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Dan and Gail Brugman
January 4, 2009
Our condolences to your family.
Larry Mason
January 3, 2009
We hope it helps to know that many friends are thinking about you and rermembering Clare with fondness. He will be dearly missed "around the town", Rockton. We are sorry we won't be there, we are in Texas, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sympathy, Larry and Pat Mason
Patricia Marshall
January 3, 2009
Dear Jean,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I never knew him, but know he had to be a wonderful man by the kind and caring daughter he raised.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Coni Keyes
January 3, 2009
Marjorie, Jean, Nancy and Diane -
My heartfelt condolences to each of you for your recent loss. I have many fond memories of Clare through years of 4-H activity and Shirland School association. Our farming community has experienced a great loss. May your special memories bring peace to you during this time of grieving. God's blessings to you.
Coni (Savage) Keyes
Sue and John Dimmick
January 3, 2009
Jean and Kenny: Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Mark Smith
January 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
I remember the great sweetcorn we would get from him and all the times we would talk to him after hunting.
Our sympathy to your family.
Amy Madoche
January 2, 2009
To the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May all of your memories comfort you and keep him close at heart. I won't forget Clare showing me a few ballroom dance moves in the dental office.
With deepest sympathy.
Dr. Bill & Lois Smith
January 1, 2009
Marjorie, Jean, Nancy & Diana,
Our hearts go out to you. Mark called for my brothers tonight to let me know of Clare's passing. We are sorry, we cannot be with you tomorrow.
You all have a special place in my memory. As for me (Bill), I have such great memories of you all. I enjoyed working with your dad even when he was upset with something a I did wrong. Clare was 36-38 when I worked for him as a hired hand and we had lots of conversations. Over the years, he always showed me a deference and respect that I never understood. He seemed very happy at my promotions and hearing about our travels. Dad (Wayne) often told me that Clare had asked him, "where in the world are Bill and Lois now?" My dad also always liked Clare. When we would return to the Rockton / Shirland area over the years, Clare and I would meet and pick up just like we had been chatting yesterday.
Marjorie, I also fondly remember our time together. Especially as a young boy soon to enter manhood. You were so very kind to me. With three young girls, parent next door and me, "a young farm hand" to boot, both you and Clare opened both your lives to me and I have always kept those shared times hidden in my heart. Nancy and Diana, obviously my memories of you are far more etched than yours of me. As young girls, I was fascinated by you lives and actions having been raised with all boys. I know you have both become great parents. Dearest Jean, our sister, friend, and godmother of our oldest son, Lois and I would, if possible, gather around you and hug, cry and laugh at this time so full of loss and past memories.
Since your family became an important part of my life, 43 years of living and experiences have softened my heat to loss. Though time and distance separate us, we have said a prayer for you all, trusted Clare's soul to a sovereign God, and tomorrow, we will again recall to each other our memories of each of you and of Clare Clover.
Love & Trusting You Into God's Mercy and Grace,
Bill & Lois
Marie Hopkins
January 1, 2009
I remember the Clovers from meetings re:seed dealership. I remember my husband, Bob (deceased June 2008) enjoyed talking w/Clare. They would call each other if someone wanted an extra bag or two of seed if they did not have it on hand themselves. I know that they both were strongly committed to sharing 4H with young people. My sympathy to your family. Marie Hopkins
Ed Johns
January 1, 2009
Dear Family,
Clare was always kind & friendly. I will not ever forget something he did for me. I was in Farm & Fleet buying some supplies I really need as soon as I got home. It was before F&F accepted credit cards. I was a few dollars short of what I needed. Over my shoulder I heard "take this". I turned and saw a $20 bill that Clare was handing me. Yes, I mailed him a check as soon as I got home.
Thanks again Clare.
Ashley Nicosia
January 1, 2009
Dear Eric & family... I am so sorry to hear about your Grandpa. It is so hard to lose someone so close to you.Eric i remember bailing hay with your Grandpa he was always so nice and funny!! Bruce & Tony also really enjoyed bowling with him! Just remember that he is in a better place and he will always be with you in spirit. Love you Ashley
Tom and Kay Glenny
January 1, 2009
Our condolences to the family of Clare. He lived a long and fruitful life and was a great asset to the community that he served. He will be missed in the farming community
Bob & Carolyn Fritsch
December 31, 2008
Jean & Ken, Our sympathy to you in the loss of your father. May you take comfort knowing that you gave him the best care you possibly could. We are in FL, but will be thinking of you.
Gary & Carolyn Powers
December 31, 2008
Our sympathy is with all of you at thistime. Sorry we cannot be with you.
Brad Gummow
December 30, 2008
Mr. Clover was one of the finest men I have ever known. I respected him as a business man/farmer, the father of a well respected family, and a pillar of the community. Many of my childhood friends, my brothers, and I benefited from his 4-H club leadership. He helped mold many of our local youth, now some are grandfathers, themselves. May God bless his soul, as he was a blessing to many. I am out of town and will not be able to attend the service. I send thanks to the Clover family for sharing him with the community. All my best, Brad Gummow
Jennifer Anderson
December 30, 2008
Jean, all the years that I have known your family, your Dad was always good for a chuckle. Be reassured that he is at peace, but he will always be watching over all of you.
Tom Dolan
December 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Clare-I enjoyed working with him on 4-H committees and his friendly chats while selling for his dealership of seeds. The community will miss him.
Tom, Ginger, & Marc Severson
December 30, 2008
Sorry to hear about your dad. You have our sympathy.
Ben Compagnoni
December 30, 2008
We send our condolences to Marjorie, the girls, and family. We remember his years of bowling, and the good sweet corn which he grew. May you find peace in knowing that he is with the Lord.
Ben & Betty Compagnoni
Janet Joyes
December 30, 2008
Jean: Your dad was a unique person and we were all graced by him being here with us. When he visited the bank, he couldn't wait to tell me a joke and to see if I had any for him. What a great sense of humor. He will be truly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tamara Schrader
December 30, 2008
I remember Clare fondly--for a couple of years, he was my "hay guy". I marveled at how he scurried up that ladder into his hay loft to throw down the hay. At the time, he was around 75 or 76 years young! An amazing man who's presence will be missed on this earth. My God bless and keep his dear wife.
Olive Fenton Samuels
December 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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