Clara Ann Matthews Talbot

MERIDIAN – Clara Talbot, age 98, died peacefully Sunday morning Sept. 17, 2017, in Meridian Idaho. She was born Dec. 4, 1918 in Hazel, Idaho to Thomas Earl and Agnes Martin Matthews.

Clara married Dean Mason Talbot on May 11, 1940. They were married for 46 years until his passing in 1986. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple in 1950.

Clara was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions through out the years. A highlight of her life was serving with her beloved husband Dean in the Boise LDS Temple. After his death she continued to serve for 22 years. It was her salvation after she lost the love of her life.

Clara was an educator and taught school for many years at Ustick Elementary. She was a great inspiration to many children throughout her career.

Clara was also a great inspiration to her family. She is greatly loved by all of them. Those of you who knew her know that she was one classy little lady right up until the end of her life.

Clara is survived by two daughters, Judy Ann (Eugene) Fuller of Boise, Rise Jan (Larry) Stoldt of Meridian, and one son, Earl Dean (Jean) Talbot of Boise. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren. She is survived by several sisters-in-law, one being her best friend Kerma Larsen of Layton, Utah.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband Dean Mason Talbot; her parents, three brothers, Rex, Max, Grant, and one sister, Geraldine.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

The family would like to thank the staff at Your@Home for the wonderful and loving care they have given our mom for the past year. Also thanks to the hospice group that has been so attentive to her especially our dear nurse Gayla. Our hearts are full of gratitude to you all.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary fund or to the charity of your choice.