Clarabelle “Dovey” (Altvater) Archambeault of Terre Haute, IN went home to be with the Lord Jesus at 7:55 a.m. on February 13, 2012. She was 95 years of age, born to Karl (Charles) Altvater and Margarete “Maggie” (Mohr) Altvater on August 20, 1916 in Terre Haute, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son David Martin Archambeault, Nov. 19, 1979, and her husband Leo Ralph Archambeault, April 28, 1995. Also her siblings; Martin Altvater, Christina ( Altvater) Burnett, William Altvater, Henry Altvater, Margaret ( Altvater) Stephens, Emma ( Altvater) Roberts, Wilhelmina “ Minnie” ( Altvater) Scott, Carl Altvater, Mary Catherine Altvater, and Lesta ( Altvater) Myers.
She loved to entertain and make people happy. She was a long standing, active member of the Honey Creek High School “Mother Bees”, and for many years she sang with the Wabash Valley Purdue Extension Chorus, and the choir of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a long time member. She had a most beautiful singing voice and could “Yodel” in the manner of her Father and Grandfather who had been sheppards in the mountains of Germany.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and a fine homemaker, cook, and extraordinary baker. She retired from the Vigo County School Corp in June of 1980. A member in good standing of Trinity Lutheran Church, and over the last few years attended Calvary Temple of Terre Haute. She was a loving, Spirit-filled, caring Christian woman who always found the “goodness” in people.
She is survived by her children and family; daughter Leora Jane (Archambeault) Rogers; son Donald Leo and wife Sylinda Carol (Bennett) Archambeault of Terre Haute; four grandchildren Katherine Renee (Rogers) Hocker and husband Steve Hocker of Louisville, KY, Ronald Dale Rogers and wife Stephanie ( Conner) Rogers of Indianapolis, IN, Matthew Tye Archambeault and wife Linda Marie (Archer) Archambeault, and Benjamin Aaron Archambeault and wife Cathy Lynn (Trackwell) Archambeault of St. Petersburg, FL; 11 great grandchildren Ryan Donald Hocker, Jessica Claire Hocker, Paige Noelle Davidson, Julian Michael Davidson, Garrett Cole Archambeault, Caitlyn Marie Archambeault, Maya Cary Archambeault, Skyler Renee Archambeault, Hannah Morgan Archambeault, and Savannah Marie Archambeault.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday February 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2620 Ohio Blvd Terre Haute, IN. Pastor Dana Newhouse and Pastor Kyle Andrews of Calvary Temple of Terre Haute will be officiating. Burial will be at Highland Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday February 15, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. To God be the glory!
Clarabelle “Dovey” (Altvater) Archambeault
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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February 14th, 2012 at 6:31 am
Jane, may God Bless you and your family during this difficult time but we shall all celebrate her wonderful life knowing she is with our Lord and Savior. She touched the lives of so many and I shall always remember her kindness, support, and terrific personality. She was very special and know you will miss her very much.
February 14th, 2012 at 10:15 am
For Leora and Don: I am so sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. It’s been such a very long time, but I remember her so well as my Mother Mabel Duke Eldred’s best friend, from high school, I believe. I remember coming to your house and riding the horse (falling off, too) that you’all, us, and Virgil and Norma Barnhart and their kids “shared.” She was such a bright light! She had a smile that I still remember, and recognized instantly in the Obituary picture. My Mother passed away in 1997, and my Dad in 2009. You were very lucky to have her for such a long time. May God be with you, and with her spirit, and Bless you every day. Bill Eldred, Washington, DC
February 14th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Dear Don and Jane,
I am sorry that I cannot be with at this time. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. John and Marie will be in touch as well. Your mom touched the lives of many in a most positive way. May her peace and presence continue to be felt in the love of your family.
Bill
February 14th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Dear Jane,
Oh Jane, your mother was such a lovely woman. I remember her daffodils when she lived on Snake Road. They were always the first ones to come up and I so enjoyed looking at them every Spring. I would never see her without a smile on her face.
Jane, if there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know. I am available at any time, if even just to talk. Please give our condolences to your brother for Mother and I. Mother will be there to see you at the funeral home, but I just had stitches in my foot.
Love,
Paula and Joyce.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Clarabelle from growing up with you, Don and Jane. She was always so much fun – I’ll never forget her sitting on my lap at Christmas telling Santa what was on her wish list. Suzanne has often told the story of Aunt Clarabelle playing (actually “cheating”) at the clothes pin game at a her bridal shower. I am told she was quite a sight!
My happy memories fill me with so much love and affection for her. I hope that your happy memories will do the same for you. She is home at last, rejoining your father and I am sure comparing notes with her sister, Lesta.
In loving faith,
Don & Suzanne Myers
February 15th, 2012 at 10:08 am
To the Archambeault family, our thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you go through the loss of such a great lady. Sorry we can’t be there with you at this time.
Love to all, Carl & Pam.