Klayson Auna Barlow
Passed: February 18, 2020
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Klayson Auna Barlow
Passed: February 18, 2020
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Klayson Auna Barlow, age 31 of Surprise, Arizona died February 18, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born February 17, 1989, in Savannah, Georgia, the youngest of three sons born to Gregory and Vyan (Auna) Barlow. As a young boy, he lived in Arlington, Texas where he earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of eight. His family moved to Peoria, Arizona in 1997 and he attended schools there through his junior year at Sunrise Mountain High School. He enjoyed scouting and was proud to have earned his Eagle Scout Rank. As an athlete, he enjoyed a variety of sports. He enjoyed playing tennis and volleyball in high school. As an accomplished volleyball player, he moved to the east side of the valley to play on a more competitive team and graduated from Highland High School. He attended Glendale Community College for a year, then went on to work in a variety of jobs.
Klayson loved to laugh and have fun. He enjoyed camping, riding dirt bikes, and paintballing with his dad and brothers. He loved to fly and was a licensed pilot in both airplanes and helicopters. He was very patriotic and proud of the military and law enforcement service of his grandfathers, father, brothers, and extended family.
Klayson was a father and an uncle. He became a father in 2014. His time with Michael was short as Klayson relocated to Arizona. He spoke often of his love for his son and his desire to be a role model in his life. As an uncle, Klayson cherished his relationships with his five beautiful nieces, Juna, Kali, Abigail, Nami, and Reese.
Klayson had a BIG heart. He enjoyed serving others and freely shared his light with those around him. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he found strength in the hymns and reading the Book of Mormon. He gave away many Books of Mormon to those he met while he was in rehab. He had a testimony of Jesus Christ that he shared to help lift others who struggled as he did. He is loved deeply by his family who feels blessed to have had him in their lives.
Klayson is survived by his son, Michael Gregory Barlow Pazzi; parents, Gregory H. and Vyan K. Barlow; brothers, G. Mitchell and Logan H. Barlow; and grandparents; Hyrum W. Barlow, and Harvey L. and Eva P. Auna. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Patsy R. Hancock. A visitation will be held at 8:30 AM for family, 9:00-9:40 AM all are welcome, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2020, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 15880 W. Cactus Road, Surprise, AZ 85379. Condolences for the family may be left below.
32 responses to Klayson Auna Barlow
Randy Warren says:
March 3, 2020
Vyan and Greg, So sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy & Sheri Warren
Ron Mothersbaugh says:
March 3, 2020
While I hadn’t the good fortune to know Clayton, I knew his father, having worked for him for several years . Greg stands out to me as a very engaging, caring, outgoing man who loves his family very much. This is said because surely his son Clayton was an apple that fell beneath the tree. I know there’s nothing one can say to, in any way, relieve the anguish that will always be felt in the Barlow family. I love you guys.
Jim Beutel says:
March 5, 2020
Klayson, thank god you are in a better place and your demons removed. I feel desparately letting you down as your brother in aviation with my own defeated demon. I wish I had known. I would have offered my hand to help you find your higher power. Surviving my own recovery and now having seven years sober, based on that seamingly simple concept of a persoanl higher power is truely a blessing. Sorry I could’nt assist making that connection for you. However, my revalation over this horrible event for you is my new motivation for reaching out into the aviation commnity to persoannally assist others currently surfering.. We will make your loss a positive for others still surfering.. Sleep well Klayson..
Ron Proctor says:
March 10, 2020
Greg, Vyan and all the Barlow Family; Julie and I are deeply sorry for what your family has had to bear. God bless you with peace as you sort it out in your minds. Sincerlely Ron & Julie Proctor
Jayce Buttler says:
March 10, 2020
My condolences to all, he was truly an amazing person, especially growing up with him through high school, he was always a good friend. He will be forever missed by many, and I’m truly blessed to have known him in life, God bless brother, may we meet again one day.
marc Frandsen says:
March 10, 2020
My deepest condolences. I have good memories of Klayson joining us for scouts and growing up in our young men’s program. I’m sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family.
Gabbie Cox says:
March 10, 2020
Im going to miss you cuz. I love you very much. Remember all the great times swimming in Auntys pool and the family reunions. You were a great cousin