"Vi made our neighborhood and the world a better place to live in, simply by being full of life and kindness. We will miss her quiet strength and gentle nature."
In loving memory of
Viola Lucy Claibourn
July 31, 1933 - January 22, 2011
Viola Lucy (née Henneman) Claibourn went home to her Lord on January 22, 2011. She was born July 31, 1933 in Stanley, Wisconsin, to Harold and Ilene May Henneman. She resided in Renton, Washington from 1953 to present.
She was an avid gardener, nature and animal lover, talented seamstress and a member of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, where she participated in their quilting ministry.
Viola is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Email Jack "Bud" Claibourn as well as five children. They are Linda Rone (Ken), Karen Walton (Jon), Susan Aldouri (Hisham), Timothy (Debbie) and Deborah Rossi (Paul). She also has twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Tributes
" To Mrs Claiborn's family, Whenever I think of my childhood I think of your family and how I would walk or ride to your home to spend the day with you. Your mother would always welcome me there I have many happy memories of your home Your mother was a wonderful person that I will always remember. My thoughts are with all of you Patsy "
"Dear Bud and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Viola was always an inspiration to me. I will always have her in my thoughts for the rest of my life. Wish I could be there. Love you all. Gary & Family"
"To a most Gracious Neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members.We will miss that Lady next door that always had a SMILE on her face and a RAKE in her hands.We all know that Vi has been called on to tend to the Gardens in HEAVEN. She will be missed!"
"Mom,you will always have a special place in my heart and life. You taught me many wonderful skills that through the years have been useful in raising my own daughters. You also taught me the importance of putting others ahead of yourself and most of all you taught me about God's love for each of us. May you rest in Peace and sing with the Angels for eternity."
"We lived as neighbors for many years. When each of us went on vacations the other watched the house. And of course that met meeting Dan up close and personal! I will miss the tips that she gave on how to make the best of the soil and flowers that you had. She was an excellent seamstress and always there to help you with an alteration. She will be missed."
"I am so sorry to hear about your wife, motherm grandmother's passing. I have fond memories growing up with your family. I still can remember the milk and the wonderful cream on top. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Diana "
"Grandma you will be greatly missed and forever in my heart. I love you."