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1924 Clara 2010

Clara Thompson

September 29, 1924 — March 15, 2010

Clara Frances was born September 29, 1924, in Sisseton, SD to Sam and Frances Weier Skjonsberg. She grew-up in Eden, SD and later moved to Britton, SD; where she graduated High School. After graduating, Clara moved to Seattle, WA and worked on planes for Boeing. On October 4, 1957, Clara married Clinton Thompson in Britton, SD, where they made their home. Clara was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was very active in church activities at her hometown church, Assembly of God in Britton, SD. Clara is survived by her two daughters, Cheri Peter Richardson, Hawley, MN and Carol Kevin Miller, Hawley, MN; two brothers, Samie Annetta Skjonsberg, Britton, SD and LeRoy Bonnie Skjonsberg, Renton, WA; one sister-in-law, Ruby Sandvig, Britton, SD; five grandchildren, Jessica and Ashley Richardson, both of Fargo, ND, Kaitlyn and Christopher Buttke and Alexis Miller, all of Hawley, MN; nieces and nephews, DaNeal Floyd Bailey, Corona, CA, Bardie Debbie Skjonsberg, Detroit Lakes, MN, Shawna Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA and Ryan Skjonsberg, Seattle, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; parents, Sam and Frances Skjonsberg; brother, Leo Skjonsberg and son, Curtis Thompson.

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