CLEMENS, Elaine Lois

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - >> Elaine Lois Clemens << >> March 10, 2013 << Elaine Lois Clemens passed away Sunday morning, after a brief illness. She and her husband, Verne, retired to Lake Havasu in 1981, from Chicago. Elaine was born at Hinsdale, Ill., in 1925. She met her husband, Verne, in Chicago and they were married in 1951. They raised four children while living in Chicago. Elaine was active politically in the Cook County Republican Party. She was proud to be a Goldwater/Reagan conservative, which was a rarity in Chicago. She is survived by three of her children, Georgia Lipp, of Lake Havasu City, Mark Clemens, of Orange, Calif., and Jay Clemens, of Tucson. She has seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her brother, Claude Michaelson, lives in the Phoenix area. Elaine and Verne loved their children and provided for them throughout their lives. They were an example of stability, integrity and love. In her retirement years, she enjoyed bingo and video poker tournaments in Laughlin. She and Verne would dance at Don Laughlin's casino every Sunday at their tea dance. They danced to Big Band and Country Western music, mingling with the many friends they had on the dance floor. Some of our fondest memories are of them dancing together, smiling and chatting as they glided along the floor. They worked hard all their lives, and then had pleasure in their retirement. We were blessed to have them as parents. We will miss them, but will forever imagine them dancing together forever in our hearts. We love you Mom! Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Elaine's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.