of 3 children of Mary and Clarence Nichols.
She married Dale Downs in 1946, just after the war. They grew together and built their own home in 1955 in Carmel,IN. On summer vacations, they travelled all over the United States in a camper with their 3 children. They enjoyed taking sailing and golf lessons. Clarice was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Dale Grant Downs and by her sister Mildred and her brother “Red” and both parents.
She is survived by her 3 children and their spouses : Barbara McMillen (Thom Davis), Beverly Hiner (John) and Steve Downs (Lynn). There are 5 grand children : Kim Minnick, Cait McMillen,
Grant Downs, Wesley Downs and Matt Downs and 9 great grandchildren.
Clarice was affectionately known as“Kitty” and beloved by all who knew
her. She passed away peacefully in her home the morning of October 22, 2019.
“Kitty” had a zest for life. She was a strong, energetic striking redhead who lived life to the fullest on her terms and made her way independently thru life to the age of 94.
She loved golf into the 90’s and sports. But most of all she loved her home of 65 years and took great pride in working on it all the time! She especially loved being outside gardening and working in the yard.
She will be missed and always lovingly remembered by her family.
Rest In Peace Kitty...may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
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