Celebrating the life of
Caroline Oliver Clausen Strang
April 22, 1917 - December 16, 2013
Savannah- Caroline Oliver Clausen Strang, 96, born April 22, 1917, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Francis McDonald Oliver; brothers, Joseph M. Oliver & Frank M. Oliver, Jr. She was the widow of Ensign Herbert Tutwiler, Jr. of Birmingham, AL, Peter J. Clausen of Denmark, Europe and Samuel Bartow Strang of Chattanooga, TN and Savannah.
She was born in Savannah and for over thirty years, lived in Bronxville, New York where she and Peter Clausen raised their family. They returned to Savannah in 1967. Caroline was an active volunteer, loved sports, especially golf and tennis, and she enjoyed playing Bridge.
Survivors include her children, Krista Clausen Scoville Roger, Peter J. Clausen, Jr. Theresa, and Julia Clausen Orne Charles T.; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; seven great-grandchildren, as well as the Strang family.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2013 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Caroline was a delightful, warm person. We admired her positive attitude, esp. in her later years. Her warm smile will be missed. Lee, Julie and Julie Howard
- Howard, Julia, Savannah, GA
I am so sad to hear of Aunt Caroline's passing. She was a very special part of my life and will always be. My thoughts are prayers are with all of her wonderful family. I love you Aunt Caroline!
- Blaine Goodwin, Savannah, GA
RIP Grand Mommy!
- peter clausen, yonkers, NY
A wonderful mother and friend. She will be missed. Love you Mom
- Julie Orne, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Caroline was a delightful, warm person. We admired her positive attitude, esp. in her later years. Her warm smile will be missed. Lee, Julie and Julie Howard
- Howard, Julia, Savannah, GA
I am so sad to hear of Aunt Caroline's passing. She was a very special part of my life and will always be. My thoughts are prayers are with all of her wonderful family. I love you Aunt Caroline!
- Blaine Goodwin, Savannah, GA
RIP Grand Mommy!
- peter clausen, yonkers, NY
A wonderful mother and friend. She will be missed. Love you Mom
- Julie Orne, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
