John was the son of Frank and Anita M.[Scalzi] Clara, brother of Frank J., Carolina Petrykowski, James J., MaryAnn Perry, Anita Lambert and Rosemary Kassab. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Robert G. and Fortunato J. Clara.
He was a loving and dedicated husband to MaryAnn [Grych]and they celebrated 25 years of marriage on February 9th,1988. He was the devoted father of AnnMarie Holman and Donna Coder and proud grandfather of Zac Holman and Ryan Coder.
John was born with a very rare kidney disorder and was one of only three children in treatment for this disease at Children's Hospital of Detroit where he remained an in patient for most of the first seven years of his life. He was the sole survivor of the three and went on to live a 'normal life', although he had only one kidney and it funtioned at only about 25%.
John grew up in Detroit and also lived in Warren and Rochester Mi. before settling in Sterling Heights.
He was a long time employee of Chevrolet Gear and Axle on Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck, Mi.
He was very family orientated and enjoyed camping, woodworking and riding his Gold Wing Motorcycle.
BEND IN THE ROAD
When we feel we have nothing left to give
And we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
And the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
To valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry The tears that the heart is crying?
There's but one place to go and that is to God,
And dropping all pretence and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
And gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's cross roads
And view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision,
And He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother,
And the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
Is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger
Let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
You've just come to a bend in the road.
Helen Steiner Rice
*I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Mr. David Kessler for taking the time to visit and photograph the final resting place of my brother John.
May your continued kindness be returned to you a hundred fold Sir.
** Mr. Edward Leffew,
I can never thank you enough for your kindness dear Sir. You have touched my life and my heart with your generosity by paying tribute to and sponsoring the memorial site of my Sister MaryAnn [Clara] Perry and brothers Robert George, Fortunato James, Frank Jerome and John Richard Clara [in addition to my parents Frank D. and Anita M. Clara].
My wish for you Sir is to receive an abundance of blessings in return.
Please visit John's parents and siblings as well:
Frank
Fortunato
Maryann
Robert
Carolina
James
Niece:
Kimberly
He was a loving and dedicated husband to MaryAnn [Grych]and they celebrated 25 years of marriage on February 9th,1988. He was the devoted father of AnnMarie Holman and Donna Coder and proud grandfather of Zac Holman and Ryan Coder.
John was born with a very rare kidney disorder and was one of only three children in treatment for this disease at Children's Hospital of Detroit where he remained an in patient for most of the first seven years of his life. He was the sole survivor of the three and went on to live a 'normal life', although he had only one kidney and it funtioned at only about 25%.
John grew up in Detroit and also lived in Warren and Rochester Mi. before settling in Sterling Heights.
He was a long time employee of Chevrolet Gear and Axle on Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck, Mi.
He was very family orientated and enjoyed camping, woodworking and riding his Gold Wing Motorcycle.
BEND IN THE ROAD
When we feel we have nothing left to give
And we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
And the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
To valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry The tears that the heart is crying?
There's but one place to go and that is to God,
And dropping all pretence and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
And gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's cross roads
And view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision,
And He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother,
And the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
Is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger
Let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
You've just come to a bend in the road.
Helen Steiner Rice
*I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Mr. David Kessler for taking the time to visit and photograph the final resting place of my brother John.
May your continued kindness be returned to you a hundred fold Sir.
** Mr. Edward Leffew,
I can never thank you enough for your kindness dear Sir. You have touched my life and my heart with your generosity by paying tribute to and sponsoring the memorial site of my Sister MaryAnn [Clara] Perry and brothers Robert George, Fortunato James, Frank Jerome and John Richard Clara [in addition to my parents Frank D. and Anita M. Clara].
My wish for you Sir is to receive an abundance of blessings in return.
Please visit John's parents and siblings as well:
Frank
Fortunato
Maryann
Robert
Carolina
James
Niece:
Kimberly
John was the son of Frank and Anita M.[Scalzi] Clara, brother of Frank J., Carolina Petrykowski, James J., MaryAnn Perry, Anita Lambert and Rosemary Kassab. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Robert G. and Fortunato J. Clara.
He was a loving and dedicated husband to MaryAnn [Grych]and they celebrated 25 years of marriage on February 9th,1988. He was the devoted father of AnnMarie Holman and Donna Coder and proud grandfather of Zac Holman and Ryan Coder.
John was born with a very rare kidney disorder and was one of only three children in treatment for this disease at Children's Hospital of Detroit where he remained an in patient for most of the first seven years of his life. He was the sole survivor of the three and went on to live a 'normal life', although he had only one kidney and it funtioned at only about 25%.
John grew up in Detroit and also lived in Warren and Rochester Mi. before settling in Sterling Heights.
He was a long time employee of Chevrolet Gear and Axle on Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck, Mi.
He was very family orientated and enjoyed camping, woodworking and riding his Gold Wing Motorcycle.
BEND IN THE ROAD
When we feel we have nothing left to give
And we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
And the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
To valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry The tears that the heart is crying?
There's but one place to go and that is to God,
And dropping all pretence and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
And gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's cross roads
And view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision,
And He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother,
And the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
Is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger
Let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
You've just come to a bend in the road.
Helen Steiner Rice
*I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Mr. David Kessler for taking the time to visit and photograph the final resting place of my brother John.
May your continued kindness be returned to you a hundred fold Sir.
** Mr. Edward Leffew,
I can never thank you enough for your kindness dear Sir. You have touched my life and my heart with your generosity by paying tribute to and sponsoring the memorial site of my Sister MaryAnn [Clara] Perry and brothers Robert George, Fortunato James, Frank Jerome and John Richard Clara [in addition to my parents Frank D. and Anita M. Clara].
My wish for you Sir is to receive an abundance of blessings in return.
Please visit John's parents and siblings as well:
Frank
Fortunato
Maryann
Robert
Carolina
James
Niece:
Kimberly
He was a loving and dedicated husband to MaryAnn [Grych]and they celebrated 25 years of marriage on February 9th,1988. He was the devoted father of AnnMarie Holman and Donna Coder and proud grandfather of Zac Holman and Ryan Coder.
John was born with a very rare kidney disorder and was one of only three children in treatment for this disease at Children's Hospital of Detroit where he remained an in patient for most of the first seven years of his life. He was the sole survivor of the three and went on to live a 'normal life', although he had only one kidney and it funtioned at only about 25%.
John grew up in Detroit and also lived in Warren and Rochester Mi. before settling in Sterling Heights.
He was a long time employee of Chevrolet Gear and Axle on Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck, Mi.
He was very family orientated and enjoyed camping, woodworking and riding his Gold Wing Motorcycle.
BEND IN THE ROAD
When we feel we have nothing left to give
And we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
And the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
To valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry The tears that the heart is crying?
There's but one place to go and that is to God,
And dropping all pretence and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
And gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's cross roads
And view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision,
And He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother,
And the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
Is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger
Let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
You've just come to a bend in the road.
Helen Steiner Rice
*I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Mr. David Kessler for taking the time to visit and photograph the final resting place of my brother John.
May your continued kindness be returned to you a hundred fold Sir.
** Mr. Edward Leffew,
I can never thank you enough for your kindness dear Sir. You have touched my life and my heart with your generosity by paying tribute to and sponsoring the memorial site of my Sister MaryAnn [Clara] Perry and brothers Robert George, Fortunato James, Frank Jerome and John Richard Clara [in addition to my parents Frank D. and Anita M. Clara].
My wish for you Sir is to receive an abundance of blessings in return.
Please visit John's parents and siblings as well:
Frank
Fortunato
Maryann
Robert
Carolina
James
Niece:
Kimberly
