Devoted husband of 60 years to Noretta Sarah [Police], loving father of Karen [David] Dopp and the late James F. Clara. and proud grandfather of four granddaughters: Erin and Meghan Dopp and Cassandra and Emily Clara.

Also survived by sisters Anita [Clara] Lambert of Virginia and Rosemary [Clara] Kassab of Michigan, several nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and great, great nieces & nephews, Aunts, Uncles and many cousins.

Predeceased by son James F. Clara, parents Frank & Anita [Scalzi] Clara, brothers Frank J. Clara, Fortunato J. Clara, Robert G. Clara and John R. Clara, sisters Carolina R. [Clara] Petrykowski and MaryAnn [Clara] Perry.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. at:
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
44633 Utica Rd.
Utica, Mi.

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When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It almost seemed impossible
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take My hand
And share My life with Me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

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[If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again].

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Please take a moment to visit Jim's son:

James

siblings:

Frank
Fortunato
MaryAnn
Robert
John
Carolina


Niece:
Kimberly

and parents.

Thank you and God Bless.