Longtime Thoroughbred industry member Clarence A. Belvoir, 67, died Feb. 8 at Auburn Medical Hospital in Auburn, Wash.
Born in 1942 in Payette, Idaho, Belvoir started a career as a West Coast trainer in 1960. He later switched roles to equine transportation, which he did for 35 years, most recently with American Horse Transportation.
Belvoir is survived by his parents; his wife of 30 years, Carol; son, Duane; daughter, Kelly; stepdaughters, Laura, Cindy and Marilyn; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Janet; and brothers, Howard, Bob, Gary, and Don.
A memorial service will be held Feb. 14 at 2:00 pm at the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association sales pavilion located at 3220 Emerald Downs Drive in Auburn.
In lieu of flowers please donations may be made to: The Jockey’s Guild, INC; 103 Wind Haven Drive Suite #200; Nicholasville, KY 40356.