I am so sorry that my wonderful sister is gone. But I take heart that she is in a better place, hopefully reunited with Bill. I always looked forward to seeing Clarice whether in Austin, Watertown, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Osage or Iowa City. She always kept a busy, but warm and vibrant home while raising five great children. Every year I looked forward to her home-made birthday cards. I will always cherish the last one...received just recently for my August 2012 birthday.
For the Vance children, my sincere and deepest condolences; may your Mother rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Chist, forever.