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Clara Strait

June 22, 1927 - May 25, 2015

Clara Strait, 87, passed away at her home Monday, May 25, 2015, after a short illness.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at John Knox Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of North Texas or a local humane society.

She was born June 22, 1927, in Bellville, the youngest daughter of George F. and Sylvia M. Taylor. She graduated from Lometa High School and went to work in San Antonio, where she met and married the love of her life, Bonner “Jack” Strait Jr., on October 4, 1947, at First Baptist Church in Lometa.

She lived in San Antonio during her early marriage and later moved to Fort Worth. She took in several foreign exchange students and made an impact on their lives. She was very active at St. Giles and John Knox Presbyterian churches. She enjoyed doing volunteer work at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and was a member of the Museum Guild and volunteered more than 14,500 hours at John Peter Smith Hospital. In her later years she enjoyed knitting and cross-stitching. She loved cooking Thanksgiving dinner every year and making German pancakes for everyone.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Strait, and one son, Gary Strait.

Clara is survived by her sister, Katherine Townsend of Dallas; daughters, Janet Gorton of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Sandra Carson of Fort Worth; son, Alan Strait and wife, Marsha, of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

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Clara Strait, 87, passed away at her home Monday, May 25, 2015, after a short illness. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at John Knox Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of North Texas or a local humane society. She wasContinue Reading

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Janet Gorton left a message on June 1, 2015:
Mom, you will be missed! My siblings, cousins and I will miss the apricot fried pies, divinity, fudge and date loaf! I take comfort in knowing that you are again with Daddy, and also Gary. Rest in peace.
Marsha Strait left a message on June 1, 2015:
I will miss Clara very much. I have learned alot from her like how to make german pancakes, fudge and other goodies. I will miss going to church with her every Sunday. She always had a smile on her face and she loved life. Love you Clara rest in peace.
Kay Raley left a message on May 30, 2015:
I will truly miss my Aunt Clara.. I have so many fond memories of many summer visits, marrying at her house, and of course, her Hot Fudge Sauce. No one ever made better and chocolate is not my favorite. I am so glad she finally showed me how to make German Pancakes... they are the best. Rest in Peace, Auntie
Dale & Juanita Finney left a message on May 30, 2015:
She was a very dear friend who we enjoyed sharing time and laughs with.
Carolyn Goodwin left a message on June 1, 2015:
I spent many days and nights during my growing up years with Aunt Clara and my cousins. My aunt spoiled me rotten when I was there, and often played some practical jokes on me. We had times later, when she needed someone to stay the night with her after surgery and we reminisced about those early days. Auntie Clare, I will miss you, but will always remember what you taught me.
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MICHAEL J. SCHNEIDER left a message on June 2, 2015:
Clare was a big part of our lives, and of our son Matt's life, for many years. I still have Alaska Wild flower framed arrangement featuring Forget-Me-Nots, one of her favorite wild flowers...and remember the time she and I just about fell in Big River Lakes trying to get her from the float plane to the boat to go bear viewing. She will be missed.
Patty Taylor left a message on June 3, 2015:
What a great lady with a wonderful spirit. We had a bond in that we both lost our loved one at an early age. She will be missed Love to all the family
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