Clara May Baskey, 99, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital in Fremont, OH. She was born April 30, 1917 in Fremont, the daughter of Marion Matthew and Ruth (Greetham) Miller. She was a 1936 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Clara May married Nicholas S. Baskey, Sr. on April 14, 1940 in Bucyrus, OH and he preceded her in death on November 24, 1969. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the East Side Presbyterian Church. Clara May served on the Sandusky County Election Board for over fifty years. She demonstrated foods at Kroger and Great Scot food stores. Clara May was also a member of the Republican Women and the United Christian Women’s Association.
Clara May’s love of family took her to Uruguay, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Egypt, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Jerusalem where her son served as a US Foreign Service Officer. She enjoyed dancing, baking pies and playing cards.
Clara May is survived by her son, Nicholas (Jocelyn) Baskey, Jr., Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Adrian (Jacky) Baskey, Bujumbura, Burundi, Matthew Baskey, London, England and Alistair (Shirin) Baskey, Abu Dhabi, UAE; great grandchildren, Joshua, Jared and Isabelle; caregiver and special friends Betty and Don Behlmer, Fremont, OH and many extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas S. Baskey, Sr.; brother, Clarence “Bud” Miller and sister, Bernice (Miller) Hotchkiss.
Visitation: Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Monday, September 5, 2016; 5:00 p.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at East Side Presbyterian Church, 1020 Kentucky Ave., Fremont, OH, with Pastor Tim Whalen officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Memorials: East Side Presbyterian Church
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Laurie Black (Lillian Robinson granddaughter)
I am so sorry for you lost. She was a wonderful woman that was good friends with my grandma. I always called her my favorite lady. She will be truly missed.
Trish Smith
Sending sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Clara Mae.
Betty and Don Behlmer (Clara Mays caregivers)
I’m going to miss her after being with her everyday. Clara May was like a second mom to me these last ten years. She’s has earned her angel wings. She will be watching over all of us. Clara May is one awesome lady.
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Family of Clara Mae Baskey
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Angie (Yeager) Wood
Sincere condolences to your entire family. As a child, I have many memories of her from East Side Presbyterian Church and would see her out and about until a few years ago. She’d always have a hug and a beautiful smile and she will certainly be missed. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Dennis Batey
We lost truly one of the great ones in Clara May. Although we grieve the physical loss of Clara May, her life was an example of the celebration of life. She became a 3rd grandmother to me early in my childhood and help form me in my youth by the example in which she carried out her life. I will miss you Clara May but will celebrate you by the life I lead and invite others that knew you to do the same. God Bless and hope to be reunited with you one day in our Father’s House in Heaven.
Adrian Baskey
Although we were separated by many miles I have always kept your photo and memory with me wherever I lived and will always treasure those special moments that we had together. You meant so very much to me, and I will never forget the last time I came to visit and the special mass we attended together, and you were so proud of me. I will do my best to live my life closer to how you led yours; you are an inspiration to all of us. We love you and miss you. Looking forward to our next dance together Grandma!
Gary Lance
Nick and Family – my brother-in-law Sam Otermat (sister Janet’s husband) sent me your Mom’s obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of her taking us to Fremont Police Little League games followed by a stop at the Dairy Queen. Whenever I’m in Fremont I always drive by your home on Willow Street and think of those wonderful old days. Your lovely Mom has a special place in Heaven.
Gary