We are sad to announce that on January 29, 2023, at the age of 96, Clara Lorraine Birchard of Spencer, Iowa, born in Milford, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Henry Tuttle and Clara Tuttle (Hvam); her former life partner Ralph Birchard; her close friend Norman "Stub" Christiansen; her son Steve Birchard; and her siblings, Ed, Marlow, Walter, Francis "Buzz" Tuttle, Karoline Davis (Lyle) and Yvonne Pullen (Keith).

She is survived by : her children, David Birchard (Evelyn) of Branson, MO, Jeanne Degraaf (Larry) of St. Cloud, MN, Rodney Birchard (Julie) of Spencer, IA and Edward Birchard (Tammy) of Ruthven, IA; her sister-in-law Kathrine "Tootie" Tuttle; and also, Harley, Delores Kraft, Don and Evie Christensen. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Warner Funeral Home