Theresa Louise Claybourne

Obituary Theresa Louise Claybourne 12/18/1926 - 12/15/2005 Born to Jessie Davis Horan Egan and John Horan in Great Falls, MT, where she lived until retiring in 1995 to Spanaway, WA. Raised by her mother and step dad Patrick Egan. Graduated Valedictorian from St. Mary's High School, Helena, MT in 1944. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, five sisters. Survived by children Paul (Judy) Swortz, Ben (Shirley) Winburn, Leo (Robbyn) Winburn, and Woogena (Edward) Gales, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was "Gramma Tee" to many families whom she loved. Theresa was a special woman. She worked with families in need at Opportunities, Inc. in Great Falls, and kept in touch with many of her clients. She also helped at the Spanaway Food Bank. She was an example of compassion in action, of trusting the good in others, of trusting in God, of the happiness that comes from giving of oneself, of loyalty, of strength in the face of disappointment and sorrow. Theresa was an associate member of Sisters of Providence. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Great Falls prior to attending Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Spanaway, WA. Special thanks go to Franciscan Health Care and Franciscan Hospice for their love and caring for her the past months of her life. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to these organizations. Memorial services will be held 11 am, December 29 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven, 14601 A St. So., Spanaway. A memorial will be held at a later date in Great Falls, where she will lay to rest near her family. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.