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Clara M. Vetsch
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Clara M. Vetsch, 84, of West Fargo, ND, formerly Carrington, ND, died Monday, November 23, 2015, in her home at Sheyenne Crossing under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, and was also receiving companion care by Griswold Home Care. Clara Mary Klein was born on July 8, 1931, in Pierce County, ND. She was the only one of eight children to be born at the family farmstead west of Balta, ND. She attended school up until her sophomore year, when she became a caregiver to her mother. On September 29, 1952, she married James E. Vetsch of Balta, Jim and Clara lived in Great Falls, MT, Balta, and Carrington. In 2006, three years after the death of her husband, she moved to West Fargo. In 2008, she moved to independent living at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo. Clara enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She was a talented artist who loved oil painting. She was active in her church as president of Alter Society and a communion minister. She loved to travel and golf, and was a member of Crossroads Golf Club of Carrington, ND. She always enjoyed a good game of pinochle. Clara is survived by three children, daughters, Carla (Neil) Heiden, Spicer, ND, Sheila (Roger) Sherritt, Blanchard, ND, and son, Todd (Janna) Vetsch, Casselton, ND; grandchildren, Travis Frye, Elie (Andrew) Frye-Tanaka, Nadine (Brandon) Nelson, Justin (Jenny) Sherritt, Tanya (Mitch) Wagner, Zach Sherritt (fiancé Brianna Conmy), Tyler Sherritt, Ben Vetsch, Josh Vetsch; great-grandchildren, Brady Sherritt, Jaden Sherritt, Dylan Wagner, Ella Wagner, Brinley Wagner, Maddex Nelson, and Daxten Nelson. She is also survived by a sister, Helen Hoffert; her brothers, Edward Klein, Dennis (Georgian) Klein, Ray (Bertha) Klein, and James (Arlene) Klein; and a brother-in-law, Lee Vetsch. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Vetsch; parents, Michael and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Klein; infant sister, Elizabeth Klein; and brother, Kenneth Klein. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:
Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND |
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Name: Rosemary Voglewede
Date: December 1st
Message: My sincere sympathy to the family of Clara. I have many good memories of Clara especially when we were involved in our church activities. She was a lovely and gracious lady, and will be missed very much.
Rosemary Voglewede
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Name: Gary Lemert
Date: 30 NOV 15
Message: I an sad to hear of your loss. Know that the Vetsch family is in our thoughts and prayers
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Name: Sylvia (Klein) Heit
Date: 11/26/2015
Message: My sincerest condolences to Clara and her family. She was a super Sister-in-Law. I always looked up to her
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Name: Rita Sipe
Date: 11/25/15
Message: Sheila-
I am thinking of you right now and sending you a big hug. Love, Rita
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Name: Becky
Date: 11/25/15
Message: I had the pleasure of serving Clara supper at Sheyenne Crossings. She was an incredible woman. I wish to extend my sincere sympathies.
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Name: Kristie (Albrecht) Tjon
Date: 11/25/15
Message: Vetch Family,
Our heartfelt condolences on Clara's passing. She was a lovely woman and so kind to me growing up. God bless her memory.
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Name: Desiree L. Klein
Date: Nov. 25th 2015
Message: God Bless! She was a wonderful person! See you on Friday. love Desiree and Sabrina
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Name: Kathleen Beaton Davis
Date: 11/25/2015
Message: I remember your mother as kind, generous, gentle; your parents were good friends with my parents and I'm sure they are getting reacquainted. The loss of a parent is the closing of a chapter. Always in our hearts, daily in our thoughts. We can be thankful for the good life and faith filled years they had. May God's promises give you comfort and peace.
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Name: Kari Janz
Date: 11-25-2015
Message: Dear Carla & Family, Steve and I were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We will keep the entire family in our prayers.
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Name: Claire Vigesaa
Date: 11/23/2015
Message: Todd,
Just a note of sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed your parents and had great respect for them. May your memories be of comfort.
Claire Vigesaa