Betty I. Clute

By Orleans Hub Posted 17 January 2019 at 8:43 am

Betty Clute

Betty I. Clute, 91, of Medina, entered into rest on Wed., Jan. 16, 2019 at The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehab Center in Albion.

Born July 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Aretta “Reta” (Wilkinson) Tugwood. Mrs. Clute graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1945 and married Ralph Eugene Clute Sr. on July 14, 1947. They were longtime residents of Medina, and together they raised a family of four children. Mrs. Clute enjoyed camping, traveling, doing creative crafts, and gardening. In recent years, she also attended Oak Orchard Assembly of God in Medina.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ralph, on Jan. 1, 1990; her son, Douglas Clute, on March 27, 2018; and her sister, Eleanor Jividen.

She is survived by three sons, Ralph E. (Elaine) Clute Jr., James (Nancy) Clute and Scott (Susan) Clute; 13 grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Karyn, Adam, Sarah, Joshua, Jillian, Kathryn, Robert, Jason, Rachel, Eric and Christopher; and many great-grandchildren.

A calling hour will be held on Fri., Jan. 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, where her memorial service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Daniel A. Thurber will officiate. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery at a later date in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial donations in Betty’s name to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion NY 14411.

Please share condolences and memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.