Ernestine Glee Claycomb
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Ernestine Glee Claycomb, age 83, of Parkville, MO passed away on October 5, 2020. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 am with the Memorial service beginning at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Parkville Presbyterian, Parkville, MO. Live stream will also be available at parkvillepresby.org/Ernestine.
Ernestine was born on February 19, 1937 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Ernest and Rose Pinch. Ernestine was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very proud to be a teacher and taught for 20 years as a Sixth Grade Teacher in the Park Hill School District. She also took great pride in being the first women Elder in her church, Parkville Presbyterian, where she was also the organist for 20 years. She loved music and was a gifted musician. She played in several Bridge groups, something she took seriously and was very competitive. She was an avid reader, so much so it was hard to find books she enjoyed in the library that she had not already read. Ernestine loved to travel the world, although she cherished her Elderhostel trips with her grandchildren the most.
She is survived by a son, James Timothy, a daughter and son-in-law, Doug and Tamara Ditto. She had two grandchildren, Jake and Emily.
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All your friends in high school loved your mother. She was a mom to all of us.
I’m so sorry to hear this. As a brand new teacher at Renner Elementary I was in awe of Ernestine and all the other teachers who were “upstairs”! I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Ernestine was a strong woman and influence at Renner. She will always be in all our hearts.
Mrs Claycomb was my 6th grade English teacher, and a great friend to my mother, who was the librarian at Renner when I was a student. She encouraged me and praised my writing. She helped to make me a lover of books and to strive to learn all the biggest words. She will stay in my heart.
My condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Ernestine teaching at Renner Elementary School. May she now Rest In Peace.
Mrs. Claycomb was my sixth grade home room teacher. That year is one of my favorite years in school. Now, as a school principal, I can only hope my teachers and I bring as much joy to learning as I experienced as a twelve year old in her classroom.
I’m so sorry to learn of Ernestine’s passing. My prayers are with the family. I have many fond memories of teaching with her. She will be greatly missed.
Jake my brother! I’ve know you for about a year and you have truly touch my heart with the kind and loving person you are!! Seeing you how you take care of my sister and showing love to my family is something I can’t explain but to smile and thank you!!
You know what I just went thru and I know it’s hard but trust brother she’s at peace and resting and she will watch over you everyday!!
Love you ditto! Keep that head high!!
My condolences to your family in this time of pain!!
Rest easy grandma!!??
My mentor, Audra Olson, taught with Ernestine and I felt like I knew Ernestine. Ernestine would come and see Audra and I was privileged enough to sit in on those conversations and hear them share their teaching stories. Audra would rarely tell a story about teaching that didn’t have something to do with Ernestine and how she handled her students with kindness, compassion, and class. Always holding them accountable. I wish I had known Ernestine better but was extremely happy to have been given a glimpse of the person she was, knowing that she was very loved and revered by those that had the blessing of being her friend. I send my condolences to her family but wanted them to know that their mother/grandma was a special person who touched many lives, some of which she may not have even realized. Her character I know lives on in these people.
Mrs. Claycomb was my 6th Grade Language Arts teacher. She taught me to love to write and read EVERYTHING I could find. She is one of the teachers in my life who inspired me to answer my own call to teach. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy continues in all of her students.
My heart goes out to all of her family.
I taught with Ernestine at Line Creek. She had a great sense of humor and was never afraid to speak her mind. I admired her greatly and am very sorry for your loss.
May you find comfort and peace with fond memories as a family. My favorite memory of Ernestine was her animated story telling. She always kept her students’ attention and admiration. Even at Renner when teaching music in what she called “the fish bowl”–a classroom with the hall side walls made of glass. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Ernestine will be greatly missed. I knew her as a Park Hill School District colleague, as my son’s homeroom teacher in 1990 when the first group of 6th graders entered the “new” Lakeview Middle School, and as a fellow congregant at Parkville Presbyterian Church, where she beautifully shared her musical gifts. However, the most significant memory for me is Ernestine’s dedication to the Platte County Meals on Wheels program, which had its beginnings at Parkville Presbyterian Church in the 1980’s. She organized and scheduled volunteer drivers for the original Friday routes and continued in that position until just a few years ago. What a wonderful example of caring for her community was Ernestine Claycomb!
Ernestine was great friends with my Mother-in-law, Mary Liz Listrom Van Horn. They both taught in the Park Hill Schools. But the way they connected really closely was in playing bridge. For the non-bridge players it was best to be in another room when the bridge tournaments were going on. Even though they were very competitive bridge players, it never kept them from connecting as friends and remaining so until the passing of Mary Liz. Ernestine’ accomplishments demonstrate that hers was a life well lived and can be celebrated even as we all feel the sadness in missing her.
Mrs. Claycomb was my teacher in middle school, I mowed her lawn in high school, and she played piano as accompanist with me at state music festival several times. I remember her as very sharp and competitive, but always with compassion, empathy and kindness. I know that we will all miss her very much.