Cherie M. Clawson

Cherie Marcil Clawson, 84, of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. After spouse Jack Clawson retired from a successful career in Batesville, Indiana, the couple settled in Bonita Springs where Cherie resided for the last 20 years. Cherie was born November 30, 1930, in Santa Ana, California, daughter to the late Ernest and Theora (Snow) Marcil. Cherie attended Brigham Young University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. In the fall of 1951, Cherie was named the BYU Homecoming Queen at the annual homecoming festivities. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,and made it her life’s mission to help and serve others. Mrs. Clawson enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, children and family, and had a special love for the opera. Cherie adored music and spending time at the beach, specifically Bonita Beach, where she and Jack lived and gathered with their family and loved ones. Of the things close to her heart, most important to her was the time she spent with her family, hosting tea parties for her grandchildren, or devoting days at a time to a jigsaw puzzle with them. Survivors include her beloved husband of 62 years, John G. “Jack” Clawson; loving children Carla Clawson Hoffman (Buzz) of Manteca, California; Martha C. Abell (Dixon) of Monroe, Louisiana; John D. Clawson (Betty) of Lawrence, Kansas; Congressman Curtis J. Clawson of Bonita Springs, Florida; Craig S. Clawson (Amy) of Tarpon Springs, Florida; Scott G. Clawson (Gayla) of Libertyville, Illinois; and Caroline C. Clawson of Sun Valley, Idaho; sister Mary L. Hales (Glen) of Las Vegas, Nevada; 21 cherished grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Cherie was preceded in death by her sister Alta Wave Marcil. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 20601 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, Florida 33928. A funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Cherie Marcil Clawson will be laid to rest alongside family members at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue, Washington. Flowers may be sent to Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, Florida. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.

Cherie M. Clawson

November 30, 1930 - July 28, 2015