Faye Clapp's Obituary
Dorothy "Faye" Clapp, 72, of Ames passed away on August 9th, 2020 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at the Ontario Cemetery in Ames. In lieu of flowers, Faye had requested for donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Alzheimer's Association. Faye was born on November 25th, 1947 to Stanley V. and Frances (DePrato) Muraski in National City, California. In her youth Faye embraced her Scottish heritage by competing in traditional Scottish sword dancing. On March 18th, 1967 she married Arzy Clapp in Walteria, California. Faye and Arzy moved to Ames, Arzy's hometown, and went on to raise their 2 children--Heather and Ethan. Faye was a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed shelties, sewing, and yoga throughout her life. Faye loved watching her granddaughters grow up and the girls' fondest memories will be playing around the house, finding her in Target, and making delicious desserts. Faye is survived by her husband Arzy, children Heather (Scott) Rozenboom, Ethan (Denise) Clapp, and her granddaughters Angela Clapp, Emma Clapp, Sara Clapp, and Kaylie Rozenboom and her brother Stanley R. Muraski. Online condolences may be made at www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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