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Clara M. Lee
Clara May (Fredrickson) Lee passed away March 13, 2014 at Sheyenne Crossing Care Center, West Fargo, ND.
Clara was born May 11, 1920, on a farm near Kensal, ND. She was the ninth of ten children born to Sophus and Christine (Hansen) Fredrickson.
Clara attended school in Kensal, ND, and graduated in 1938. She attended Valley City State University for a year and received a teaching certificate by examination. She then taught for many schools in Stutsman and Foster counties. Clara then returned to Valley City State for more training and received a standard degree. Later she attended Minot State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a Reading Specialist Certificate. Clara taught remedial reading and elementary education in Carrington for 25 years until retiring in 1982.
She married Eldo E. Lee of Carrington, ND, on June 5, 1941, where they lived together for 59 years. He died October 25, 2000.
Clara was a member of the Federated Church and Federated Guild and also served as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher.
To the last she maintained a keen interest in her family, school and the world. She touched many lives in her 33 years of teaching. She was a compassionate educator who treated every student fairly and with respect.
She is survived by her daughters Sue and her husband Samuel Miller of Seabrook Island, SC and Janet Lee of Hutchinson, MN; granddaughters Stephanie Miller, Cambridge, MA and Ashley Miller, Cincinnati, OH; her sister Lorraine Schroeder, Carrington, ND, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldo, her parents and several brothers and sisters.
At Clara's request there won't be a funeral service. A private family ceremony will be held at Carrington Cemetery this spring. Memorials may be made to the Carrington Cemetery.
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Name: Gregg Held
Date: 09/09/2014
Message: Clara was a wonderful teacher of mine, 7th grade as I recall. Seeing her picture above instantly reminds me of those days in her classroom. She challenged us to learn more each day. I have only fond memories of "Mrs Lee". Our school was a much better place because of her presence.
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Name: Virgil F Nevland
Date: March 20, 2014
Message: May God bless the family of Clara Lee. Trying to remember what I had her in school, i think it was the eight grade. It was in the old grade school. She asked me to stay after, so of course I wondered what I had done. Turned out someone was writing on the desk top and happened to the ones I sat in. I told I did not do it and she believed me, but asked if I would something wipe them off and I did. She is one one of my favorite and best teacher I had at Carrington School system. I am not sure, but I don't think I even done bad in grades which was not always the case with me. A lot of good kids come out of that school because of her. As daughters of such a fine lady you should be very proud to be her daughters, I know I am being her student.
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Name: Rosemary Voglewede
Date: March 18, 2014
Message: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, Clara. I enjoyed the friendship I had with her over the years. She taught some of my children and they dearly loved her. She was a very caring lady.
Rosemary Voglewede
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Name: Chaplain Jackie Lawson
Date: 3/18/14
Message: For Sue, Janet, and the Lee family: I had the privilege of visiting with Clara frequently over the last few months at Sheyenne Crossings. I would often stop to sit and talk with her while she exercised near the windows -- it was important to her to stay active even in these last few months! I'd also drop in to visit in her room and look at old photos together of her family and her teaching days. It is clear that she touched many lives! I hope that you are comforted by fond memories of her, and know that she will be missed here at Sheyenne Crossings.
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Name: Mary (Baldwin) Welken
Date: 3/17/14
Message: Mrs. Lee touched many lives during her teaching career including mine. I love reading historical fiction and history books because of the wonderful read alouds she shared when I was in her classroom in Carrington Elementary School. I was able to use this in my teaching career to continue to instill this love of history for my students. Heaven has gained a special angel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Name: Linda Hauge
Date: 3/17/2014
Message: Sue and Janet,
My sympathy to you and your family as we mourn the passing of your mother. She was a very special aunt and I certainly enjoyed our weekly visits at Sheyenne Crossings. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom. We shared many laughs and good stories. She has impacted many lives through her many years as a teacher. She will be missed.
Love,
Linda Hauge
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Name: Jodie
Date: 03-17-14
Message: What a great lady Mrs. Lee was, she touched so many young people in her lifetime. She was one of my favorite teachers and left me with so many memories. My favorite was her reading us the whole series of "Little House on the Prairie". She will truly be missed.