Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Irene (Gerber) Clausius of Zurich, passed away at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Albert Clausius (1985). Much loved mother of Karen and Don Rader of Exeter, Ruth and Andrew Imanse of Brea,California, Cheryl and Ken Borrows of London and Brad and Angela Clausius of Zurich. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and loved great-grandmother of 9 great-grandchildren. Loving sister and sister-in-law of. Beatrice Heywood, Orland and Marcella Gerber and Helma and Elmer Beierling. Dear aunt to her 28 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Mose and Mary Ann Gerber, sister Mabel Riley and husband Nelson, twin sister Ilene Pothoff and husband Leroy, sister-in-law Leila Becker and husband Edmund, brothers-in-law Laverne Heywood, Harvey Clausius, Hugh Clausius, Clifford Clausius and one nephew Joseph Kiker.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Zurich Mennonite Church. Pastor Tom Roes officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich Mennonite Church or a charity of one’s choice
CLAUSIUS: (Gerber) Irene of Zurich
Haskett Funeral Homes
Condolence From: Allan & Rosemary Beange
To Ruth, Andy and family,
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you. Treasure your family memories.
Sincerely,
Al& Rosemary
Condolence From: Kristen, Jeremy, Dylan and Colin Imanse
To the whole family,
Today we celebrate the wonderful life of an even more wonderful woman. I pray that there will be peace in all our hearts as now she is back with her true love Albert and they are both watching over us everyday. I will always remember her on holding either one of my boys when they were babies at Ruth’s house rocking them and singing her own by-o-lee-o song to them. She holds a special place in our hearts and we will forever cherish the fun memories we have with her both in California and at home in Candada.
Condolence From: Mary-Anne
Dear Brad, Angela, RandiLee and All Clausius Family
My Deepest Sympathy to all of you at this difficult time, hold her memories close to your hearts. A wonderful woman she was. She will be missed. Take care
Love & Prayers
Mary-Anne Regier
Condolence From: Rob, Rose, Marisa and Anthony Penninga
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob Penninga and family
Condolence From: Kelly & Kaitlyn Imanse
To the whole family:
Kaitlyn and I hold Nana very close to our hearts. She was the most beautiful women inside and out. We will continue to pray for comfort for the family,and I will always smile when I think of her. She will be greatly missed, and we cherish the wonderful times we had with her on her many visits to California.
Condolence From: Don & Alice Masse
To the Clausius Family .
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time .
Don & Alice Masse
Condolence From: Melissa Meidinger
Brad, Ange and Randi,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Nana. I have many fond memories of her from all the times I spent at your house when Randi and I were kids. She was a wonderful lady with such a sweet heart. Thinking of you all during this time.
Melissa
Condolence From: Jess and Peggy Llewellyn
Ruth and family,
We are thinking of you at this time. We were fortunate to have met Irene and will have fond memories of her. Friends and family here in Brea have agreed she was a special person and will be missed very much. Everyone always enjoyed her visits.
Condolence From: David and Susan Glousher
Dear Karen and Don
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your entire family on the loss of your mother. We regret we will not be able to come and pay our respects but please know our thoughts are with you all at this time – David and Susan, Goderich
Condolence From: Larry and Joyce Black, Grand Bend.
Karen and Don – Thinking of you all at this sad time in the loss of your dear Mom. Also send our sincere sympathy to your Aunt Beatrice.
Treasure your memories. Larry and Joyce Black