Clara Rebecca Schelin, 87, of Forsyth went home to be with her Lord on Thursday June 23, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1928 in Myers, MT to Henry and Elizabeth (Popp) Mickell. When she was a young girl, her family moved to Hammond, where she attended school until the 8th grade. At the age of 13, Clara lost her father and 30 days later, her mother died. She began her freshman year at Forsyth High School, however due to the loss of her parents and an injury; she wasn’t able to return to school.
After the loss of her parents, her uncle and aunt, Roy and Amelia Wagner, stepped in and cared for her and her 9 siblings.
Clara met Stanley Schelin in 1949 at a dance at the Hammond Schoolhouse. They were married on March 19, 1950 in Lewistown, MT. They made their home in Forsyth, in a home that Stanley and his father built. Two children, Cindy and Donald, blessed their union. The two of them loved to go out dancing, and frequented the ballroom at the Bronze Boot (in the building that now houses the Funeral Home).
Clara was a faithful member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite hobbies included crocheting, knitting, canning, and caring for her flowers. She will be remembered for always being a kind and generous woman, and she will be greatly missed.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents: Henry Mickell and Elizabeth Popp Mickell; her uncle and aunt: Roy and Amelia Wagner; her sisters Emma Ackerman, Esther Mickell, Sarah Mickell, and Leona Quinlan; her cousin Linda Satterthwait, who grew up as her sister; and numerous aunts uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley; her children Cindy (Richard) Woelich, and Donald Schelin; her siblings: Betty Fontaine, LeRoy Mickell, Shirley Staples, Lillian Kibbee, and Jerry Mickell; her cousins that were like siblings to her: Gary Wagner and Donna Mitchell; 2 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday June 26, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Ln.
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday June 27, 2016
Concordia Lutheran Church
310 8th Ave. North
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Graveside Service
Monday June 27, 2016
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Highway 10
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday June 26, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Ln.
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday June 27, 2016
Concordia Lutheran Church
310 8th Ave. North
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Graveside Service
Monday June 27, 2016
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Highway 10
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Cathy Byron says
Stan, Cindy and Don,
I am saddened to read of your mother’s passing. She was always so friendly and kind. Saying goodbye to a mother is not an easy task. Take time to grieve your loss, but focus on the wonderful legacy she created. Cherish the memories – that is where the healing lies. Sending prayers your way.
Darlene Russell John Handley says
Sorry, always enjoyed visiting with the Schelin family, our trips to
Forsyth was to see them. Your family has always been a real asset to me. although not a immediate family you always made me feel welcome. Stan, Cindy, Donnie, you should be real proud of your family, she will be missed, just hold on to the memories.
Nan Quinlan says
Schelin family….so sorry to hear of your loss….very hard…my prayers are with you all. I know very hard it is…they say in time it gets easier. Keep her in your heart with all good memories.
Nan Quinlan
Butch and Charlys Schulenberg and Family says
Stan, Don and Cindy :
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderfull Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was such a great Lady. She will be missed in the hearts of so many people. Condolences from the Schulenberg Family. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Connie Brown says
To Clara’s family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Hold onto the memories!
Rocky & Carol Wimer Plympton says
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be your strength and peace in this time of sorrow. Our hearts are with you.