Clara Dye

Clara Dye, 94, passed away on her mother's birthday Saturday, August 5, 2023, peacefully at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. Clara was the youngest of four born June 1, 1929, to Wilhelm (William) and Olive (St. Martin) in Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at The Olive Tree 2201 16th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 27, at 4:00 p.m. by Rev. Jerry Stevenson. Clara and George Dye married October 16, 1954, at First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. For several years they resided in Cedar Rapids, where they were blessed with two daughters, KayLynn and Sue. In the mid 1960's they moved to Toddville where they considered home for over 20 years. During those years George worked for McBurney Drilling and Pump Service, and later Greiner Pump Service while Clara remained a housewife. Clara suffered from grand mal epileptic seizures and mental health challenges which made life full of challenges for her. With those challenges she never lost her faith. She was a strong believer in turning the other cheek. She devoted her life as a wife and mother to her daughters. Her canine companions were dear to her. She was especially fond of Angel and Louie. Clara is proceeded in death by her parents, William (1959) and Olive (1985); husband, George (2014); sisters, Jo (2021) and Rosie (2022); brother, Carl (2015); grandson, Josh (2014); and sister-in-law, Elsie (2015) whom she loved spending time with.She is survived by her daughters, KayLynn (significant other Kay 'Rusty' Nelson) and Sue (wife Jeanne); and grandchildren, Dave (significant other Melissa Ertman), Jason, Heather and Dan; great grandchildren, Kaleb, Brevianna 'B', Dean, and Bella. Special thanks to the staff at Living Center West, Dr. Reider and Dr. Soenen for the care they gave our mother.