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Clara Borg Obituary
The heavens parted and a beautiful angel, Clara Jeanne Jones LeSieur Borg, was called home to her Heavenly Father April 2, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born March 8, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert William and Elva Eudora Lambert Jones. Clara grew up in Salt Lake City and Wyoming. One of her greatest adventures was watching Amelia Earhart land a plane on her family's sheep ranch in Wyoming. Her adventures would continue on the same exciting scale. She graduated from Granite High School. Married Sidney LeSieur and they had four children; later divorced. She retired from Zions Bank. She met her sweetheart, David "Jack" Borg, and they were sealed October 12, 1978 in the Salt Lake Temple. They traveled to Europe and served a mission together in the Philippines. Clara was a devout member of the LDS Church and served in many callings on the ward and stake levels, and as a honorable temple worker.
Survived by husband, Jack; daughters Cyndy (Richard) Norris, of West Jordan; and Becky (Allen) Jorgensen, of Huntington; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister Ruth Rowsell, of Murray; stepson David Borg, of Arizona. Preceded in death by parents; daughter Mitzi Hood; son Paul LeSieur; siblings Marie, Bob, Pat, Ray Jr., John, Billy, Elva, Paul and Mary Alice; and stepdaughter, Suzanne.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Sandy Regional and Pine Mountain Hospice.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, 12:00 noon at the Heritage 10th Ward, 7645 South 3200 West. Viewings will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jack and Joyce Daniels
April 6, 2013
Dear Jack and family; So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed working wiith both of you at the Jordan River Temple. I know this leaves a hole in your lives. Are best to you Jack with oour love Jack and Joyce Daniels
Kristy Huber
April 6, 2013
I have fond memories of Clara! She always brought a smile to my face and a sweet kindness that she so joyfully possessed. I remember going to visit her at the U of U hospital years ago after she had back surgery. I had a embarrassing situation occur while walking in to see her. I share that with her and we giggled and giggled! Her sense of humor was wonderful!
I know she loved The Lord and had a Testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Heaven welcomed an angel and I am grateful I knew and loved her here on earth!
May The Lord bless her sweet husband and Family at this time! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love,
Kristy Huber
Karen and Bill Crumley
April 6, 2013
In the last few years, through Cody and Lisa, we have got to know this lovely lady. Thank you, Grandma Clara, for making our lives richer.
Shauna and Byron Thompson
April 5, 2013
Dear Brother Borg,
We are saddened by the passing of Clara. We are out of system, and cannot come to the funeral. We so enjoyed getting to know you and Clara, in doing our Home and Visiting teaching at Sandy Regional. You are both very special people. My you find comfort and peace at this time, and feel of the love our Savior and Father have for you. God be with you. Byron and Shauna Thompson
Lori Wellington
April 5, 2013
What a great loss!! A part of my heart has gone to heaven with her! She was a wonderful person and always had a smile and a laugh in her heart for life. She had a infectious sense of humor and always put a smile on my face. She had Gods spirit with her all the time. Jack and her were my families home teachers for awhile, I loved it when they came. I'm sure she is at peace now. I pray for her family to have the peace that they need at this time. I love you Clara and will miss you!!
Chris (Shea) Slach
April 5, 2013
Clara was a wonderful person to be around. She was so positive, giving and would make me laugh. She was best friends with my mom (Rhea Shea). My thoughts and prayers with the family.
April 5, 2013
Clara was a really neat lady. She was very good friends with my mom, Rhea Shea. Clara had an infectious laugh and was fun to be around. She will be missed. Chris (Shea) Slach
Gordon/Linda Cutler
April 5, 2013
Clara was a loving sister,friend and Aunt that will alwys be remembered by Elva and Don (Art)Cranes children. Thanks for the memories and she will be missed.
Tom and Mary Bingham
April 5, 2013
What will we ever do without "Crazy Clara"? Jack, you have been one of the fortunate few to have lived with an angel. Clara was an angel among us. I just hope she can find someone in her new realm to go toilet papering with. There is a hole in all our hearts with her passing. God bless you Jack for sharing her with all of us.
Tom and Mary Bingham (partners in crime)
Janet Sheriff
April 5, 2013
Dear Jack and family;
I was saddened hearing about Clara's passing. She was such and example of how to live your life with a sense of humor and unconditional love. I loved working with her in Relief Society so many years ago. Even now I find myself drawing on her advice and words of wisdom. What a great lady!! I will always love and appreciate the friend she was to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our loss here, is heaven's gain.
April 5, 2013
Dear Jack and family;
I am so saddened to hear of Clara's passing. I loved working with her in Relief Society so many years ago. Her sense of humor and capacity for love touched my heart and set such an example for me on how to live my life. Even now after so many years I still draw on her advice and words of wisdom. What a great lady! I will always be thankful for my association with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Janet Sheriff
Cyndi Christensen
April 4, 2013
What a fun lady! She was a total riot at Stake Young Women's camp. She gave me some very memorable times. My thoughts to your family.
April 4, 2013
Jack and family,
I was saddened to hear of Clara's passing. I enjoyed my acquaintance with her at Zions Bank when I was assigned to the Murray Office (a trailer) located at 6812 S. State on April Fools Day, 1975. It was there that I learned what a fun loving and sometimes jokester she could be. We had a great time together, building our little branch. I especially remember her telling about her experience at our Broadway Office where she trained three young men to be tellers who were the sons of the banks senior officers, including Harris Simmons who is currently CEO of the corporation.
Just looking at her picture brings a smile to my face. She's a great lady. The family should be very proud to have had her in your lives.
Dwight Marchant
At my wedding reception almost 12 years ago
Lacy Norris Martin
April 4, 2013
She was one of the best Grandma's a child could ask for! There was always plenty of love at our Grandparents home, we'd have big sleepovers and I remember running around with all of my cousins and sliding down the stairs on makeshift sleds. I remember spending a lot of time at her home, and if she had one of her famous fires going in the fireplace you better watch out because it would be hot in the house! I remember drinking Tab from her amber colored drinking glasses and listening to her tell me fun and exciting stories that would make any young girls imagination wander free. There were always big Christmas parties with piñatas full of candy and fun and exciting games.
I'll never forget the time she took me to Liberty park and I was wading in the stream and sliced my heal wide open, I think that's the only time I heard her curse and I remember her saying "your Mom isn't going to be happy about this" but after 16 stitches I was good as new. I could sit here and tell a hundred stories of my childhood adventures with Grandma.
I'm so blessed she was a part of my life and helped to shape and mold me into the woman I have become. She loved me for who I am and always encouraged me to be true to myself. I can see part of her in myself, the wit and little bit of ornery. I'm going to miss her, but it brings me comfort to know she's in a better place surrounded by loved ones. I'll always be her “laser beam”.
Audibel Hearing Center
April 4, 2013
You have our deepest condolences for your loss of Clara. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this very difficult time.
David Ruark
Gayla Nelson
Denyce Brown
April 4, 2013
Clara was an amazing woman and made everyone feel accepted and loved. I feel blessed to have known her. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My heart is full for her family and the legacy she leaves behind. She was full of life and I can only imagine the beautiful reunion she was greeted by on the other side.
Bill Stay
April 4, 2013
Jack,
My condolances to you and your family,
I am, sorry to learn of Clara's passing. I lost my Norma three weeks ago. I can say I know how hard it is.
We had some good times in the old 3rd Ward. Clara was always fun to be with.
We will have to get together some time and remines those times.
Bill Stay
Joan Hidges
April 4, 2013
What a wonderful lady. She was truly a joy to be around. She will be missed
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