
Clair was my friend, my confidant, my teacher, and always made sure I looked good whenever she planned a function for me.  From my Clair I learned what charger plates were, what little green beans were called in French, and how to create absolutely elegant affairs that everyone remembered with a sigh.  Clair made sure my biggest challenge, the 80th birthday party for Johnny McKetta, was perfect.  My Clair is a shining spirit and I treasure her memory.  I'm so sorry she is gone from us, and I'm so glad she is safe now.  You could always see her beautiful soul shining and twinkling out of those beautiful eyes of hers.  Love you Clair, Nancylynn



Clair Belle, that's what I called her.  She called me Monkey, Missy, and Honey...I can still see her coming through the garage to let me in as she wore a new tropical sundress, so typical of her as she loved the beach and all its fashion.  It's hard to breathe without her and I know God is thrilled she is home.  That is one way I am able to let her go as her little space suit was not serving her well at all here on Earth.  We are all better people from knowing her and I am thankful and will be devoted to her memory until God calls me home to see her once again.  I love you Clair with all my heart and thank you for being a dear friend whom I only knew two years of your 52...til we soar the heavens Clair...and ride ponies in the sky...look out for us Clair...and come to me in my dreams if you need to talk...I will always be here to listen.



To all of us who knew and loved Clair, let us cherish the memory of this light and lovely being. The joy of her existence shines in my heart. As many of you know, we were high school and college sweethearts and have remained close friends since those great and outrageous days. My deepest sympathy to her family, we knew her love.    Peace  Bryan



Clair and I became friends when we worked together at The Bradford.  Her sweetness, grace, generous spirt, devotion to her family, optimism and sense of humor were a few of the many  wonderful traits I admired in Clair.    She included dear Elizabeth in our relationship; an example  of her generosity.   I feel so very fortunate she chose to share her life with me.



So sorry to hear about Claire's death. I read the obituary in the paper but didn't make the connection until I saw Dennis' email. I was in the class of 69. My prayers will be with the family as they mourn her loss.



Thanks to all of you who knew Clair and have shared such wonderful memories. The Neyland family has gotten a lot of peace and joy from your kindness. Bobbi Neyland



I tried to be with Clair as much as possible during this last incredibly hard month of her life.  She was such a fighter!  I will never ever forget her Beautiful eyes and smile, and her wonderful heart.  She was very very important to me and anyone else that had ever had the chance to get to know her.  I didn't get to tell her Goodbye in the last moments, though.  But, I am sure that she knows how much I miss and love her.  I look forward to being with her again, someday..........Goodbye, Sweet Clair..............I will always love you with everything that I have.    Love, Linda



My heart goes out to the family and friends of Clair Neyland.  She was a shining star that I was priveleged to overlap with intermittently over the years, first at the Erwin Center and later through Catering by Rosemary.  I will miss seeing her and trust that God had greater need of her than did we.  Blessings to Clair and all whose lives she touched.



Clair was so kind and gentle and I read with much sadness that the world had lost such a wonderful person.  She was two years ahead of me in school and I always admired her.  She always took the time to stop and chat and was so very sweet. Please accept our sincerest condolences.



My thoughts and prayers are with Clair's family.  I worked with Clair at the Frank Erwin Center.  A group of us would go to lunch quite often and Clair always had us laughing so hard we had tears in our eyes.  She was an inspiration to all of us.



To the family of Claire,    Years ago, I worked with Claire on catering two separate events at the University of Texas Alumni Center.  She was always gracious, friendly, professional.    My condolences to her family and may God bring peace to your hearts.    Connie Lang



Clair was a good friend and a great lady.  She will be missed by all.



It seems like it was yesterday when I first met Clair sitting behind me in the 8th grade.  I will never forget her and that wonderful smile she shared with me through all these years.  My heart and prayers go out to Clair's family and friends.  She will be greatly missed.



My deepest sympathy in the death of Clair.  She and I worked together at The Frank Erwin Center for several years and I treasured our friendship.



The University of Texas at Austin has lost a wonderful friend. Clair was one of the nicest people I have ever met - she was always helpful and enthusiastic. She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to work with her.



I worked with Clair for many years here at The University. She was such a joy to work with. She will be truly missed.    My condolences to all her family.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  We were shocked and saddened to hear of her passing.  I was fortunate enough to work with Clair on several occasions.  She was a treasure to us all and will be missed by everyone that was fortunate enough to have known her.



I am shocked and so saddened by the news of Claire's death.  I was a cheerleader with her when she was a senior and I was a sophmore.  She was a beautiful person.



I never got the chance to know Clair real well, but, I knew who she was since I went to school with her from 1965 at Sam Rayburn Junior High School through our years at Jay!  I am so sorry to hear of her passing but she is in a far better place now in her Heavenly home and will have no more suffering or pain.  My condolences to all her family and friends---may they find peace and comfort through God.  God bless you all.



I went to John Jay and when looking at year books, I always stopped at her picture... she was very beatiful and popular... I am sure she will be missed.



I remember Clair from our high school days at John Jay.  What a sweetheart she was then, and when I saw her a couple of years ago, she was still the same.  Her beauty, inside and out, had only grown with time.  As a young man, I know I was one of many to place her on a pedestal--so approachable, friendly, and kind. I still keep her there.    I pray the peace of the Lord is with Clair and her loved ones. Heaven is truly a brighter and warmer place now.



My condolences to the Neyland Family. Clair was a wonderful & lovable person that i grew to love and care for i thought of her as an aunt i worked with her everyday at catering by rosemary for the past 8 yrs  im going to  miss our conversations and the bowl of popcorn we used to share!     You will always have a place in my heart miss you clair :(     May You Rest In Peace And The Angels Be With You.   I miss you darely  ms clair keep an eye out for us from above with the angels   love you always.



My most sincere sympathy is with Clair's family, she was a beautiful soul and was always eager to help those in need. We Love you Clair and will forever remember your shining smile and graceful heart.



I was very sorry to hear about Claire's passing away. She graduated the year before me at John Jay and I knew her only in passing, but she was always a very nice and polite person to me. I pray that you will all have the peace that God can give you at this time.



I have known Clair since my daughter Cheri and son Bryan  became blessed with her friendship.  Clair was always like family to me.  Even though I hadn't seen her in recent years she never forgot my birthday.  I loved Clair and will miss her very much.  I hope that knowing how much others care will help you through this difficult time.     Frances Thurmond Powell



Ive known Clair for 36 years, since I was 14.  During our time together at John Jay High School in San Antonio and the University of Texas in Austin she was like a big sister to me.  We lived and worked together in Port Aransas for 2 summers. We had so much fun those 2 summers that the county thought it best that we didnt return as employees for the third summer.  Clair was that special kind of friend who would always be there when you needed her.  My life was enriched by her friendship.    Cheri Thurmond-Tedford



Clair and I grew close as friends through many years involvement in livestock show committees.  Every time we got together Clair was all smiles and cutting up about something. I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Clair the Sunday night before her surgery the next morning.  She knew she was blessed with many many friends and found comfort in that.  Clair was never one to give up and would give it her all to meet the task.  Clair faught many complications following her surgery but then finally she just couldn't take it anymore.  Knowing she is safe now and without pain assures us that she now has the peace she so deserves.  Love you, Clair.



Clair lit up the room when she entered. Her beauty and kindness to everyone will be missed.  My prayers are with her family.



To the family of Clair Neyland she was a nice person.



I would like to express my condolences and prayers to the family of Clair. I went to high school with her I was in the class of 72. May God bless each an everyone of you.



After more than 35 years, I remember the first time I saw Clair.  She was smiling.  I cant remember a time she wasnt.  The soul I knew as Clair was kind and loving.  She always had a good word to say and her presence made everyones day a little better.    I am saddened to hear of her passing, and we are all diminished as a result. I take comfort in the knowledge I knew her.  I rejoice knowing she walks in the light of our Lord surrounded by His love; and lives eternally without sadness or suffering.  Even so, I will miss her.



Clair, thank you for 35 years of friendship and love. You are one of the most remarkable people I have ever known. On behalf of the John Jay High School "Class of 1970" we will all miss you so very much and you will always be in our prayers.    My life is richer for having had you as my friend.     All my love forever, Dennis



Clair touched the lives of all who went to school with her. She was a great inspiration. May you be comforted in your great loss.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Claire was a wonderful and beautiful person.  Regina Allen Todora  Jay Class of 1970


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Clair Neyland

November 3, 1951 – April 16, 2004

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