

Clara Flory, 95 passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2014 at Gabrielle's Sunset in Tucson, Arizona. She has joined her late husband Wesley Flory who passed away in 1998. They were married 62 years. They moved to Tucson in the early 1940,s and lived there the rest of their lives.
Clara was born January 2, 1919 in Salinas, Kansas. The daughter of Victor and Anna Solberg. Clara was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was loved by her entire family.
Clara's profession and passion was cooking. She worked at the University of Arizona in Louie's Lower Level cooking and serving food to the students. Later she worked at various schools in Tucson her final position as Head of the Faculty Dining Room at Rincon High School.
She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed sharing those talents with others. She also loved crafts. Her handmade items were given to many organizations to benefit others. Her hearty laugh and constant smile will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Linda Thomas of Tucson, James Flory of Yuma, Az, and Nancy (Don) Beschler of York, Pa. Five grandchildren, Stephen (Kim) Thomas, William (Heidi) Thomas, Brad(Shannon) Beschler, Angela (Jim) Frey, Laura (Kevin) Brannon. Ten great grandchildren, Owen, Lucy, Liam, Matthew, Dylan, Ryan, Tyler, Makayla, Malakai, and Zoe. Clara was so proud of her family. Even in failing health everyone always received a birthday card with a message just from her.
Clara was a strong woman that not only cared for her ailing husband but numerous others. She loved to organize and will probably be taking charge in heaven too. She will be missed by her family and many others whose lives she touched.
Although not a current member of a church, Clara had a strong faith in God and knew her life beyond earth would be wonderful.
She was also a member of the Emblem Club, Narfe, past Assistant Director of Arizona Good Sams Club, and Lady Elks.
A graveside service will be held at East Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
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