Diana Jean Clapp

Diana Jean Clapp, 93, of Mt Pleasant, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Dr. Earl Charles and Laura Jean (McArthur) Wilson. She graduated from Clare High School. Diana had always wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from University of Michigan with a BS in nursing. She and 4 fellow nurse classmates stayed in touch via a Round Robin letter for over 60 years. Diana was an original participant in The Nurse's Health Study, faithfully answering questions until the study closed. She married George Clapp on July 3, 1954, in Gladwin at St Paul's Church. They settled in Mt Pleasant and raised their three children, Elaine Sue, Marc and Todd. Diana enjoyed knitting and donated baby bonnets, booties, blankets, children's hats and mittens to many community organizations. She also enjoyed reading, antiquing, playing cards and had a lifelong love of cats. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, was a den mother and brownie leader. Diana was a member of St John's Episcopal Church where she was very active with rummage sales, holiday baskets and as a volunteer for the Goodrow Fund. Diana is survived by her children, Elaine Sue Joyce of Alma, Marc (Tracie) Clapp of Mt Pleasant, and Todd Clapp of Mt Pleasant; three grandchildren, Jordan, Dustin and Andrew; and sister in-law Shirley Wilson of Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George in 2023; siblings Malcom Wilson and Audre Borrello. A private service will be held. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.
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