1923
Brigitta
2018
Brigitta Straumer Clyde
June 1, 1923 — July 6, 2018
Brigitta Emmy Maria Straumer Clyde
1923-2018
Brigitta Emmy Maria Straumer Clyde, the great matriarch of the Calvin Clyde family, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018 at the age of 95 in Logan, Utah. She was born on June 1, 1923 in the Free City of Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland) to Johannes F.W. Straumer and Bertha Elise Grosnick. She grew up in Danzig, Poland; Bamberg, Germany; and Vienna, Austria.
Brigitta loved music and dance. She studied at the Academy for Music and Dramatic Arts under the great dancer Grete Wiesenthal. After graduation, she continued her graduate studies under Rosalia Chladek at the Conservatory for Music and Dance in Vienna. Throughout her life, she used her talents to bless and teach others, directing and choreographing scores of community and church productions. She brought out gracefulness, beauty and musical appreciation in even the clumsiest of teenagers. She never stopped loving the grace and beauty of a dance to a Viennese waltz.
Brigitta endured the terrible trials and deprivations of World War II in Vienna but was always able to see the beauty and joy of life. She faced challenges with strength, endurance, and faith; despite facing tragedy and difficulties, she was able to see life through rose-colored glasses.
She was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 21, 1944 in Vienna, Austria. Her faith in her Savior and knowledge of eternal life with her family never waivered to her last day.
Brigitta met her eternal sweetheart and love of her life, Calvin Geary Clyde, when they both attended an LDS branch in Vienna when he was serving in the U.S. Army. Following Calvin’s military and missionary service, they were married on November 24, 1948 in Vienna. They were sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple by Ezra Taft Benson on December 15, 1948. They always celebrated both wedding days.
She was dedicated to her family and exemplified motherhood. She remained dedicated to serving and helping her posterity to her final days; she knew each great-grandchild by name and birthday. She loved to share her wisdom with everyone, whether they were family or not. Over the years, many extended family members and friends were privileged to live with Brigitta and Calvin for a time.
Brigitta served faithfully in the LDS Church in many callings; youth and Primary children loved her and she was able to teach them so effectively with her love and example. Brigitta also served a church service mission with Calvin in 1991-1992.
She is renowned for the legendary community exercise class she led for three days a week in the Logan Hillcrest 2nd Ward for nearly fifty years. The class continues without her to this day using a recording of her voice directing the classes. Countless women of all ages have gained health and strength because of her example and direction.
She was an extraordinary woman of faith, courage, service, and talent who led her family by her example of love and service. She made an indelible difference to everyone who met her.
She is survived by her eight children: Rixa (Lonnie) Oman of Mapleton, UT; Eric (Pauline) currently in the Australia Adelaide Mission; DeAnn (Brent) Spencer of Rochester, MN; Carla (Phil) Lewis of Bakersfield, CA; Andrea (Randy) Funk of Salt Lake City, UT; Loretta (Doug) Buckley of Stafford, VA; Mark (Susie) of Palmer, AK; and Tania (Mark) Stewart of Petersboro, UT. She is beloved by her 38 grandchildren and 91 great-grandchildren (with more on the way). She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Hans Joachim, sister Erika Anderson, grandchildren Dain Oman, Jenny Oman, and Lance Buckley (Amy); and great-grandchildren Claire and Abigail Buckley, and Evelyn Moyle.
The family would like to thank the staff of Maple Springs and CNS Hospice for their gentle, loving care during Brigitta’s final days.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the Logan Hillcrest 2nd Ward chapel, 875 N. 1500 E., Logan, Utah. Visitation from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.com
1923-2018
Brigitta Emmy Maria Straumer Clyde, the great matriarch of the Calvin Clyde family, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018 at the age of 95 in Logan, Utah. She was born on June 1, 1923 in the Free City of Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland) to Johannes F.W. Straumer and Bertha Elise Grosnick. She grew up in Danzig, Poland; Bamberg, Germany; and Vienna, Austria.
Brigitta loved music and dance. She studied at the Academy for Music and Dramatic Arts under the great dancer Grete Wiesenthal. After graduation, she continued her graduate studies under Rosalia Chladek at the Conservatory for Music and Dance in Vienna. Throughout her life, she used her talents to bless and teach others, directing and choreographing scores of community and church productions. She brought out gracefulness, beauty and musical appreciation in even the clumsiest of teenagers. She never stopped loving the grace and beauty of a dance to a Viennese waltz.
Brigitta endured the terrible trials and deprivations of World War II in Vienna but was always able to see the beauty and joy of life. She faced challenges with strength, endurance, and faith; despite facing tragedy and difficulties, she was able to see life through rose-colored glasses.
She was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 21, 1944 in Vienna, Austria. Her faith in her Savior and knowledge of eternal life with her family never waivered to her last day.
Brigitta met her eternal sweetheart and love of her life, Calvin Geary Clyde, when they both attended an LDS branch in Vienna when he was serving in the U.S. Army. Following Calvin’s military and missionary service, they were married on November 24, 1948 in Vienna. They were sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple by Ezra Taft Benson on December 15, 1948. They always celebrated both wedding days.
She was dedicated to her family and exemplified motherhood. She remained dedicated to serving and helping her posterity to her final days; she knew each great-grandchild by name and birthday. She loved to share her wisdom with everyone, whether they were family or not. Over the years, many extended family members and friends were privileged to live with Brigitta and Calvin for a time.
Brigitta served faithfully in the LDS Church in many callings; youth and Primary children loved her and she was able to teach them so effectively with her love and example. Brigitta also served a church service mission with Calvin in 1991-1992.
She is renowned for the legendary community exercise class she led for three days a week in the Logan Hillcrest 2nd Ward for nearly fifty years. The class continues without her to this day using a recording of her voice directing the classes. Countless women of all ages have gained health and strength because of her example and direction.
She was an extraordinary woman of faith, courage, service, and talent who led her family by her example of love and service. She made an indelible difference to everyone who met her.
She is survived by her eight children: Rixa (Lonnie) Oman of Mapleton, UT; Eric (Pauline) currently in the Australia Adelaide Mission; DeAnn (Brent) Spencer of Rochester, MN; Carla (Phil) Lewis of Bakersfield, CA; Andrea (Randy) Funk of Salt Lake City, UT; Loretta (Doug) Buckley of Stafford, VA; Mark (Susie) of Palmer, AK; and Tania (Mark) Stewart of Petersboro, UT. She is beloved by her 38 grandchildren and 91 great-grandchildren (with more on the way). She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Hans Joachim, sister Erika Anderson, grandchildren Dain Oman, Jenny Oman, and Lance Buckley (Amy); and great-grandchildren Claire and Abigail Buckley, and Evelyn Moyle.
The family would like to thank the staff of Maple Springs and CNS Hospice for their gentle, loving care during Brigitta’s final days.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the Logan Hillcrest 2nd Ward chapel, 875 N. 1500 E., Logan, Utah. Visitation from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.com
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