"Aunt Clarice was an amazing person...she always made you feel special. She had the voice of an angel...and I am sure she is singing with them with all heart and soul. "
In loving memory of
Clarice Knutson
August 5, 1935 - April 19, 2021
To sign registry: Registry for Clarice Knutson
Clarice Knutson age 85, of Ankeny, formerly of Huxley, died at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital, in Des Moines, on April 19, 2021. A gathering of friends and family will be 4-6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Fjeldberg Lutheran Church, 209 North Second Ave, Huxley, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fjeldberg Lutheran Church, 209 North Second Ave. Huxley, Iowa Burial will follow at Fjeldberg Lutheran Cemetery. Masks will be required and social distancing when possible.
Clarice was born on August 5, 1935 in rural Hamilton County, Iowa the daughter of Henry and Amy (Hall) Borwick. She graduated from Roland High School and married James Owen Knutson Sr. on January 30, 1954 at Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland. The couple farmed for thirty years in the Huxley area. Clarice started her banking career at First National Bank in Ames and later retired from South Story Bank in Huxley in 2004. She would tell every customer they were her favorite. Clarice had a passion for music singing in the Fjeldberg Lutheran Church Choir, in a ladies Trio and often for just enjoyment she carried a song in her heart. She was a Hawkeye fan, finding time to watch a game and cheer them on she loved Jim Z. She enjoyed family always showing unconditional love.
Clarice is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Marla Knutson and their family Craig and Julie and their children, Braelyn, Alana, and Claire Knutson, Ryan Knutson, Matt Knutson, Wayne and Carol Knutson and their daughter and family, Danni Lee and Chris and their daughters, Makayla and Emma Clover, Dan and Carol Knutson and their family Nick and Abbey and their children, Lindley and Ellison Knutson, Danielle Knutson , Kelsey and Nick and their daughter, Karoline Crosse, James O. Jr. and Shelly Knutson, and family Madison and Cody Knutson, and several nieces and nephews.
Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, twin infant sons Ronald and Donald, her husband James Owen Knutson Sr. a sister, Lucille Friest, and a brother Jerald Borwick.
Memorials may be directed to: Fjeldberg Lutheran Church music department.
A full obituary may be found at www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Beautiful person inside and out. Always encouraging, always made me feel good about myself. Kind, humble, just the kind of person we should be. She leaves quite a legacy of love and respect. She will be missed! Rest in peace Aunt Clarice!"
"So sad to hear about Clarice. She was a very special friend to us and especially loved her for her sincere passion, along with us, to cheer on the Hawkeyes. We have had so many good times with her and will miss her so much. She was a wonderful person. Thinking about all of you. Nels & Rowena Nord"
"Steve I am so sorry for your loss, losing your mom is so hard. You are all in my thoughts and I?m praying for comfort during this difficult time. "
"my heart goes out to all of you i wasnt able to get down real often and less after this virus set in but she has been very special to you for many year our thoughts and prayers to out to all of the family rodger and verlie huggins"
"Dan and Carol as well as family. I am praying for you all "
"So sorry for your loss. Clarice was a good friend of my mother's, Beverly Wierson. "