Claire Wilson Wellington

Born to Orinda & Walter Hansen in Missoula, Montana. She attended Gold Creek and Deer Lodge schools.She graduated from Powell County High School in 1945. She found much enjoyment writing letters to our service people abroad during WWII.

David and Claire were married in Deer Lodge in 1947 where they raised their four boys. She enjoyed watching David play baseball and they bowled.She loved chaperoning high school football and wrestling activities. Claire worked many jobs but KDRG Radio advertising stories were some of her fondest. She enjoyed square dancing with her Uncle Yens in Missoula where she met Harry Wellington. They were married in 1977.

Preceded in death by Orinda and Walter Hansen, husband David, son Edward (Ted) and husband Harry. She is survived by three sons: Richard (Dick) & Sandy Wilson Anaconda, Mt. Steve & Doris Wilson Moses Lake, Wa. Don & Deb Wilson Troy, Mt.

11 Grandchildren and 7 Greatgrandchildren.

Services will be Friday May 2 @2:00 in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Moses Lake.Wa. She will be laid to rest in Deer Lodge, Montana.