Clara Eye *
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clara Eye, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who departed from us on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Unity Point Hospital. Clara was a beacon of kindness, compassion, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A Visitation Prayer Service to celebrate Clara’s life will be held at Christy–Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with prayer service at 6:30 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at Mt. Zion Church, 1421 Geneva Street, Sioux City, IA on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with her burial following service at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and Special Olympics of Iowa in Clara’s honor.
Clara was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, and care giver; she loved being a Teacher’s Assistant for many years at Riverside School and was a Mary Kay Consultant, too. Clara was a business owner of Clara & Dale’s Bridal Fashion in Sioux City, where she was a seamstress and did alterations, as well.
Clara enjoyed music while coloring and creating beautiful crafts. Clara was a gifted artist whose creativity knew no bounds. Her pictures vibrantly colored, brought beauty and inspiration to countless lives. She had an infectious laugh that could brighten the darkest of days and a heart that overflowed with love for those around her.
She leaves behind daughters: Debra L. Carr of Newcastle, WY; Jacquelyn L. (Eye) Miller of Kingsley, IA; Lesa Marie Eye of Clearwater FL; Michelle Eye of Sioux City, IA; Donna Eye of Sioux City, IA; grandchildren: Dale and Sarah Clark of Pueblo West, CO; Lori and Jerry Gray of Newcastle, WY; Amanda and Ricky Lien of Firestone, CO; Victoria and Nick Epps of Kingsley, IA; Nichole and Robert Sigafus of Sheldon, IA; Alexander and Heather Eye of Coralville, IA; Charlie Vasquez of Coralville, IA; Allie Eye of Sioux City, IA; great-grandchildren: Samuel Clark and Skyler Clark of Pueblo West, CO; Braxton Lien, Izabella Lien and Ryder Lien of Firestone, CO; Michael McCalmont of Sioux City IA; McKayla Eye, Brayden Eye, Aubreigh Eye and Alexandria Eye of Coralville, IA; two sisters-in-law: Shirley Shockey of Rockford, IL and Verna Shockey of Sioux City, IA; one brother-in-law, Roy Baker, Sr. of Sioux City, IA; and many nieces and nephews who will cherish the memories of their time spent together.
Clara’s warm and caring nature touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by her wide circle of family and friends.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale C. Eye; daughters: Jeanne
Marie and Christina Lynn Eye; twin granddaughters, Patrisia and Vanessa Eye; three brothers: Gene Shockey, Sr., Dave Shockey (Sharon), Butch Shockey; and one sister, Gloria Baker.
As we say our farewells to Clara, let us remember the joy she brought into our lives and the legacy of love she leaves behind. May her spirit live on in our hearts forever.
Rest in peace, dear Clara Eye. You will never be forgotten.
Published by Sioux City Journal on Aug. 8, 2023.