"Faye was wonderful step sister . We kept in touch and spoke often. I was shocked to learn of her passing but I know she is with God and family was there to greet her. Love you Faye and deepest sympathies to Arzy and her children and grandkids. Wayne, Marilyn and Kathy Klasson"
In loving memory of
Dorothy Faye Clapp
November 25, 1947 - August 9, 2020
Dorothy "Faye" Clapp, 72, of Ames passed away on August 9th, 2020 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at the Ontario Cemetery in Ames. In lieu of flowers, Faye had requested for donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
Faye was born on November 25th, 1947 to Stanley V. and Frances (DePrato) Muraski in National City, California. In her youth Faye embraced her Scottish heritage by competing in traditional Scottish sword dancing. On March 18th, 1967 she married Arzy Clapp in Walteria, California. Faye and Arzy moved to Ames, Arzy's hometown, and went on to raise their 2 children--Heather and Ethan. Faye was a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed shelties, sewing, and yoga throughout her life. Faye loved watching her granddaughters grow up and the girls' fondest memories will be playing around the house, finding her in Target, and making delicious desserts.
Faye is survived by her husband Arzy, children Heather (Scott) Rozenboom, Ethan (Denise) Clapp, and her granddaughters Angela Clapp, Emma Clapp, Sara Clapp, and Kaylie Rozenboom and her brother Stanley R. Muraski.
Online condolences may be made at www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Faye was a kind and thoughtful neighbor to my mother, Gladys Wheelock. She will be missed by many."
"Words cannot express my heart ache. I know the Lord has taken you home. Where you are at peace and comforted in the presence of Dear friends and family. One day we will sit together again and share tea. My prayers go out to Arzy and the family. "Faye" will forever be missed. Patti Crouch"
"My dear, sweet childhood friend and classmate has gone to Heaven. I will miss her terribly. My condolences to all the family. May our memories give us all comfort and peace."
"My dear, sweet childhood friend and classmate has gone to Heaven now. I will miss her terribly. My deepest condolences to all the family. May our treasured memories give us all comfort and peace. "
"R.I.P my patriotic friend of 65 years, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. John And Shirley Creviston, Banning California"
"Faye was a great neighbor who was always helping and checking on others. I will truly miss her; she is very much loved. Chris and Jeff Schreck"
"Our sympathies to Heather, Scott, and Kaylie on the loss of you mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate through this difficult time.
Brad, Tabitha, Isaac, Nate, and Hannah Vos"
"When someone you loves becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I will your smile and loving & caring soul! Rest in Paradise mom! "
"I couldn't of asked for a better sister-in-law. She was a very kind caring person. She will be greatly missed."