Burdetta Mcclaran

Burdetta J. McClaran June 17, 1925-August 25, 2014 Mrs. Burdetta J. McClaran, 89, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Monday August 25, 2014 at her home in LaPorte, IN. She was born June 17, 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Otto Schultz and Hilda (Schwatrz) Schultz. Burdetta worked 25 years for Stellrema Corp, she also worked at Easy Heat for 5 years. Burdetta was a member of the Eagles. She enjoyed embroidering, and crocheting. Burdetta also enjoyed find a word puzzles, playing the slot machines and playing bingo. On January 6, 1953, in Michigan City, IN, she married Harry McClaran, Jr. who preceded her in death November 20, 1987. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Ann (Lester) Lindsley of La Porte, IN, Carolyn J. (Paul) Cooper of Walkerton, IN; two sons, Wayne (Pam Newton) McClaran of La Porte, IN, Carl "Bootie" Pointon of Mattoon, IL; thirteen grandchildren, Robby, Kristine, Rhonda, Tracy, Todd, Tim, Mike, Steve, Dennis, Leslie, Curtis, Chad and Olivia; many great and great-great grandchildren; beloved boyfriend, Scott Lain and beloved pet, Tyke. Burdetta was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandchildren, Tom, Risa, and Johnnie, two brothers, and one sister. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday, August 29, 2014 from 10:00 am, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Friday August 29, 2014 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jo Ellyn Chadwick officiating. Interment will follow at the Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Burdetta J. McClaran Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Burdetta June McClaran please visit our Sympathy Store.