Mrs. Burdetta J. McClaran, 89, of LaPorte, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at her home.
She was born June 17, 1925, in LaPorte to Otto and Hilda (Schwartz) Schultz.
Burdetta worked 25 years for Stellrema Corp. and also worked at Easy Heat for five years. She was a member of Eagles. She enjoyed embroidering and crocheting. Burdetta also enjoyed find-a-word puzzles and playing slot machines and bingo.
On Jan. 6, 1953, in Michigan City, IN, she married Harry McClaran Jr., who preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1987.
Burdetta was also preceded in death by her parents; three grandchildren, Tom, Risa and Johnnie; two brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Ann (Lester) Lindsley of LaPorte and Carolyn J. (Paul) Cooper of Walkerton, IN; two sons, Wayne (Pam Newton) McClaran of LaPorte and Carl “Bootie” Pointon of Mattoon, IL; 13 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.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jo Ellyn Chadwick officiating. Interment will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Burdetta J. McClaran.
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