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Carol Klingberg posted a condolence
Friday, October 26, 2012
Hi Cleone,
I'm addressing this tribute to you because I know you are an angel up there in heaven, watching over us. I have thought about you often and just want you to know you are missed here on earth. You are remembered by your golfer friends, church friends and our social group of friends, who miss you so much. We shared many good times together. I pray for strength for your family as the first anniversary of your death approaches. May they rejoice in the good times shared with you. God's Blessings to all.
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Denise Cleone Clayton Delahanty posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Cleone Marie Clayton (Nee Langlie) - Eulogy. Died November 2, 2011
Funeral: November 7, 2011
Delivered by Denise Cleone Clayton Delahanty
Hi, Mom. How are you today? I'd been pretty worried about that swallowing thing…
I know it's been since Tuesday that we chatted - but that was really nice to just chat for a long time about nothing, wasn't it? Say that again? All of that's miraculously better? You're swallowing is just fine again, your hip stopped hurting and you have all of your energy back? What??? And you're small enough to wear the long purple dress? Really? The PURPLE dress? Wow.
And you and Myrna have been playing golf every day since Wednesday, huh. Every green. Both of you have one-putted every green? Sweet. And you've already had a dinner party with Sondy, Noral, Linda and Elaine - with lots of laughing. Of course you have. And I bet you made sugar chicken.
You probably know all of this already, but I thought I'd let you in on what's been going on here for the last few days. First, I finally made those appointments you've been on me to make with my doctor and the dishwasher guy…
Anyway, we know you don't want to be a bother to anyone - and let me be clear: No one who's in this line up looks at any of this as a bother. But this has been amazing. Do you know just how many people love you? Dad, Colleen, and I now realize that this grieving is definitely not just about us, John, Scott and Don and Nick, Connor, Alex and Shannon. You have left a huge hole in a lot of people's lives. Just how many "Best Friends" can one woman have? Everyone claims you. I think the whole town here is grieving plus anyone who has known you anyplace you've ever lived or visited - truly. People have checked in from all over the state, the country… Your friends from Canada are reeling. Oh, by the way. There will be another celebration of Cleone - when Dad gets down to Arizona. And from Ireland and Turkey. It just keeps coming. You've rocked a lot of worlds with your disappearing act on Wednesday. Yes, Mom. I know you really didn't mean to rock anyone's world. But I don't think it's a bother.
It's been a pretty tough few days around here, but filled with a boatload of great memories - between tears, I mean. Have you been watching? We've been tracing back though some incredibly special moments of your life looking at pictures and telling stories. Fun pictures of when you were little - and we've shared stories with the kids. Yes Mom, the grandkids are hanging in there. Yep. We all know that four grandkids were your reason to live. I'm sure you've seen, but the boys have maybe cried the most. Nick in private and he's been stoic since. Connor was wrecked… Sure. I'll tell him you loved him and that you know he loved you. Ok, and that you loved his poem and that you always had the bookmark of him with you.
And the girls have been sad but have decided to muscle through. They've grabbed onto the things they loved about you, and are going to share their memories over lunch. Anyway, we've been telling them stories about how you used to miss the bus home from school on purpose so you could stay in town. And that you got through Chemistry class in high school by flirting with your teacher. We just found your report card while going through all of your things and noticed that Chemistry did have the best grades that year…
Hey. We found fun pictures of you at the telephone switchboard in your uniform with the striped blouse. A part of your life the kids didn't know about.
And the gorgeous pictures of your wedding to Dad over 51 years ago. We're all so happy we had your anniversary party last year. Anyway, you were so beautiful then and now. Always. Still. I told Shannon that I wished that I could have looked a little more like you because I thought her grandma was so pretty. Shannon chastised me for putting myself down - No. That isn't it, Shannon. It's not about me, it's about Grandma. There's just a difference about pretty. And I think hers came from inside out.
And Mom. Guess what? Oh, I suppose you don't have to guess anymore. But did you see? Alex got into your wedding dress! The only one of us to ever make it. We told her she could wear the dress for her wedding some day if she didn't gain an ounce from now, when she's 14, to when she gets married. She said it felt a little tight…
As we've been going through the stories and the pictures, Mom, a couple of things have struck us. You're almost always with Dad. That just speaks volumes. What a great role model for the rest of us. And in all those fishing pictures - sorry. But the fish all look the same! Except you're always the one with the biggest fish. Ticked Dad off to no end. You'd go out on the lake with the fishing pole leaning on your leg, or feet… And you'd sit back and read your book. And you always got the biggest fish!
But really, you got to travel a lot of the world. You didn't have to stay out on the farm in the middle of the flat land of New Folden! Dad says that when he'd have an idea, you'd make it happen - in style. And in all of those places you went, you helped people. Quietly. Never wanting to be in the lime light.
And you fed and entertained ALL of us in all those places. Mom, look down at this church. Now, everyone in this church who has been fed by my mom at least once, put up your hand. And that includes everyone who was at a party at my house and maybe Colleen's because I'm pretty sure she helped at everything I ever did. Really, raise your hands! And Mom, keep looking down. How about the parties? Who's been to a party of any sort that she's put on? The ones for her friends? For church? For neighbors, for politics? Golf? And how about the Holiday parties with her 10-foot crystal covered Christmas tree with 7000 strands of individually-placed tinsel? And how many of us have called her to ask her for that one recipe that she made? Mom, how about that for a lasting impact?
Hey, Mom. Colleen had a great idea. She's going to make a book with all of your recipes and pepper it with stories. We're hoping all of your friends here will write some down on the cards at the tables at lunch after we're done here today. We thought you'd like that. No, it really won't be a bother - it will be a blessing just as you have always been to all of us.
Mom, I do need to ask you one thing, though. To the extent that you can pull strings from heaven, can you make sure to kind of tickle everyone's thoughts so that they'll keep reaching out to Dad? I think he's going to need a lot of support. You were always there making all of his plans happen. Now he's going to need the rest of us a lot more. 51-years with his best friend leave a gaping hole to fill.
Colleen and I already made a pinky swear, Mom. Whenever we want to call you and chat - because we're sick, or need advice about the kids, or want to know what we should do about the curtains for the kitchen, we'll call each other and we'll try to channel you. Though we're sure we won't do it as well.
Hey, Mom. One last thing. We found something that maybe you don't even remember that made us think you've lived your life exactly how you wanted it. Your high school motto was, "Come what may tomorrow, for I have lived today."
We think you did that.
I'll check in later and let you know how the lunch goes. Janeen said she'd be sure to have enough scalloped potatoes because one thing for sure you would not want to have happen is to run out of food. Because that might put someone out.
Love you, Mom.
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Bill Owens and Jimmie Nell Owens posted a condolence
Monday, November 7, 2011
Dennis - We are so sorry to hear about Cleone. I enjoyed getting to know her at the class reunions. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tom Tweeten posted a condolence
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Between 2000 and 2005 I was invited to stay at the Clayton home while working with the Midwest Analytical Laboratory team. Cleone and Dennis were always kind and gracious whenever I was there. They would often insist that I have coffee with them in the morning and visit about my family, their upcoming trip to Arizona for the winter, Dennis and Ceone's golf game or (even) work. Of course, we never missed a lutifisk supper during the Christmas Holiday Season! Thanks so much for all your KINDNESS! My sympathy to your entire family, especially Dennis!
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Lowell and Gladys Sovereign posted a condolence
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Dennis and Family, We were shocked and saddened to learn of Cleone's death. We so enjoyed our visit to your home during the Hummer's visit. Cleone was such a thoughtful and gracious hostess. You have our most sincere sympathy as you grieve for her. Sincerely, Lowell & Gladys Sovereign
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David and Mary Winter posted a condolence
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Dennis and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cleone was special to all who had the pleasure of her entering thier lives. She entered our lives during the time I had the oppportunity to work with both of you at UCI. She was a friend and a person who took the time to listen. Cleone is at peace in God's hands. May you find restful moments of peace in your loving memories of Cleone. With our deepest sympathy.
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Anita Rokke Duske posted a condolence
Sunday, November 6, 2011
I have many pleasant memories of the years that I spent in school with Cleone and am very saddened to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to you, your family and Cleone's siblings and their families. Anita Rokke Duske
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Peter Eudoxie posted a condolence
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Dennis. Even though we had only met Cleone this past summer at your home during the "Summer Hummers" we felt, realized and understood the love and understanding within the family. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family for your loss. Thank god she did not have to suffer. Take care and god bless. Peter and Brenda
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Kurt Deneen posted a condolence
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Denise & family, I am sorry about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. My condolences - Kurt Deneen
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Louie and Deanna Pfann posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Cleone's passing. She was a neat lady and we know how sad your whole family is. She will be missed.
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Teresa Tschida posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
Denise, I am thinking of you and your family. I can only imagine the void that you feel. You are in my prayers, Teresa
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Shirly (Hagen) and Ron Smith posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
Our sincere sympathy. I spent many nights staying at the Langlies while in high school, we were in 4-H together and shared an apartment after graduation. Pleasant memories. Shirly & Ron
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Merlin and Mikie Smith posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
Denny, I am still in shock after hearing this. Cleone was like a classmate of ours as she was always helping with our reunions, right along with the rest of them. When we saw her in August she looked so good. How would we ever know it was the last time? My heart aches for you and your family and for everyone else that knew her and we will miss her terribly. We will always remember being at your place in Arizona and getting to know her so much better. I thought then ---what a perfect life you two have. I am praying for you to find some peace through all of this. Hope to make it Sunday night. Mikie and Merlin
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Barbara Peterson Rozycki posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dennis, and your family. Cleone will live in our hearts and memories forever. She was a wonderful friend to everyone she met and she will be sadly missed.
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Gordie and Dorothy Witzel posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
We were so saddened to hear about Cleone. Our heartfe;t thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God surround you with his love and peace at this difficult time. Love, Dorothy and Gordie
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Terry and Vivianna Brown posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2011
Dennis and Family We were so shocked to hear of Cleone's passing and offer our most sincere condolences. Thanks to your generous hospitality in August, we got to know Cleone much better and now feel her loss so much more. Hopefully, with the passage of time, we'll see you back at Viewpoint.
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Carol Klingberg posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Dennis and family, You have our heartfelt sympathy to have Cleone taken away from you all, so suddenly. She looked so fabulous in church last Sunday that we can barely believe this happened at all. All her friends are just devastated. Know that you are in our prayers. Carol and Evert
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Dave & Janeen Marshall posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Dear Dennis, We are grief-stricken by the loss of our dear friend and very close neighbor, Cleone. It has been a wonderful thirty-five years of togetherness over a "memorable path" between our homes. We're so glad that we were able to spend an awesome vacation together in Alaska this summer. We thank you for the mentoring and closeness you have both shown our children over the many years. We are especially joyful that both of you were able to participate in both of their recent weddings. It meant a lot to our family. Our hearts go out to you at this unfortunate time. Love, Dave and Janeen
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