Obituary of Clara Jutzi

Passed away at Parkwood Mennonite Home Retirement Suites in Waterloo on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the age of 85. Clara is survived by her siblings, George (Grace) Jutzi, Laura Rathbone, Sarah Maloney, Mary Roth, Roy Jutzi, Margaret Jutzi, Jacob (Grace) Jutzi, Mildred (Ralph) Brenneman, and Martha (Donald) Ropp. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Clara is fondly remembered by the Wells family with whom she boarded while attending Rockway Mennonite School and with whom she has kept in contact since then. Predeceased by her parents, Amos and Lydia (Jantzi) Jutzi; brother, Amos Jr. (1994); brothers-in-law, Alf Rathbone, Arthur Roth, Keith Maloney; nephews, James Rathbone and Bruce Rathbone; and great-nephews, Jerry Groff and Craig Jutzi. Clara graduated from K-W Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and received midwifery training in England from 1960 - 1961. She was a Registered Nurse in various locations: Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Galt Hospital, K-W Hospital and volunteer service in Puerto Rico and Kentucky. By confession of faith, she became a member of Poole Mennonite Church at the age of 14 and transferred her membership to First Mennonite Church, Kitchener in 1981. Clara's special interests and hobbies included knitting, gardening, and volunteering with the Women's Missionary Society at First Mennonite, the Rockway Thrift Shop, and RAISE Home Support. She was also a member of the Ontario Mennonite Historical Society. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. E., Kitchener with Rev. Nancy Brubaker officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the church basement. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the C.N.I.B. would be gratefully accepted by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.