BRENTWOOD, CALIF. – On December 11, 2021, Supervisor Diane Burgis’ lost her husband Richard Clayton to suicide. He is survived by his wife, his parents, John and Carol Clayton of England, his brother Barry, (Jen) and sister, Nina (Rob) of England, daughter Kianna and son-in-law Andrew Lee of Arizona, his stepsons, Dustin, Sam, and Jacob, his grandsons, Arlo, Brody and Huxley, and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Richard Clayton moved to the United States from England 30 years ago. He was Director Systems Engineering at Charles Schwab in San Francisco for 18 years. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting from the University of Liverpool in 1984. Richard was an avid mountain biker, who loved to travel and to go on adventures. He was passionate about playing and teaching guitar, and especially loved his time volunteering at Guitars not Guns. Richard loved his family and friends and truly enjoyed making them laugh.
Supervisor Burgis appreciates the outpouring of support she has received from friends, family, colleagues, and the public during this difficult time. She respectfully requests that members of the public continue to respect her privacy and the privacy of their family.
In lieu of flowers, she asks that donations in memory of her husband, Richard Clayton be sent to the Contra Costa County Chapter of Guitars not Guns, an organization they both passionately supported together. Checks can be mailed to Barbara Gorin, Director, c/o Bruce Johnson, Treasurer, Contra Costa County Chapter Guitars not Guns, 3695 Sheridan Court, Concord, CA 94518.
More information about the organization’s work supporting at-risk youth in Contra Costa County can be obtained at the following website: http://guitarsnotguns.blogspot.com/
If you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
