SEARSPORT – Our loving mother, Clara Ellen Ward Hustus, went to be with the Lord Oct. 9, 2005. She was born June 6, 1912, in Searsport, the daughter of Estella Tozier Ward and Raymond Ward. She attended Searsport schools. On Sept. 8, 1929, she married the Rev. George Forrest Hustus, they were married 34 years. Clara Hustus enjoyed a full life as wife, mother, homemaker and Christian mentor. She enjoyed assisting her husband with the family farm work, raising animals and crops. She raised 21 children and sometimes worked outside the home as a Bible School cook. She worked seasonal blueberry and potato crops, enjoyed cooking, baking and canning for her large family. Her love for her ever-expanding family kept her dedicated to prayer. She resided with her daughter, Wanda, son-in-law, Denny and grandson, Travis Rowe in Searsport. She was a member of Grace Tabernacle, Northport. Predeceasing her were our sisters, Barbara Canning, Edith Grover, Gertrude Cole, Arlene Parker; and brothers, Lloyd, Kenneth and Lauriston Hustus; and three infant children, George Jr., Betina and Juanita. She had 99 grandchildren some of which also predeceased her. Clara enjoyed her large family extending to six generations. She has also been predeceased by all of her siblings, Nettie Seekins, Clifton Ward, Reynolds Ward, Margaret Seekins, Baxter Ward, Virginia Lamphier and Elliott Ward. Clara Hustus is survived by her children, Beatrice Moody, Doris Scammon, Dalton Hustus, Charlene Howell, Evelyn Heard, Arthur Hustus, Sterling Hustus, Althea Dakin, Ronald Hustus, Roberta Poole, Elzadia Parsons, Carol Shaw, Dale Hustus, Wanda Rowe and their respected families. Family and friends may gather 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. A celebration of the life of Clara Hustus will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway, Bangor. A time of fellowship in her memory will follow after the service. Donations may be made to Soul’s Harbor, P.O. Box 275, Corinth, ME 04427.
CLARA ELLEN WARD HUSTUS
