Celebrating the Life of
Claire B. Stoner
1951 – 2017
The Chain
We knew little that morning
That God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
That day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide:
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
In Loving Memory of Claire Stoner
His Date and Place of Birth
December 19, 1951
Williston, North Dakota
His Date and Place of Passing
September 15, 2017
Sidney, Montana
His Mass of Christian Burial
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church
Williston, North Dakota
Friday, September 22, 2017
11:00 AM
Officiating
Father Joseph Evinger
Musicians
GP Eleria Sarah Haugen
Casket Bearers
Glenn Stoner Craig Stoner Vernon Stoner
Cory Stoner Dean Klein Aubrey Fosburgh
His Final Resting Place
Riverview Cemetery
Williston, North Dakota
Claire Boyd Stoner was born on December 19, 1951 to Carl and Delores (Brunelle) Stoner in Williston, North Dakota. He was the second child in a family of eleven. He was raised northeast of Williston on the family farm and attended Palmer school during his elementary years. He graduated from Williston High School in 1970 and from Wyoming Technical Institute in 1971.
Claire was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Moe on October 29, 1980. Together they raised two children, Brad and Teresa.
He was employed at Haugen’s Inc. part time during his High School Years and returned to work at Haugen’s full time following his graduation from Wyoming Tech. He continued working for the next forty years until his retirement in 2011.
His love of hunting, target shooting, and anything gun related brought him into the lives of many people which resulted in many long lasting friendships. Following his retirement, he spent much of his time visiting friends at breakfast, traveling to gun shows, and spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Preceding Claire in death, were his parents, Carl and Delores; two infant sisters, Carla and Delores; a brother, Wayne; and sister-in-law, Brenda Stoner.
Surviving Claire is his wife, Betty Stoner of Epping; son, Brad (Vanessa) Stoner; daughter, Teresa (Karlen) Pope; brothers, Glenn (Darcie) Stoner, Craig Stoner, Vernon (Janet) Stoner, Cory (Karla) Stoner; sisters, Janice (Dean) Klein, Darla (Aubrey) Fosburgh, Lana Stoner; five grandchildren, Taylor (Ryan) Claycomb, Logan Allard, Katelyn Meissel, Brandon Stoner, Matthew Stoner; two great-grandchildren, Noah Claycomb, Ryder Claycomb; and numerous nieces and nephews.