Clara Chaffee Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 10, 2024, at the age of 100, Clara Chaffee of Holland, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Clara had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Clara may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her son Dan Chaffee (Alice) of Holland, MI; her parents, Andrew Sjoerdsma and Reka Sjoerdsma (Winesma); her siblings, Alyce Holscher, Ann Kunz, Dorothy Tamminga and Andy Sjoerdsma; and her sons, Walter and James.
She is survived by: her sons, Curtis Chaffee (Pam) of White Cloud, MI and Steve Chaffee of Hudsonville, MI; and her brother Richard Sjoerdsma (Mary) of Kenosha, WI..