Martin Clair Haslam

Martin Clair Haslam 92 of Smithfield passed away September 27, 2025. He was born September 26, 1933 to Henry Kerr and Eva Cantwell Haslam. He was a big brother to Marilyn Haslam Boman.

He spent most of his life in Smithfield where he roamed the beloved hills above his home. He attended Summit Elementary, Smithfield Jr. High School and Graduated from North Cache High School in 1952. He attended USU for one year and then served a mission in Northern California.

He joined the National Guard, and then graduated from USU with a BS & MS degrees. He loved Fishing and Hunting. He worked for Thiokol for four years when his building blew up just before his shift. He met Diane Lee and they were married 23 November 1960. They have been married 64 years. Clair taught school for 30 years in Ogden and Logan. Clair has a son Scott Martin Haslam who was born 18 April 1977. He taught hunters safety for 35 years with his friend Val Spillett and his son Scott. Clair was also active in Scouting from 1952-1996. After he retired he served with his wife as co-directors of the Smithfield Senior Citizens for 17 years.

He is survived by his wife Diane and son Scott (Maliece). Preceded in death by his parents and sister.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at noon in the Smithfield 24th Ward, 451 S. 250 E. Friends may call prior to services from 10:00 - 11:30 am Burial will follow in the Smithfield City Cemetery