Linda Lee Clapper Shove

Linda Lee “Winna Wee” Clapper Shove, 61, of Oneonta passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. She was born August 25, 1952 in Oneonta the daughter of Raymond and Joyce (Card) Clapper.

Linda worked in the cafeteria at Laurens Central School, at the Legion in Laurens, a waitress at the Duke Restaurant, a residential aide at Arc on Browne Street and also worked at Hess Gas Station on Oneida St.

On June 19, 2011, after being together for 32 years Linda married her soul mate, Gary Lee Shove, Sr. at Fortin Park, Oneonta. Gary predeceased her on June 25, 2013.

Linda enjoyed collecting Indian memorabilia and dream catchers. One of her favorite past times was playing Bingo and scratch-off lotto tickets. But most of all, Linda loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Linda is survived by her two children and their spouses, Nanette Gray (Erica Grant) and Arthur William Rood, Jr. (Kassandra Frank), both of Oneonta; her mother, Joyce Ploutz of Otego; five grandchildren, Samantha, Stephanie, William, Michaela and Abigail; one great granddaughter, Mya; her siblings and their spouses, Raymond Clapper (Agnes), David Clapper (Karen), Terry Clapper (Teri) and Jeri Lynn Orezzoli (John); sister-in-law, Rose Clapper; she is also survived by a lifelong friend, Deborah Rood; a special cousin, Carla Simonds; and her niece, Vickie Maraglio as well as many other nieces and nephews too numerous to name and Gary’s children and his grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Clapper and a brother, Mark Clapper.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. A time of remembrances will be held at 2:30PM. Following the calling hours there will be a gathering held for those who wish to attend at a location to be announced at the services. Memorial donations in Linda’s memory may be made to The Arc Otsego, Attn: Development, PO Box 490, Oneonta, New York 13820.

To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.