Claryce Behrens

Claryce "Toody" L. Behrens, 81, of Atlantic, passed away with Friday, May 1, 2015, at Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center, with family by her side.

Claryce Lee was born on October 9, 1933, in Columbus, Nebraska, the daughter of David Herman and Elizabeth Evelyn (Dischner) Mohr. When Toody was in fourth grade her family moved to Fremont, Nebraska, and she graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1951.

On January 23, 1954, she married Robert James Behrens in Fremont, where they lived for a short time. Over the next 19 years they lived in Bakersfield and Fresno, California, Omaha, Nebraska, and Windsor Heights, Iowa. In 1973, they made Atlantic home. After moving to Atlantic she worked for Olive's Fashion for 7 years, Atlantic Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, and at Safeguard for 3 years, until she suffered her stroke in 1993. Many will remember her taking cover charge at The Office Bar and Grill, that she and Bob owned for 25 years.

Toody was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Stroke Support at Cass County Memorial Hospital, and a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She loved spending time with her family, and fondly remembers her time spent as a den mother for Boy Scout's. She enjoyed sewing, and sometimes made clothes for her children.

Toody's smile and kindness will be missed by all who knew her. Toody will be deeply missed by her husband, Bob; daughter, Lynn Behrens, and her son, Jared of Fremont, Nebraska, and step-son, Jake Doescher of Norfolk, NE; sons, Gregory Behrens of Des Moines, Iowa, David (Karyl) Behrens, and their children, Emily and Zachary of Des Moines, Iowa, and Steven Behrens of Greenville, South Carolina; sister, Delores (Paul) Larson of Fremont, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Mary (Scott) Lemon of Lincoln, Nebraska; and nieces and nephews, Pat (Mike) Matteo, Mike (Denisse) Furstenau, Cathy (Kerry) Farber, Mary (Clark) Boschult, Jimmy (LaVonne) Furstenau, Jean (Chris) Barrans, and Sue (Greg) Ortmeier.

She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Elizabeth Mohr; in-laws, Lloyd and Ruth Behrens; son-in-law, Glenn; brother-in-law, Jim Furstenau; and much loved honorary family member, Sandra Burd.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2015, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, with Father Chori Seraiah as Celebrant.

A Rosary Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, at the church, followed by visitation with the family.

Burial will be at a later date at the Calvary Cemetery in Fremont, Nebraska.

The family encourages memorials be made to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Toody's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com


Claryce “Toody” L. Behrens

BORN
October 9, 1933
Columbus, Nebraska

DIED
May 1, 2015
Atlantic, Iowa
At the age of
81 years, 6 months and 22 days

FUNERAL MASS
10:30 a.m.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Atlantic, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Father Chori Seraiah

ORGANIST
Ardis Dusenberry

CANTOR
Chad Kelly

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
“Amazing Grace” by Congregation
“To Where You Are” by Josh Groban
“How Great Thou Art” by Congregation
“The Prayer” by Charlotte Church

INTERMENT
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Fremont, Nebraska


My Memory

I’d like the memory of me
To be a happy one,
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles
When life is done.
~~~~~~~~~~
I’d like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days.
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I’d like the tears of those who grieve
To dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.