Clara Nelson died August 5, 2012 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming after a stroke. She was 83. Mass of Christian Burial will be held August 9, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Casper. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. August 10, in Kimball NE.
Clara was born May 21, 1929 in Dalton NE. She graduated from high school in Kimball NE and then married Leonard Nelson September 25, 1948. After a move to Brighton CO, they made their home in 1975 in Casper.
Clara was a seamstress, working for a variety of retailers in Casper. Clara's hobbies included fishing, camping, snowmobiling, and quilting.
Clara is survived by her husband, Leonard, children Carol Nelson, Overland Park, KS; Donna Nelson, Denver, CO; Les (Debbie) Nelson, Douglas, WY; Pat (Chris) Nelson, Douglas WY; Teena Barber, Corpus Christi, TX; and Debbie (Steve) Robbins, Gillette, WY. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
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