Alta Claassen dies at 95
–Alta Irlene Jespersen Mauer Claassen, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 21 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct 29, 11 a.m. at the Rose Chapel in Paso Robles District Cemetery.
Mrs Claassen was born Aug. 12, 1921 in Paso Robles on the Aaroe Ranch. She was raised in Paso Robles and attended Marie Bauer School (Bauer-Speck School). She graduated from Paso Robles High in 1939. After high school Alta attended Mary’s Help in San Francisco where she received her Nursing degree.
After graduating she returned to Paso Robles where she met her husband, Herbert Robert Mauer at a USO chaperoned dance. Herbert and Alta were married for 42 years and had two children: Kenneth Robert Mauer and Darlene Ann Mauer Mosher. After Mr Mauer passed away in 1985, Alta reconnected with an old school friend and later married Albert Claassen in 1996. They enjoyed 20 years of marriage together until her death.
Mrs Claassen served as an RN for over fifty years at the same location in Paso Robles. Dr. Kirk was her last employer and retired at the young age of 70. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed going to Las Vegas where luck was usually in her favor. Alta enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, putting puzzles together, and traveling. But she was particularly talented in baking pies and enjoyed creating special treats for her loved ones. Her baking skills were top notch and she was often asked to make pies for special occasions. In 2001 Alta served as Pioneer Day Queen.
Claassen is survived by her husband, Albert Claassen of Templeton; her daughter, Darlene Mosher and son-in-law Raymond Mosher; and her daughter-in-law, Kathy Mauer of Atascadero. Alta also leaves behind 7 grandchildren: Annette Stemper, Travis Mauer, Holly Moore, Kristina Grinnell, David Mauer, Wade Mauer, and Whitney Gilkey; 15 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren. Her family adord and loved her immensely.
Contributions in memory of Alta Mauer Claassen can be made to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home of Paso Robles.
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