Life for Clayton will take place in the spring of 2026 at the Rocky View Lodge in Crossfield, Alberta. Details will be announced at a later date.

We’ll love you forever, we’ll miss you always… May you rest in peace.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to:

Rocky View Lodge Residents Fund, 1220 Hammond Avenue (Box 159), Crossfield, Alberta T0M 0S0. (403)-946-5615