Claire Lynn Potts was born May 11, 2009, to Clint and DaLauna Potts. She was joining her big brother Forrest just 12 1/2 months after he was born. The two siblings were inseparable. As soon as they could walk, they could ride, and from then on the family was able to cowboy till the job was complete.
Claire’s work ethic was never questioned. From a young age, her determination and grit shined through. Her horsemanship skills were something to see, especially her trick riding. Not only could Claire handle the regular cowboying tasks, but she could look stunningly beautiful while hanging off the side of her loyal steed, Batman, to entertain a crowd. Claire always seemed at ease flying on the back of her horses.
Claire’s fearlessness was a part of everything she did. It was part of her presence when she entered the room, court, track, or arena. She could smile and we all knew Claire was ready for whatever came next. On the flip side, if Claire didn’t smile, you also knew she was not in a mind to be bossed around, and you might not want to crowd her. Fortunately, these moments never lasted long, and her beautiful smile would return, ready to find fun with any of her many friends or family, especially at the lake on a hot summer day.
Claire found success in many things. She was a successful student, state-record track athlete, accomplished livestock judger, rodeo competitor, artist, and 4-H’er. Her medals, buckles, and ribbons proving her work ethic and confidence served her well in any competition. Aside from all these accomplishments, the one that mattered the most was her ability to work side-by-side with her mom, dad, brother, and grandpa. Clint could count on Claire for any job, and she obliged her dad’s requests and his confidence in her never wavered.
Claire’s life was cut much too short. However, the only peace that can be gained is knowing she lived fully while she was here. She knew the love of her parents and family. She knew the kindness and loyalty of friendship. She knew the joy and satisfaction of working to accomplish her goals, not only for herself, but for the many around her. She loved life passionately and cared for people and animals with the same devotion. Some will never know these truths if they live to be 100 years, and Claire accomplished them all in the short time we were blessed to have her on earth.
Claire leaves behind her parents; brother Forrest; Grandfather Rick (Lisa) Potts; Grandmother Terri Potts (Terry Mason); Grandmother Jacque Gregg; Great- Grandmother Margaret Cremer; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Claire is preceded in death by her grandfather, Bob Gregg.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials may be made to the Claire Pott’s Memorial Fund.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, at the Garfield County High School Multi Purpose Room. Interment will follow in the family lot at Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. A luncheon will follow at the VFW Hall in Jordan.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 5, 2024
VFW Hall
Jordan, Montana 59337
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday November 6, 2024
Garfield County High School Multipurpose Room
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 5, 2024
VFW Hall
Jordan, Montana 59337
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday November 6, 2024
Garfield County High School Multipurpose Room
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Mary Ann Murray says
Clint, DaLauna, Forrest, and all of the family, I am so sorry to hear this. There are just no words to express my sorrow. I am thinking of you all and sending prayers and hugs.
Allison Campbell says
To the Potts and Gregg Families. I am so sorry and I cannot imagine the pain you all are going through right now. If you need anything please reach out.
BeLinda and Don Higbee says
DaLauna, Clint, and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts break for you. Just wanted to let you know you are all in our prayers, and we are here if you need anything.
Lynda Johnston says
Dear Clint, Dalonna, Forest, and family,
My heart is broken for you and I’m praying for you all.
Lynda Johnston ( Delores’s daughter)
Cory Metcalf says
Our deepest sympathy goes to the Pottts family, it’s a hard, long tough road ahead that gets better with time. Think of the good times, be proud and strong with your diffucult future.
Cory Metcalf Family
Shirley Redding says
We are at a loss of words for you. I have spent the whole day with my memories of our trip to Switzerland. I had so much fun with her. Tell Randma Terri that I have tried to get in touch and with her also.
Jo Broadus says
Clint, DaLauna and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Jo and Jarrod Broadus
Mike and Teddy Landers says
Clint, DaLauna, Forrest and Families,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. Claire Was and is part of the fabric of Garfield county. What a remarkable young lady. Courageous and fearless.
Ron & June Tibbetts family says
Our thoughts & Prayers for all the families. You all have our deepest sympathy. We Pray Gods help getting you through this tragedy🙏🙏🙏🙏
Connie Undem says
I am so sorry. Hugs.
Beth Petro says
I’m thinking of you and your family. Words aren’t enough, but my prayers are with you all.
Gary Gotschall says
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Gary Gotschall and family
Cathy Murnion says
DaLauna, Clint, Forrest and all the family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you.
Dick and Kay Wells says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know there are many friends thinking of your family during this difficult time. We are praying that all your great memories will bring you peace and comfort as time goes by.
Valerie Schwindt says
My prayers are with you all. My sincere condolences.
Dale & Cheri DeCock says
Clint, DaLauna, Forest & families, we are so heartbroken for you all. Claire was such a compassionate girl, who was amazing with younger kiddos. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers during this tragic time.
Darcy Dahle and Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole extended family!
Taylor Brown says
Claire packed more into her 15 years on Calf Creek than almost anyone I can think of in the last 65 years. Ask anybody, pound-for-pound she was arguably one of the best hands of ANY age, to ever ride for the LO Bar. We will miss her terribly.
Pete and Ashlea Bassett says
Clint, DeLauna and Forest,
We are heartbroken for you all. May your memories bring comfort and know we are praying for you.
Donald & Betty Lou Weeding says
Clnt, DeLauna and all the family of Claire
So sorry for your loss . Our hearts go out to you as we can only imagine what you are going through. Claire was an amazing young girl and you can be so proud of her. May God Bless you and give you peace with your memories of her.
Francis Krikorian says
Sending prayers for your whole family. I can’t imagine what you are going through.
Erwin & Christine Weder says
Clint, DaLauna, Forrest and family, You have our deepest sympathy. When we think of Claire, we think Spirited, Tough, Compassionate….a sweet soul full of joy! Our hearts ache for you. We pray that you all find peace and comfort during this time. Please know we are here if you need ANYTHING at all. Sending love…..
Amber Smith says
Claire was a top hand, we loved watching her grow up in 4h. She was so strong and capable and sure and a good friend. You all should feel proud of the wonderful girl you raised. She will be dearly missed by so many. Our love and sympathy and support goes out to you, Forrest, DaLauna and Clint.
Michelle and Eric Handegard says
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your daughter. May the love and memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers for your family.
Michelle & Eric Handegard & family
Cody Schwend says
I’m so sorry, Clint,Delauna and Forest, love you all.
Robert Dutton says
My heart breaks and my prayers go out to you all Clint , Delauna, Forrest and Rick.
Roger and Angie Chamberlin says
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Connie Ruff-Kanta says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our deepest condolences.
Hannah Murnion and the Lady Engineer Volleyball team says
Our hearts go out to the Potts family, friends, and teammates of Claire’s. May your memories bring you peace. Prayers.
Carol Ady says
Condolences to the Potts and Gregg family’s at this difficult time.
Kevin & Tonya South says
There are no words that can ease your pain. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you the strength you need to get through very difficult time.
Kevin South family
Lamont and Jennifer Herman says
Clint, DaLauna, Forrest and families, our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss. Lamont, Jennifer, Brooklyn, Jolene and Colton Herman.
Patsy & Mike Davis says
Jacque and family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you in your heartbreaking loss! Love and prayers❣️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Mikayla Clements says
Although not knowing Claire that well I have heard so much from both Hayden and Hannah Murnion of how great she was. My deepest thoughts and prayers.
Krista Cole and Youcef Seddiki, Mikayil, Laila says
Many happy family reunions with your family, Clint, DeLauna and Jacque. Will be praying for all of you and your son, as you celebrate Claire’s life.
Callie Dasinger says
We are so sorry for your loss of Claire. Through all the stories and pictures being shared about her, I’ve learned she was an amazing young lady. I hope we can all learn to live life to the fullest like Claire did! Continued thoughts and prayers to the Potts/Gregg Family.
Connie and Ron Watts says
Our sincere sympathy DaLauna, Clint and family. There is nothing more painful than losing your kids🙏
Jerri Potts says
My heart is braking for your lost take one day at a time or one minute at a time. I know she is in heaven looking down on you she will spread her wings and hold you all so close.
Love Aunt Jerri
Lynn Holland says
Clint and DaLauna and Families,
Sorry to hear of this terrible loss. Sounds like she was a great young lady
and by what the horse is wearing, a good hand. She was being raised right.
Keep the memories close. We are thinking and praying for you.
Lynn Holland
Sandy Grogan
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Mary Ellen Kehler says
Dear Clint, DeLauna, and Forrest, please accept my condolences at this time of loss to your family. May your many wonderful memories of your beautiful daughter bring you comfort.💕
Sincerely, Mary Ellen Kehler
Jessica Brooks (Campbell) says
Clint, DeLauna & Forest,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your tragic loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the passing of Claire. Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt for you during this difficult time. Claire was an amazing young woman with the most fun “tell it like it is” personality. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared together and in the love that surrounds you.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and you have the most amazing community wrapping you up in a huge bear hug.
Tom and Claudia Stanton says
Condolences to Claire’s Family and Friends. There are no words that can bring comfort and healing at this time, but just know you are all in our prayers for peace and comfort to come. May our Lord, Jesus, give you strength and understanding at this very difficult time in your lives.
Belva Arvik says
To Clint, DaLauna, Forrest and all of Claire’s family. What a wonderful tribute to your Claire! She was a beautiful, determined spit-fire from day 1 and won lots of friends and admirers along the way. It’s such a hard loss for everyone and we just hold all of you up in prayers and hugs. God Bless, Harold and Belva
Diana Potts Robinette says
Clint, Dalonna, Forest, and Rick, Lisa and family sending my condolences and prayers, she was a competitor. I watched her in volleyball and basketball when she played my granddaughters team. 
Connie Webb says
I didnt officially get to meet Claire – didnt get to shake her hand.. We came into contact at the 4h fair arena where she was showing her colt project. Her riding abilities were evident on the first circle of the arena, she kept off his head and had a good seat. As colts can do hers reacted to a paper blowing across the arena. She rode the storm and guided him back on the rail as if nothing happened. The answers to test her knowledge base came from the heart and a place where it was evident she had been there and done that and that she could handle most trials headed her way.
So much talent!
So sorry
Annette Gorton says
What a beautiful tribute for an inspiring young woman. My deepest condolences for Claire’s family, friends, and the community who misses her so.
Allen Rheinheimer and Family says
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Potts family and friends.
KENNETH RAUCH says
GOD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY! THE LORD RECEIVED A WONDERFUL TALENTED PERSON!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY …………………..KEN RAUCH
Carl Amy and Nancy Larson says
Words cannot express how broken our hearts are and how much we love you! You are family to us in so many ways.
All our hearts to you!
Tom and Kathy Wankel says
May God surround you with strength and peace. Our prayers are for the entire family with a special hug for Grandma Jacque.
Jan Ronning says
To the Potts and Gregg families. My deepest sympathy and prayers. My heart breaks for you all.
Bridger and Jen Boyd says
Clint, DaLauna, Forrest and family, a beautiful tribute to Claire and the life you shared with her. Our hearts ache for your heartache at the loss of Claire, of continuing your lives together with her. We remember her at ranch rodeos looking for the next fun thing to jump into both feet, don’t look back, go all out.
Our hearts go out to you all. Bridger and Jen Boyd
Crystal Moore says
Our sincere sympathy DaLauna, Clint and family. There is nothing more painful than losing a loved one! Keep the memories close to your heart! 🙏❤️🙏
Crystal Moore & Rod Miller
Jan Ronning says
My sincere sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Such a tragic loss is unimaginable. May God give you comfort.
Charles Allen and Mary Meserve says
Clint, DaLauna, Forrest and family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Chuck Allen and Mary Meserve
Brielle Iverson says
Dear Potts family my heart aches to hear the unfeasible pain that you are enduring currently. God always makes a way and wants you to feel joy, though you may feel it all gone. Clara was a beautiful, strong young woman, and shined with brilliance. Well wishes to the Potts, keeping ya’ll in prayer🙏
Bill and Donna Ronning says
Prayers for your loss.
Jason, Nyoka, Libby & Paige Twitchell says
So sorry for the loss of your baby girl. We can’t imagine what you are going through. May you find peace with all the loving memories of her. God Bless her family
Denny Potts says
Clint and family ….I can’t imagine.
R.I.P CLAIRE….Denny and Veronica
Debi and Ward Holverson says
So incredibly sorry for your loss and can’t begin to imagine the pain you are going through. Thinking of all of you and sending all of our love.
Dennis & Margy Cahill says
Dear Clint, DaLauna, Rick, Lisa and entire family. We are so heartbroken at the incredible loss of such a bright star in this world. Claire was obviously an incredible human being, with outstanding qualities evidenced by her many awards and accomplishments. Moreover, I am sure she was a wonderful daughter/grand-daughter who loved all of you and her many friends, and certainly felt the love you all had for her. No words can take away your heartache and we can only hope that time and prayer might help to lessen the pain you all feel right now. With heavy hearts we will pray for her and your entire family at this difficult time.
George Graham says
Clint and DeLauna, Wendy and I are so
Sorry for this tragic loss. I didn’t know her but what an amazing young woman. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your beautiful family.
George Graham