- Date Of Birth: January 1, 1920
- Date Of Death: April 24, 2017
- State: Michigan
Clara was reunited in heaven with her husband James on Monday April 24, 2017. She was born on January 1, 1920 in Lawrence, MI the daughter of the late Dennis and Minda (Eastman) Hurley. Clara was united in marriage to her loving husband James Ouding on January 11, 1938. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1984. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Bruce Lynn, and an infant son Henry H. Ouding; and 12 brothers and sisters. Clara lived in Comstock and raised her family there. She cooked in many restaurants in the Comstock area and retired from Western Michigan University in 1984.
Clara was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and most all spending time with her family. She loved her family and leaves 9 children, Norma Cooley, James Ouding, Dennis (Sharon) Ouding, Don (Deborah) Ouding, Lenna Ouding, Angeline Wojdyla, Henry (Kandice) Ouding, Timothy Ouding, Terri Ouding; daughter-in-law, Patty Ouding; 24 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many great friends here and in Florida.
