Margaret Clay

Margaret (Maggie) Leone Clay Margaret (Maggie) Leone Clay 88 of Hillman, Michigan passed away at her home on March 17, 2012. Born to Carol Jean and William Henry in St. Joseph Missouri on Oct. 23, 1923 and raised in Chicago. She became a dedicated Community psychologist and human ecologist. Her education included: a B.S. with distinction from the University of Michigan in1956, a Masters of psychology on1958, and a PHD in psychology 1962. Curious by nature, Maggie served as a Research Investigator at the Mental Health Research Institute in the University of Michigan's Medical School for over twenty years and was granted emeritus status upon her retirement. She became a charter member to the Association of Lifelong Learners. Maggie learned early that if you want to change a system and have lasting impact, you join a board and work for improvement from within. During her retirement Maggie continued her dedication to human ecology-psychology by volunteering countless hours in numerous health organizations and boards. She became a well-known pillar of the community in northeast Michigan. Consequently, she received numerous service awards and countless honorable distinctions. A few accomplishments include: Thunder-Bay Community Health Service board member 1983-2006, Northeastern Michigan Community Mental Health board member 1993 -2011, Alcohol and Drug Prevention Association Outstanding service award 1978, Volunteer of the Year at the National Council on Alcoholism 1985, and a Co-founder of Northeast Michigan Community Partnership for Prevention 1991. Maggie's philosophy is reflected in her book, "Another Way to Live: How and Why It Works", published by Montmorency Press, Inc. A more complete listing of accomplishments can be found in "Who's Who of American Women 2010-2011." Her unique compassion and constant source of inspiration to the community merited a classroom dedicated and named in Maggie Clay's honor at Alpena Community college. In the 1960's, Maggie with her longtime friend, Phyllis Brooks, built a perma log home on 47-acre property in Hillman. Maggie Clay and Phyllis Brooks moved to the area in 1982 and named the property "Claybrook." Together they turned it into a wildlife sanctuary for the bear, deer, otter, turtle, and other wildlife. The property and home will forever be a beautiful sanctuary as a result of the property being willed to the HeadWaters Land Conservancy. Maggie dreamed that her home would become "The Claybrook Nature Preserve" for generations to enjoy the wonders of nature. Survived by: her sister-in-law Janet Clay, and everyone fortunate enough to have met her during her life time. Preceded in Death by: Her parents, Carol Jean Clay and William Henry Clay of Phoenix, Arizona; her siblings James Clay, Frances McMillan, Lorn Clay and Charles Clay; and her long-time friend Phyllis Brook of Hillman, Michigan. A memorial will be held at The Brush Creek Mill, in Hillman Michigan on May 12th at 12:00(Noon). An open microphone will be available to celebrate Maggie's life, deeds and accomplishments. Maggie stated: "The willows are not weeping. They will be doing the hula forever."
During her retirement Maggie continued her dedication to human ecology-psychology by volunteering countless hours in numerous health organizations and boards. She became a well-known pillar of the community in northeast Michigan. Consequently, she received numerous service awards and countless honorable distinctions. A few accomplishments include: Thunder-Bay Community Health Service board member 1983-2006, Northeastern Michigan Community Mental Health board member 1993 -2011, Alcohol and Drug Prevention Association Outstanding service award 1978, Volunteer of the Year at the National Council on Alcoholism 1985, and a Co-founder of Northeast Michigan Community Partnership for Prevention 1991. Maggie's philosophy is reflected in her book, "Another Way to Live: How and Why It Works", published by Montmorency Press, Inc. A more complete listing of accomplishments can be found in "Who's Who of American Women 2010-2011." Her unique compassion and constant source of inspiration to the community merited a classroom dedicated and named in Maggie Clay's honor at Alpena Community college.
In the 1960's, Maggie with her longtime friend, Phyllis Brooks, built a perma log home on 47-acre property in Hillman. Maggie Clay and Phyllis Brooks moved to the area in 1982 and named the property "Claybrook." Together they turned it into a wildlife sanctuary for the bear, deer, otter, turtle, and other wildlife. The property and home will forever be a beautiful sanctuary as a result of the property being willed to the HeadWaters Land Conservancy. Maggie dreamed that her home would become "The Claybrook Nature Preserve" for generations to enjoy the wonders of nature.
Survived by: her sister-in-law Janet Clay, and everyone fortunate enough to have met her during her life time.
Preceded in Death by: Her parents, Carol Jean Clay and William Henry Clay of Phoenix, Arizona; her siblings James Clay, Frances McMillan, Lorn Clay and Charles Clay; and her long-time friend Phyllis Brook of Hillman, Michigan.
A memorial will be held at The Brush Creek Mill, in Hillman Michigan on May 12th at 12:00(Noon). An open microphone will be available to celebrate Maggie's life, deeds and accomplishments.
Maggie stated: "The willows are not weeping. They will be doing the hula forever."