Eva C. Clooten

Eva C. Clooten, 93, Bismarck, died May 15, 2019, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, May 20, at Church of the Ascension, 1825 S. 3^rd St., Bismarck, with Rev. Msgr. James Braaten officiating. Burial is at 3:00 pm Monday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Visitation is from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday, May 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm.

Eva was born October 13, 1925, in Fort Clark, ND, the youngest of 13 children born to Martin and Mary (Leier) Schwarzbauer. Eva married Robert F. Clooten on November 13, 1946, and together they raised 10 children.

Eva enjoyed traveling with her husband, spending time fishing and hunting in Alaska, sightseeing in Hawaii, and traveling through Europe. She looked forward to her annual mother-daughter trips, which she enjoyed for 21 years. Eva was a wonderful cook, loved to dance, ride horse, play cards and oil paint. Eva also reached out to strangers in need with a token of her love of crocheting by making afghans. She was an adventurous grandma and her grandchildren could talk her into anything.

The last 2 ½ years of her life were spent at her home with her children and family caring for her.

Eva is survived by her five daughters, Millie (Bernell) Renner, Karen (Dennis) Rasmussen, Lorie (Rip) Riopel, Linda (Bob) Deichert, Joelle (Gregg) Pechacek; five sons, Robert (Sandy) Clooten, Jim (Pam) Clooten, Clem (Connie) Clooten, Scott Clooten, and Steve (Sandi) Clooten; 28 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; two brothers; 10 sisters, and one great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorials or masses may be given to the donor’s choice.