Clara Irene Jankowski

1925 - 2014

Clara Irene Jankowski obituary, 1925-2014, Houston, TX

Clara Irene Jankowski

1925 - 2014

BORN

1925

DIED

2014

Clara Jankowski Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2014.
Clara Irene Jankowski was born on June 11, 1925 and passed away on December 2, 2014.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Shari Thomas and daughter-in-law Carla Jankowski. She is survived by a loving husband of 61 years Zygmont (Ziggy) Jankowski, 4 children Rosie Beniretto, Lynda and husband Tom Thomas, Mary Beard, Z. Leon Jankowski; 6 grandchildren Tracy Thomas, Sandi and husband Thomas Aitken, Lisa and husband Jason Purdum, Rachel Allen, Charles and Rebecca Jankowski; 5 great grandchildren, Allison Aitken, Michael and Ashlea Adair, Mitchell Adair, Anthony and Isabella Purdum; 3 great great grandchildren, Stephen, Kurt, and Zoey Adair; sister-in-law Leona (Bugs) Davis.
Clara was a member of St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters #1750 and Ladies Auxiliary Council #2917.
She retired from W.T. Grant after 15 years of service and later retired from American General Life & Casualty after 11 years.
Visitation will be at Earthman's Resthaven on I-45 on Sunday December 7, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM with a Rosary beginning at 5:30 PM. Mass will be at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church located on Joan of Arc off Bunker Hill at 10:30 AM on Tuesday December 9, 2014.

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July 28, 2015

Michael Castillo posted to the memorial.

December 8, 2014

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December 8, 2014

Sandi Aitken posted to the memorial.

Michael Castillo

July 28, 2015

She and Ziggy were great neighbors.We lived beside them from the 70s through early 00's. She was truly sweet and a loving person. God rest her soul

December 8, 2014

She was loved by so many and so many loved her. She will be greatly missed.Every child should have a grandmother like her in their life.

Mema & Shari

Sandi Aitken

December 8, 2014

Jean Martin

December 7, 2014

Dear Rosie: My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. May your thoughts be of the fun things done and said by your Mom because we know mom's are funny. I know how much love and care has been given by yourfamily. At this time may the light and warm arm of your God shine upon you and give you peace.
Special caring thoughts for Mr.Jankowski

December 7, 2014

mom, we love you and will miss you very much. Lynda and tom

December 6, 2014

So sorry for the loss of Clara. Hugs to Mr. Ziggy. Anne Blackwell

December 6, 2014

Soon shall pass thy earthly mission. Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days. Hope shall change to glad fruition. Faith to sight & prayer to praise! From song, "Jesus I My Cross Have Taken". RIP Mema Irene Jankowski

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