Clara Mae King
Passed: May 20, 2017
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Clara Mae King
Passed: May 20, 2017
Obituary
Clara Mae (Larry) King, 97, of Litchfield Park, AZ, died May 20, 2017 at La Loma Care Center. She was born March 6, 1920 in West Branch, Iowa to James Emanuel and Clara Rose Larson.
Clara attended Grinnell College and graduated from Kean University in New Jersey; and on May 16, 1942, she married James Otis King. Clara taught elementary school in Denville, New Jersey from 1959 to 1982.
Clara loved flower gardening and travel. She had a great sense of design, be it clothes, architecture, jewelry or automobiles.
Clara is survived by her children, Sally White of Litchfield Park, AZ, and Brian King (wife, Anne Lynn) of Jarrettsville, MD; two grandchildren, Brice and Matthew King; and three great grandchildren, Amy Sampley, Sierra King, and Phoebe King. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Otis King and granddaughter, Ruth Anne White.
A celebration of life will be held in Litchfield Park at a later date. Burial will be in West Branch, Iowa.
In honor of Clara Mae King, memorials may be sent to The Hoover Presidential Foundation, PO Box 696 West Branch, Iowa 52358; phone: (319)643-5327.
1 responses to Clara Mae King
Terry McLaughlin says:
May 24, 2017
Dear Sally & Brian,
So sorry to hear of Mom’s passing.My thoughts are that “Larry” had a very full & wonderful life.I had many special buddies during my employment at La Loma & your Mom was right at the top of the list.I so enjoyed our many interesting chats as we would travel to doctor’s appointments.Mom was impeccable in her dress, never a hair out of place.Mom never complained about her ills or anything else.She was a pleasure to be around.Larry was always extremely appreciative of anything you did for her. Larry was very proud of both of you,her daughter in law & grandchildren.She talked so much as family that I felt I knew you all very well.As a family I was very impressed of the quality of time you spent with your Mom.You were all very attentive.Brian & Sally, I so enjoyed your friendship when you came to LaLoma.Please keep me posted re: The Celebration of Life. May she rest in peace.Terry McLaughlin 623-322-0570