Clara E. Wilterdink, 79 of Sterling, CO, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Sterling surrounded by family.
Clara was born on March 26th, 1944 at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Sterling, CO. She was the youngest of 13 children, born to Louis and Marie VanDriel. She grew up on the family farm near Padroni, CO, where she attended grade school. In 1959, she moved to Sterling, graduating from Saint Anthony’s Catholic High School in 1962. While working at South Side Auto she met the love of her life, Erwin Wilterdink. They married on August 22, 1970. Less than a year later they had there oldest and only son Dale. Fifteen months later their oldest daughter Carol came along. Two years later Linda their youngest and final daughter was born.
Clara has had many part-time jobs over the years, but she always had the time to help out her friends and family. Clara enjoyed volunteering at St. Anthony’s School, The Heritage Center, and any other organization needing a helping hand. Clara was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Church where she was very active in the parish. Clara enjoyed gardening, baking, playing cards, and following her grandkids to their many events.
Clara was the most giving and generous person. She was always willing to do anything for anyone and will be missed by many friends and family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her 3 dogs, Dak, Buddy, and Mini.
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Grandma we can’t believe you have been gone this long already. Feels like just yesterday you were chasing Leah around and sharing your licorice with her. We love and miss you so much!
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