CLARICE DANZKER

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CLARICE DANZKER

(nee YAREN)

December 29,1924 - January 9, 2024

After a life well-lived, the family of Clarice Danzker announces her passing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the age of 99.

Clarice was born in Winnipeg to Nessie and Abraham Yaren, exactly three years to the day after her future husband, Ernie. She was the youngest of five children. She grew up in Winnipeg’s north end during the depression, and always described her childhood as happy. Her passing marks the end of an entire era as the last of her generation on both sides of the Danzker and Yaren families.

She is survived by her children, Simmie (Larry) Nasberg, Lainey Danzker (Michael Werier); her grandchildren, Steven Werier (Kimi Wertman), Alissa Nasberg, Nessa Werier (Jason Lichtman), Benji Nasberg; her great-grandchildren, Jacob, Sofie and Ozzie. She was predeceased by her husband Ernie; her siblings, Lil Popeski, Jack Yaren, Harry Yaren, Sima Yaren and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Clarice and Ernie met on a blind date over a game of bridge. They were married in the great flood of 1950 and as the story goes, they relocated their wedding from the Alexandra Hotel to a relative’s home, which they accessed by boat. This elegant lovely woman, together with Ernie, the gregarious man who was her inseparable partner for over 60 years of marriage, built and sustained a family full of happiness, empathy, and love at which they were the constant center. Their home was characterized by singsongs, guitar, laughter and people on every possible occasion. In the way she lived, Clarice taught those around her invaluable lessons. She was the eternal optimist, always finding something to be happy about. Nothing gave her more joy in her last years than spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was open-minded, progressive, fair, insightful, and dedicated. She treated everyone with respect and had a kind word for all. She was a person of strong convictions. She lived by the philosophy of healthy mind and healthy body, and she remained active in both throughout her 99 years.

Clarice was involved in many organizations, National Council of Jewish Women, the Shaarey Zedek sisterhood, school organizations, camp organizations, and the arts, which she loved - the symphony, the ballet, the art gallery, the theater. Clarice and Ernie and their family shared amazing times at Winnipeg Beach, Naples, Florida and over 30 winters in Rancho Mirage, California, honing their golf skills and mastering their bridge games. They made lifelong friends everywhere they went. Clarice always said “your visits made my day”, but it was she who made ours magical.

The family would like to thank Tess, Baby, Maybelle, and Letty for their dignified care these last months and Dr. Kristen Creek for her exceptional and compassionate care.

Funeral services were held on January 11, 2024. Donations in Clarice’s honour may be made to the Ernie and Clarice Danzker Family Fund, c/o The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba or to a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2024, Feb 10, 2024