Clara P. Miron
July 28, 1921 ~ December 30, 2011
Beloved Wife, Mom, Meme age 90 of Hugo, passed away December 30, 2011. Preceded in death by daughter, Agnes Orthaus; son in infancy, James; parents, Edmund and Elizabeth Belland; siblings, Josephine Thissen, Isidore, Marie Riopel, Sister Francoise Belland and Louise Schueller. Survived by husband of 72 years, Marcel; children, Joseph (Cheryl), Alfred (Joan), George (Patricia), John (Judy), Theresa (Robert) Koenig, Fran (Mary Ann), Raymond (Margaret) and Gerard (Michelle); 38 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; siblings, Sister Mary Ann Belland, Sister Jean Margaret Belland, and Thomas (Ceil) Belland; brother-in-law, Raymond Schueller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation 3-7 PM Sunday, Jan. 1st at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, Jan. 2nd at Church of St. John The Baptist, 14383 Forest Blvd. No., Hugo with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until time of service. Interment St. John The Baptist Cemetery-Hugo. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred
Just married – September 1939
Christmas day 2011 enjoying her favorite past time – playing 500.
This picture of Clara is compliments of the Hugo Citizen.
I have never met Clara, but have heard of her fantastic character and accomplishments through the years, so have great respect for her. For me, the proof of her goodness lies in her wonderful son, Gerard, the warm bonding with my niece, Michelle, and their four outstanding children who are already, in Miron tradition, making the world a better place. Gerard, Shelly, Chloe, Glen, Marley, and Brynn – my heart goes out to you as you say good-bye (for now) to a mother and grandmother you dearly love. My thoughts and love accompany you at this difficult time.
We have known Clara for two decades. We have always been grateful that our daughter married into this solid and loving family. During the years, we have had many wonderful times together and felt a bond with them. “One always felt love in hers and Marcel’s presence”. Clara’s personal history needs to be recorded somehow; her life was one of purely awesome accomplishments. I have enjoyed her stories about her background. She and Marcel raised nine people who have made highly productive contributions to our world. Clara’s musical talents stand out in my mind…I loved her harmonica playing and singing. We were privileged to partake in several family-singing-times. Clara loved trees and nature; she could carry on substantial conversations about trees alone! She always made us feel so welcome, as “part of the family”, whenever we visited Hugo. My four grandchildren are very fortunate to have her as their “other grandma”. I will always be indebted to her and Marcel for raising “the world’s best son-in-law”.