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Emelene Wainwright “Wain” Brosing McClure of Columbia, MO passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
A memorial service will be held at Alive In Christ Lutheran Church 201 Southampton Drive Columbia, MO 65203 on Friday, March 17, 2017. Visitation will be at 10 am followed by the service at 11 am.
Wain was born in Sedalia, MO on October 21,1926 to Karl Henry Brosing and Emelene (Griffith) Brosing. She grew up on Lake Tebo, outside of Sedalia with her sister Lucia Lee Brosing Rider and brother Karl Griffith Brosing.
Wain was a 1946 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia. She attended business school before working in Sedalia at Pittsburg Corning and later at the Probate Court in Kansas City, MO.
Wain married Walter “Sonny” McClure in Sedalia on November 1,1957. They ran a grade A dairy and farmed together while raising their family. She was active as a volunteer at her children’s schools. She had a heart for children who were less fortunate, and volunteered as a reading tutor in the public schools.
She was baptized and a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church in Sedalia. Wain was active in United Methodist Women and served on the cemetery board there. In 2007 Wain and Sonny moved to Columbia where Sonny passed away shortly after celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. She then became a member of Alive In Christ Lutheran Church.
Wain was also preceded in death by her brother, Karl Griffith Brosing and her son Walter “Wally” McClure.
Survivors include her sister, Lucia “Lu” Brosing Rider, daughters LuAnn Elizabeth McClure and Karla Wainwright McClure Rumpf (Ron) all of Columbia, MO , daughter-in-law Janet Ricci McClure of Dillon, MT, and grandchildren Annie Wainwright Rumpf and William Richard Rumpf of Columbia, MO and Colter Tyler McClure and Mariah Faith McClure of Dillon, MT.
Wain had a bright, inquisitive mind. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing poetry and limericks. She loved baking and was a master pie maker. Much to Sonny’s dismay Wain collected many stray animals making them cherished family pets. She never knew a stranger and opened her home and heart to many offering hospitality and a good home-cooked meal.
Wain’s sense of humor and ever present smile were her hallmarks, despite many trials and losses in her life. She had a humble attitude and many have remarked on her selfless, gracious and grateful spirit. She touched countless lives and will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Alive In Christ Lutheran Church or Central Missouri Humane Society.
Jane Joslin Kennedy says
Your mother was a sweetheart and she will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Fungai Chanetsa says
Karla, please accept my deepest and sincere condolences. I regret that I never saw your mother after we moved from Columbia. She was such a gracious and kind lady, always with a smile and kind words. I will never forget how she befriended my mother when she visited from Zimbabwe back when we were neighbors in Columbia. I kept the card she sent after my mum passed. Even to this day over a decade later, I find her words soothing and comforting. I am richer for having met and known her. My heart goes out to you, LuAnne, Will, Annie and Ron.
Dot Grotemeyer says
So sorry for your loss, Karla and family. What a blessing to have such an incredible woman in your life as your Mother!
(((((HUGS)))))
Kathi Betz says
Karla, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I can only imagine the heartache you are experiencing. What a kind and wonderful person she was and she taught you well. Reading about her makes me think of you. I know you have wonderful memories to cherish and I hope they bring you comfort. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Cindi DeLeu says
Wain took me and my dog Buddy in to her home in my time of great need, she will forever be in my heart. Karla and her whole family touched me deeply. Heaven has a new awesome angel….
Mona McCormack says
Karla and LuAnn, it is hard to imagine a world without your beautiful mother. I have so many wonderful memories of her, and reading her obituary brought them flooding back. The intense grief you feel today will fade over time, but the love and cherished memories will go on forever. Know that she is now surrounding you with her love and will be with you always.
Terry & Beth Orf says
Our deepest sympathies! We know you will miss her so much. Praying God’s comfort and peace to all of you and that you can picture her in heaven fully healed. Hugs!
Dora Thackery says
Such a nice tribute to your mother. It is hard to lose a parent…Hugs!
Karen (Jarvis) Garner says
Karla, I am so sorry to hear such sad news. 🙁 I do know how you feel, having lost my mom in 2008 and my dad just six months ago. You are right…”surreal” is the word for it. I still have to fight the urge to call them whenever I have a question or have news about the kids. Karla, I know it’s been a while since we talked (since I moved, I think), but I still consider you a friend. Please feel free to call or PM me if you ever need or want to talk. I’ll be praying for you.
Eileen and William Deckert says
Karla, LuAnn and family, Thoughts and prayers for God’s peace in your hearts at this time of great loss. Wain’s beautiful smile and her eyes were so full of light. She leaves behind a beautiful reflection of herself in each of you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful mother with my family. I know that you have so many great memories of your life with her and that you will all be together again as Jesus promises. Much Love to all of you.