Claire G. Obel

Claire Obel Obituary

Obel, Claire G. (Wasmundt)
1926 ~ 2012
Claire, 85, of Denver, CO died peacefully on April 16, 2012. Services, 11am, May 12, Trinity Lutheran Church, 4225 W.Yale Ave. Born in Sisters Oregon July 13, 1926. She came to Colorado with her family in 1935, retired from the law firm Davis, Graham & Stubbs. Claire also loved to travel. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was dearly loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by sisters, Frieda, Shirley, Millie and brothers, Herman, Harry. Surviving are her sisters and brother, Ella, Lillian and Don his wife Marilyn, and sister-in-law Florence, 22 nieces and nephews. Claire will be dearly missed by her family and many close friends. Claire's wish was that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Published by Denver Post on Apr. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Claire Obel

7 Entries

Annie

May 2, 2012

My Aunt Claire was the definition of a Lady, Style and above all, Class. She will be most missed.

Candace McCoy Torrance

May 1, 2012

I shall always remember Claire with great fondness. We developed a friendship whilst working together at Davis, Graham & Stubbs. I always enjoyed hearing about her worldwide travels and admired her "zest for life" . . . especially when she went paragliding when she was nearly 80 years old! She's on the best journey now. Prayers and wishes for happy memories of your special sister and Aunt Claire. Candy Torrance and family, Monument, CO

Dale Harris

May 1, 2012

I had the privilege of knowing and working with Claire many years at Davis Graham & Stubbs. She was such a delightful person and we miss her.

Gayle Ebel

April 29, 2012

David and I feel deep gratitude to Claire. We have some iris blooming right now that will remind us of her and Millie for the rest of our lives.

April 28, 2012

Claire with Don and a puppy on the farm

Don Wasmundt

April 27, 2012

Don and Marilyn Wasmundt

April 27, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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