Clarice Evelyn Halvorson Henderson, 93

Clarice Evelyn Halvorson Henderson was born September 25, 1919, in Frost, Minnesota, to Andrew and Christina (Erdahl) Halvorson. She was baptized and confirmed at Frost Lutheran Church and graduated from Frost High School in 1941.  She worked several years as a baby sitter and as a waitress at the cafes in Frost.  On April 4, 1945, Clarice married Arnold V. Henderson at the Lutheran parsonage in Blue Earth.  After marriage they began their family and lived in Mason City, Iowa, and Fairmont, Minnesota.  In 1958, they moved to Belle Plaine, Iowa, and in 1969 to Northfield.  Shortly after moving to Northfield, Clarice began working as a Dietary Aid at the newly opened Northfield Retirement Center.  She remained at NRC until retiring in 1989.  Arnold passed away on August 7, 2004, and Clarice remained in Northfield until moving to Rochester in 2010.

Clarice was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and had always been active in the churches they attended.  She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and baking.  Her family loved her world famous peanut butter cups, delicious cinnamon rolls and from scratch chocolate cake.  Clarice was gracious, a good hostess, kind hearted, sweet and strong.  She was happiest when her children and grandchildren were near.

Survivors include her children and their spouses: Gary and Susan of Fort Worth, Texas, Judith and Edwin Papesh of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Claudia and Michael Moberg of Rochester; 5 grandchildren: Michael (Wendy) Henderson of Owasso, Oklahoma, Joshua (Joani) Moberg and children Christian and Caleb of Minneapolis, Sarah (Mark) Howard and children Kathryn and Ryan of Milton, Georgia, Justin (Shannon) Moberg and children Violet and William of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Rebecca (Steven) Rogers and children Allison and Andrew of Waukee, Iowa; her sister-in-law Clara Homseth of Frost; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her granddaughter Tina, her parents, her sisters Arvilla, Florence and Marian, and her brothers Elmer and Arthur.

Clarice passed away with her daughters by her side on Thursday evening, May 2, 2013, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be 11AM Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Northfield with Rev. Brent Klein officiating.  Music will be provided by David Greenfield.  Interment will be in Red Rose Cemetery, Waterford Township.  Casket bearers will be Michael Henderson, Joshua Moberg, Sarah Howard, Justin Moberg, Rebecca Rogers and Steven Rogers.  Honorary pall bearers will be Wendy Henderson, Joani Moberg, Mark Howard and Shannon Moberg.  Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the funeral.

Memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com