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In Memory

Claire Suzanne Stephens (Conner) - Class Of 1953

CLAIRE STEPHENS (CONNER) left us last Tuesday, February 9th. At Paly Claire was active on the Legislative Council, Social Committee, Jr. Red Cross, World Service, and the Assembly Board. After she graduated from Paly she attended Mills College, and when she and Mike Conner graduated they were married in the Stanford Chapel, consummating a relationship that began at Jordan Junior High School. They had three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and were enthusiastic supporters of them. They could always be found on the sidelines, in the theater or at graduations cheering the kids on. Claire was involved in many activities and local volunteer groups, but the one that brought her the most joy and satisfaction was tutoring math for more than 45 years to hundreds of students. She had done remarkably well after Mike’s passing and during the pandemic. Unfortunately, she contracted pneumonia in mid-January. After a short stay in the hospital she returned to their home in Vacaville but the pneumonia had diminished her strength. Her children were able to be with Claire during her final days. The family has decided to postpone a memorial service until the pandemic subsides.