Clara McWilliams, age 83 of Jordan, MT, passed away at the Garfield County Health Center in Jordan on October 5, 2021.
Clara was born on August 25, 1938 in Jordan to Phillip and Maggie (Ziegle) Rath. She attended grade school in Jordan and graduated from Garfield High School in 1956.
On August 31, 1956, she married Dean McWilliams in Aberdeen S.D. and she followed Dean as he worked construction throughout the country. When starting their family, she returned to the Ranch at Cohagen, MT in 1962 where she embraced her life as a homemaker and raised five children. She remained on the ranch until 1986 after Dean passed away, she moved to Jordan where she cooked for the school, the senior center, and Ranchers Bar.
Clara loved to cook and will be remembered for her delicious caramel rolls and she enjoyed making mints for many occasions. She enjoyed play cards, work in her yard and socializing. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family, children and grandchildren.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dean, and recently her son Calvin McWilliams. She is survived by her sons: Jim (Carla) McWilliams of Jordan; and Larry (Sandra) McWilliams of Great Falls, MT; two daughters; Rhonda (Mike) Losinski of Cohagen and DeAnn “Gert” McWilliams of Jordan; one brother Ray Rath of Miles City; two sisters Shirley (Ray) Siegle of Belgrade, MT and Ruth (Bill) Gass of Billings, MT, a sister-in-law Helen Rath of Miles City, MT, a special friend Aggie Stanton of Billings, MT, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 1 great- great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Garfield County Health Center, Jordan Swimming Pool or the Jordan Ambulance Fund.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday October 10, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday October 10, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Mitzi Beecher says
So sorry for your loss guys loss prayers and God Bless you all.
Kayla Higgins says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Howard Shawver says
Jim,Rhonda, and family
I am sorry to hear about grandma Clara. She was one of the best. Words don’t come easy for me but I am thinking of all of you.
Jo Ryan says
McWilliams Families. You have been hit hard. Sorry for your loss. Know that Clara isn’t suffering.
Christine Keltner says
Sorry to hear, prayers to you all.
Norma Newland and Chris
Lige and Mary Ann Murray says
We are so sorry to hear of Clara’s passing. I always enjoyed Clara and have many fond memories of Clara when they were farming out here with Bill Stanton. Hugs to all of her family.
Muff Engdahl says
Jim, Larry, Rhonda, Deanne and all of the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Clara was a special lady. I have a lot of wonderful memories out at the farm. Hold your memories close in your hearts they will help you through the tough days ahead. Love and hugs to each of you. Muff
Dorcas mcwilliams says
My prayers are with you! Clara was a special lady and a true friend. She’ll be missed by so many! My memories are of her is of her Christmas candies she made for everyone!
Karen Barnes says
To all of Clara’s family – So sorry about the passing of Clara – may all your good memories be a great comfort to you at this difficult time. Hugs and prayers
Jenny Frady says
to all Clara’s family _ so sorry about your mother passing
Cheryl Smutt says
To the McWilliam families: Sorry for your loss.
Linda Estes says
Jim, Rhonda and DeAnn: So sorry for the loss of your mom. Live and remember the good times.
Bill& Madonna Ryan says
We will miss her dearly, love, hugs and prayers
Cynthia Gregg says
So sad to hear this news. Another icon gone from my beloved hometown. My condolences to the family. Too much loss lately.
Richard Galla says
Rhonda,Jim,Larry and Deanna and family sorry for your loss she will be missed.
Richard and Pam Galla
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
McWilliams Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! God Bless!
Glen and Teena
Ervin and Janice Laib says
McWilliams Family, we are so sorry for your loss we have fond memories of our younger days Chuck always said your mom Clara is the prettiest lady he ever met. Sending prayers and hugs your way give Gert an extra hug.
Larry BARNES says
To all of Claras family…You are in my thoughts and prayers, I will always remember all the wonderful meals she cooked for us when farming at Seversons, and all the good times with Clara and Dean. R.I.P. Clara You will be missed by Me and everybody your life touched..
Rita Wemmer says
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to each and all.
Janet Clark says
So sorry for your loss of Clara, always a friendly lady. Prayers for comfort.
Sally says
I am co sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady. I cant be there tomorrow but my heart is with you all. Prayers and love.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for all of Clara’s Family She will be missed by many May she rest in piece . God Blessings to all
Roxie Saylor says
Condolences to all of Claras family,we where so very sorry.Clara was like a second Mom to my daughter.Always enjoyed the visits when Ron played music at the Health Center.
DJ & Gloria Rath Milroy says
Our prayers and most heartfelt condolences with all of Clara’s loved ones. May happy memories be a comfort to each of you and may God walk with all.
Mary D. Boyce says
To Clara’s family, She was a beautiful lady! Mom was looking forward to rehabbing with her friend Clara when she could be moved from the Lewistown Hospital. I guess our Good Lord had a different meeting place planned for our Moms. My heart is with you all.
Cindy Stanton says
I’m so sorry for the loss of Clara. She will be remembered always. I pray you all find comfort & peace in these dark days.