

Clara Belle Jewett Ordway passed away on March 12, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia after a short illness. She was 87 years old. Clara was born on January 10, 1934 to Lester and Mary Elizabeth Bowman Jewett in Shelby, Ohio. She married Dale Ordway on February 6, 1952 in Continental, Ohio at the United Methodist Church. He passed away on May 7, 1998. She lived in York Township, Steuben County, Indiana, for almost 60 years, where she and Dale raised 10 children.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Russel, Paul, Lester, and Richard Jewett, sisters: Della Outhwaite, Martha Jewett, Evelyn Amrine, infant daughter Charlene Joan, grandson Jeremy Fisher, and son-in law Alan Clayton.
She is survived by her sister Mary Troyer of Ashley and brother Harold Jewett of Fort Wayne.
Ten children survive her: Roger (Betty) Ordway, Angola, IN., Connie (George) Southard, Westfield, IN., Cathie Clayton, Tucson, Az., Cindy Broome, South Bend, IN., Carol Evertts, Kendallville, IN., Cheryl (Ed) Sink, Chandler, AZ., Christine (Dave) Field, Gobles, MI., Candy Gleason, Cedar Park, TX., Jim (Stephanie) Ordway, Fremont, IN., and Jennifer Ordway, Mishawaka, IN.
Survivors also include 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 1 step granddaughter and 2 step great-grandchildren.
Clara was a member of the York United Methodist Church.
Pastor Tracey Zimmerman will officiate the private graveside service.
Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. 260-495-2915
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