5 years of marriage before Lloyd's passing on June 11, 2006.
Clara worked at Eaton Corporation in Spencer, Iowa as a Quality Assurance Supervisor.
After 40 years of service, she retired from full time employment in 2006. After her retirement,
she worked part time in the Eaton Employee Credit Union. She really enjoyed being able to stay
in touch with her former co-workers and friends.
Clara was a loving mother and grandmother. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with
her grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Crossroads Community Church in Estherville
and enjoyed being a part of the Motherhood Outreach Ministry. Clara was very generous with
her time, prayers, and gifts which included cooking, baking, and crocheting. She touched many
lives and will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish Clara's memories are her four children, Dallan Van Laar and wife Misti,
Krista Von Bank and husband Rick, Stacey Hanson and husband Joe, and Dusty Van Laar and
wife Emily; eight grandchildren, Mitchell and Molly Van Laar, Hallie and Jake Von Bank, Devin
and Rachel Hanson, and Megan and Bailey Van Laar. Clara is also survived by her three
sisters, Carol Van Roekel and husband Dave, Arlene Krogman and husband Wayne, and
Marley McAlpine and husband John; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and
nephews. Clara was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Christina Roetman, Jr., and
her husband Lloyd Van Laar.
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