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Clara Christian Obituary
Clara M. Christian
101 joined her loved ones in heaven Wednesday evening, May 29, 2013.
She was born in Tell City, Indiana to Swiss emigrants, Hilda (Hermann) and Carl Schneider. She earned a scholarship to John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis. She lived in the attic at the Benjamin Harrison Home. Clara continued her education and earned a Master's Degree at Indiana University.
She met Grant W. Christian and they married in 1942. Grant was a prominent Indiana Artist and Commercial Artist.
Clara worked for the Indianapolis Public Schools as an Art Consultant. She and her team were instrumental in promoting the arts to children during the time when the arts were well funded in the public schools. They purchased original art work seen today throughout the halls of the Indianapolis Public Schools.
Clara and Grant were world travelers and enjoyed the diverse cultures, history, art and museums.
Clara was a member of the Portfolio Club and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She volunteered for the American Red Cross.
Clara is survived by her daughter, Susan Christian and her sister, Mildred Hartz and grand and great-grandchildren.
Clara was preceded in death by her loving husband Grant W. Christian, her beloved son, Capt. (Ret.) Anthony B. Christian and eight brothers and sisters.
A celebration of Clara's life will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home , in Franklin. Friends may call on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.
Online condolences may be received at: http://www.flinnmaguire.com
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Pattie
June 5, 2013
I am so grateful to have had Aunt Clara in my life. Amazing, strong, and creative.
June 2, 2013
sss chh. n.o spells no.
i love you. You were a big part of my life
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