This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Frau Clauson, 95, born on October 5, 1919 and passed away on April 1, 2015. We will remember her forever.
Frau pictures - many of you will have some great pictures of Mom that we would like to share at the Memorial - please choose your best 3 and sent to Marc at theClausons@comcast.net. Thank you.
Please join us at her memorial on April 25th at 3pm at the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juanita for a time of sharing, fond memories, and closure as we honor her life and friendships with those she held dear. All "Frau-ites" are welcome.
We are currently trying to set the site up to allow posting of pictures, memories, and other websites and facebook pages to both share your memories and to connect with the "Frau People" to perhaps reconnect and start your own programs to continue to make the world closer.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSmall, with unmistakable personality and energy, I have seen you again and again over the years, with us in Hamburg, when you planned the exchanges with my mother. And then resolute, fair, strict and very cheerful, open-hearted and always interested in your counterpart in Juanita High.
In 1980 you put me in a family, that 'won't fit for everyone' – and it was the very best family for me! My stay was a big adventure and a real pleasure. 3 years later, the whole family surprised me with a very spontaneous (by telegram telling me to meet them in Edingborough the next day, incl. a money order ....) 1-week-joint trip through England. Another year later, I stayed with them again for 3 months and travelled the U.S. with my sister Susan for 4 weeks – with great help and anticipation from my Dad. Then, Nancy, my second sister, visited me in Hamburg on her Europe-Trip. And in 2019, after 39 years, Dad arranged a trip to London, so Susan and her family and I could spent some time together again. For my life all of it was a wonderful and formative experience. I feel, I was blessed. In great gratitude, I will always remember you, Karin Warzecha (Schönwälder)
Shame I didn’t think to do it sooner
She meant so much to me and did so much to change my view of the world
Words cannot express how grateful I am for your friendship and your love - and for you teaching me when you were in your eighties. Kant's Imperativ and your favorite poem, Mondnacht by Johann von Eichendorff, are one of the many glimpses into our stimulating afternoon Kaffee Kuchen teaching sessions that will remain with me forever. Thank you for touching so many of our lives. Thank you for loving me and being my friend. You will always have a place in my heart. May you rest in peace... "...Und meine Seele spannte, weit ihre Fluege aus, flog durch die stillen Lande, als floege sie nach Haus." Deine Kamilla
I think of you often and miss our talks. Your vibrant spirit lives on in the way you touched our lives.
Hugs and kisses to you, Marvin and Mike, and those beautiful grandchildren, and I'm so sorry I didn't get to say hi to your lovely wife.
Edie
Ediedixon@msn.com
I enrolled in German my sophomore year in high school. This was in the fall of 1971, the year Juanita High School opened its doors for the first time. Initially, I had no real interest in Deutsch other than to fulfill the 3 years of foreign language required by the college of my choice. Frau soon changed that.
She would not allow me be half-hearted about German. I was going to learn it, learn it well, and love it! Her example of passion for her subject and concern for her students stayed with me even as I pursued a career as an educator.
Frau came to mind often in my years as a college vocal major. As I performed the art songs, arias, and choral works of Schubert, Schumann, Mozart, and Bach, my professors would sometimes comment on the precision of my German pronunciation. Under my breath I would whisper, "Thank you Frau."
I am grateful to God for the impact this lady made on my young life.
den vermissen!!!
There are so many things that creep out of my memory bank when thinking about Annelies: the extravagant gingerbread houses, her German exchange program, her regular trips back to Germany for the “spa,” and many more. I remember one of the early Mardi Fash Ca events she and the rest of the foreign language department put on. Frau asked me to participate in the dunk tank. Of course I agreed – I had learned that it best you say yes when Frau asked a favor. I was the first one to be put on the tank that evening, and so was the first one to be dunked. As I hit the water it was obvious no one thought that perhaps the water should be warm. The water was straight out of the cold water tap, and I thought I was going to have a heart attack.
Annelies Clauson – what a great teacher – what a wonderful human being.
To Mike,Marvin,Mark and Fiona and the grandchildren I offer my kindest and warm sympathy.
Knowing Annelies for over 40 years I say Auf Wiedersehen (the extent of my German) and may Peace be with you forever and ever with Love...
I grew up down the street from her. My mom played tennis with her over the years and they remained good friends.
She made amazing Kuchen too!
God bless you Frau and all the Clausens!
warmest regards!
I will never forget when the Wall came down and Frau announced it with the map of one Germany outlined with a marker. She had tears in her eyes. She tended to yell at me more than most and I deserved it. She’d say, “Herrrr Bur-vel,” and then ask me to conjugate a verb or sing along to “aus, auser, bei, mit, nach, zeit, von, zu.” Remember that song? When she came back from Winter Break she’d be crazy brown, smiling and with a bit more spring in her step. That weird sloped room with swivel desks at JHS would light up when she entered to start class.
My condolences to the family for their loss. Frau’s memory will live on forever. Thank you Frau! You changed the world for the better!