Clarity Patricia Louise, age 65, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly a long-time resident of Burnsville, passed away after a long illness on June 29, 2002 in Florida. Preceded in death by parents, John & Dorothy Benson; sister, Jackie; and brother, John. Survived by devoted husband of 42 years, Robert; daughters, Angela Clarity of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Cathleen Clarity-Boydron of Paris, France; grandchildren, Dylan, Cecilia, Madeline, Bobby, Bastien and Bianca; sisters, Joan Johnson, Jan Andersen, and Pam Benson; brothers, Darryl, Jimmy and Jerry; numerous nieces and nephews. Pat was a communicant of Mary Mother of the Church, was employed by The College of St. Catherine in St. Paul where she was in charge of student services and the summer tennis program, and worked for Dayton's-Burnsville Center. Mass of Christian Burial and Interment was July 3rd in Florida. A Memorial Mass will also celebrate her life on Saturday, July 27, 11 AM at MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH, 3333 E. Cliff Rd., Burnsville. Memorials preferred to any charitable organization that specializes in the welfare of children because ``Granny Pat'' loved all children. Arr. Holcomb-Henry-Boom Funeral Home 651-482-7606

Published on July 14, 2002


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