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Claudia Jane Aaron, born April 6, 1939, in LaSalle-Peru, Illinois, was the eldest of five children of Hubert and Eileen Kaszynski. Claudia passed away on April 5th, 2023, only minutes from her 84th birthday. Her parents moved to Dallas, Texas when she was two years old. A few years later, they moved to Denton Texas where she attended Denton High School. At the start of her senior year, the family moved to Beaumont, Texas where her father accepted a position in the Music Department of Lamar University. Claudia received her B.A. degree in Art from Lamar University and in her senior year was selected by the student body to be that year’s “Les Belles Cardinelles” beauty queen. It was at Lamar where she met her future husband Wayne Aaron who was on a basketball scholarship. They were subsequently married at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Beaumont in 1961. This was the beginning of a wonderful life.
Over Wayne’s business career, the family experienced sixteen major moves. They celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary in September of 2022. Over these years Claudia became a master chef, master gardener, accomplished artist, exceptional interior designer, a champion golfer winning multiple club championships beginning at the Delaware Country Club in Delaware, Ohio, and later at the Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, Georgia where she was also president of the Cherokee Women’s Golf Association. She became integrally involved with the creation of the Cherokee Art Endowment Trust where Wayne was a co-founder. Suffice it to say, she was also fun, creative, stylish, and smart. She was an exceptionally gifted homemaker, mother, and friend admired for her enthusiasm, humor, and project organization skills. She was a special lady.
Claudia was cofounder of “The Sassy Sisters”, a group of girlfriends that met often and supported each other with whatever was needed.
After a three-year battle with cancer, Claudia joined her God where she is now reunited with her parents and her middle son Gregory Wayne Aaron who passed on in 2004 after his own decade-long battle with cancer. Claudia was a devout Catholic and affiliated with both Holy Trinity Church in San Antonio, Texas, and St. Andrews Catholic Church in Roswell, Georgia.
Claudia is survived by her husband, Wayne Aaron, her sons Lance and Christopher, her daughter-in-law Erika, brother-in-law Alford, her grandchildren Christian, Michelle, and Andrew, as well as her four siblings, sisters Paula and Jeanette and brothers Jimmy and John, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. There will be two future private family celebrations to be held in San Antonio and Roswell.
Sandra Gutiérrez Carrillo says
Fue un gran honor conocerla, de su vida poco sabía, más sin embargo no era tan necesario, pues ella, pues ella por si sola, irradiaba una luz muy intensa, de esa luz tan hermosa que siempre recordaré y siempre brillará dentro de mi, al recordar su hermosa cara, pero sobretodo su hermosa alma….,Claudia, te deseo un hermoso camino y una felicidad infinita cerquita de Nuestro Amado Padre
👐❤️👐
Graciela Carrillo Perez says
Claudia gracias por permitirme conocerte, siempre te recordaré como una gran Mujer, Esposa, Madre, Suegra y Consuegra, pero sobre todo como esa valiente guerrera que aún en medio de la Tribulación, nunca se dió por vencida, ve tranquila y dale un abrazo fuerte a Jesús de mi parte, quien seguro hoy tiene una gran sonrisa al tenerte cerca, te deseo un bello camino , te envío mucho amor y de nuevo ….Gracias y bendiciones infinitas me….🙏🙏🙏
Graciela Carrillo Perez says
Claudia gracias por permitirme conocerte, siempre te recordaré como una gran Mujer, Esposa, Madre, Suegra y Consuegra, pero sobre todo como esa valiente guerrera que aún en medio de la Tribulación, nunca se dió por vencida, ve tranquila y dale un abrazo fuerte a Jesús de mi parte, quien seguro hoy tiene una gran sonrisa al tenerte cerca, te deseo un bello camino , te envío mucho amor y de nuevo ….Gracias y bendiciones infinitas ….🙏🙏🙏
Juan matos says
Querida Claudia Ana y yo siempre te recordaremos con cariño y como una mujer muy alegre y con un gran gusto por la vida, elevaremos nuestras plegarias y te recordaremos.
Gaynell Bottorff says
It was a privledge for both Gene and I to know Claudia. She was a lovely lady and we
shared so many of the same interests.
Corresponding with her over the last few years was something always looked forward to.
She will be truly missed by our family.
Mary-Anne Martin says
Dear Lance,
I’m honored to be considered one of your friends. From the loving description of your mother that you have sent it is clear that you grew up in an exceptional family, nurtured with love in your heart. I’m sure this is a very sad time for you but since we know that Claudia is already sitting on a heavenly cloud, you should be comforted by that knowledge.
Heart felt condolences to you and your family. I know how it feels but time will pass and you will smile again.
Mary-Anne (Martin)
Sergio, Fary, Alexa & Andres Gutierrez says
Our deepest condolences go out to the Aaron family and all those who knew Claudia. Her incredible personality left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her, and we will always cherish the memories we have of her. May you find comfort and strength in the love and support of family and friends during this difficult time.
Nieves says
No tuve el placer de conocer a claudia, pero si a parte de su hermosa familia en San Antonio, dejando huella profunda en ellos es clara su belleza interna, teniéndolos a todos en mis oraciones por superar este momento y vivir con su ejemplo
Alberto and Lore González says
Hi Lance and Erika, me and Lore send you a very big hug. I understand your pain, because my mother pase away this day both in 2012. Today is a family reunion in heaven.
Allan Dawson says
Wayne, Lance and family I know this IS A Great loss to you and everyone that had the privilege of being touched by the Love, compassion, Grace and generosity of this Queen of A Lady. Her spirit was so beautiful, she lit up whatever room she entered. I know How lucky I was to have been a small part of her life. I am sadden by her passing, but am relieved that she is at peace and with her and our great Love and son , Greg Aaron. All my Love to the family…!! God Bless..!!❤️