Memorial services for Clara F. Mack of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel. Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 PM and one hour prior to the service.
Clara died Saturday afternoon at the Mayo Health Systems Albert Lea. She was 78 years of age. She resided at Brian's Elder Care in Albert Lea.
Clara was born June 14, 1934 in Spokane, WA, the daughter of Wayne and Gladys (Flanagan) Mack. She attended public school in Washington. With her family she moved to Albert Lea in 1952 and had been employed at Cedar Valley Services. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church.
Clara enjoyed reading, playing cards, crafts and watching the Twins and Vikings.
Clara is survived by her nieces; Alzada (Kent Flatness) Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, Cherri (Steve) Nelson of Albert Lea, MN, Brenda (Joe) Avelar of Albert Lea, MN, Marlene Boerner of Albert Lea, MN, nephews Arnold (Susan) Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN, and Francis (Frank) Gulbertson of Albert Lea, MN. Great nieces and nephews include; Daniel Gulbertson, Bradley Nelson, Andrew Nelson, Angie Sanchez, Tony Boerner, Joe Avelar Jr., Adam Avelar, Samantha Reyerson, Brenda Lee Avelar, Tabitha Avelar, Jessica Gulbertson, Josephine Avelar and many great great nieces and nephews. One brother in law survives; Francis Gulbertson.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, sister Opal Gulbertson, brother Charles Biddle, nephew Ed Boerner, great niece Vicky Boerner and great nephew Rudy Sanchez.