Claire C. Stanley

I feel blessed to have known Claire. She was an angel during a time of turmoil in my life. My sympathies are with the family during this time. Much love. Mary

I feel so grateful for the influence Claire had in my life. As my birthdoula and childbirth educator mentor she changed my life and the way I serve women and families. After my own mother, she is the woman who has had the greatest impact on my life. I love you Claire. 

Jim, Dawn and Heather, Know that I am holding you all in my heart and prayers.  Oh Claire, what can one even say about her.  She was just an amazing and wonderful person.  So many memories I have of her.  That smile and sparkle in her eyes.   May perpetual light shine upon her and through the mercy of God may she rest in peace.    

We are going to miss Claire so much! We first met Jim and Claire in 2000 through the Renew program and since spent many fun times teaming up and sharing marriage prep with so many young couples who just adored Claire. We have never met a kinder, more loving and faithful lady in our years in the Church. With love and Godspeed, Deacon Geo. and Mary Reade  

The state of birth in Utah is so much better because of Claire.  Her impact on so many doctors, nurses, midwives and doulas set a tone of compassion and love that is still rippling through the community today. I am forever grateful for the things Claire taught me and the gift she was to me in birthing my own baby.  She was truly an angel to so many.

Aunt Claire was a great sister to my mother June. I will always remember her smile. I often talk about her and Uncle Jim and their inspiring love and happiness shown to all. I appreciate her and them coming in to see Mom and us for visits and family events over the years. She was amazing. Love and peace to all, Kathryn 

Claire was definitely a bright light in the childbirth community, especially for those of us in the 1980s who wanted to create a safe and family centered birth experience in all settings.  Many options expected by women now were openly resisted in those days.  She used her heart and kind words to help many of us clarify then stand up for the needs of childbearing families.  We learned to laugh with and love each other along the way.  With heartfelt condolences to her family.

I am saddened to learn of Clair's passing. We spent many years as friends and childbirth educators together. As supervisor of the perinatal educators she was kind and generous with her time, wisdom and love. As a doula she was simply the best. I send my love to Jim and the extended family.  

Sending love and light to Jim and the rest of the family.   Words cannot express how grateful Mike and I are to Claire for helping us with both our children's pregnancies and births.  She was a lighthouse for us.   Much love, Chiao-ih and Mike

We are so honored and grateful that Claire helped to bring our son into the world. Her gentle guidance, expertise, genuine concern, sense of humor, insight, and love was a remarkable gift. Many years later, we are still thankful for her wisdom throughout pregnancy and knowledge in the delivery room, where she provided lifesaving care. Claire will forever be a part of our family's story. Claire shared her heart with us, and our hearts are with her family at this time of great loss. 

As a new RN in Labor and Delivery, Claire was one of my two mentors for whom I adored. I had a strong desire to help women during the birthing process. Claire allowed me to take her Lamaze classes held weekly in her home. I was a much better nurse and labor support because of Claire’s teaching and patience’s, and has allowed me teach other nurses how to better support a woman in labor. Over the years I have thought fondly about her. RIP beautiful lady. My condolences to yours as they mourn your death and celebrate your life. God bless, Denise Penrod

I met Claire in 1984, when I moved to Utah. She worked on L&D, and I worked in the NICU, but was planning on becoming a midwife. We realized we were kindred spirits, she with laboring women, and I with new families. Our paths crossed many times, through the years, all advocating for and supporting the women we cared for, during pregnancy and birth. I miss her wise and gentle spirit, her wonderful sense of humor, and that sparkle in her eyes. As she loved to say, “it was a goodly amount”, in this case, not nearly enough. She is greatly missed, much love to her family. Thank you for sharing her with us, and all the families she helped, over the years. Claudia Gerard, CNM

Dear Jim & Family, our memories of friendship, especially due to Marriage Encounter, are full of your devotion to Claire.  You have our sincere sympathy and prayers for peace at her passing.  Love, Frank & Deb Ascione. 

I attended Claire's birth class 9 years ago in preparation for the birth of my first child. She helped me learn so much about the birth process and I appreciated her vast experience and her humor. I still use the delicious muffin recipe she gave me, and made my very first "mom friend" in that class - who now is one of my best friends. I am so glad I took that class! My condolences to Claire's family and to all who know and loved her.

When my wife (Kathleen Brown) was expecting our first child 32 years ago, we were lucky enough to find Claire. She did a masterful job preparing us for what was to come, and always maintained a calm demeanor even though we had one of those dads in our class who was always looking to make a joke of things. In a firm but friendly manner, she let him know who was boss of that room -- to the appreciation of everyone else there. It's so sorry to read of her passing. But after reading her husband's obituary it's comforting to know that they are together again. Pleasant memories to you all.