"Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Garland V. Clapp
May 27, 1945 - November 29, 2016
Garland Virgil Clapp age, 71 of Ames, passed away in his wife Karen's arms. At their home on November 29, 2016. A gathering of friends and family will be 4 -6:00 p.m. on Friday December 2, 2016 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames Iowa with a private family graveside service at a later date at Ontario Cemetery in Ames, Iowa.
Garland was born May 27, 1945 in Ames, Iowa the son of Everett and Zola Clapp. He graduated from Ames High School. He married Karen Sue French on June 20, 1969 in Colo. Garland was employed at Alliant Gas Company for 40 years. He was a very good husband and father making Sunday's family day from the very earliest part of his family life. The family spent a lot of time at J 4 Roller Rink in Ames where his daughters took lessons and he and Karen learned the Waltz and Tango on skates. He enjoyed the family and meals they had together every Sunday noon always ending with "Glad you got to see me."
Garland is survived by his wife, Karen Clapp; daughters, Renee Lynn (Patrick) Maloney, Melanie Rae (Michael) Epps; six grandchildren, Jarid Maloney, Marena Bitz, Kalyn Maloney, Tristyn Epps, Keegan Epps, Colten Epps; a brother Arzy (Faye) Clapp; sisters, Charlotte (Dick) Davis and Fay Olson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Lyle Clapp.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"hello karen. switz here. although I did not know gar, posegate told me he was such a good guy. I'm sorry for your loss honey."
""It is not length of life, but depth of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson.
It's always difficult to lose someone, especially when Gar has played such a pivotal role in your lives. I know family was very important to Gar and he was so proud to be a husband, father, and grandfather. It was one of his greatest achievements and all of you meant so much to Gar.
Know that you are in our prayers "