Ina Claire Squires, age 90, of the Faith Lutheran Home, Wolf Point, MT, went to the Lord on February 6, 2017. Ina Claire was born on March 10, 1926 to Stella and Olaf Malde in Cooperstown, ND. Ina Claire was raised in Park River, ND and graduated high school as valedictorian and graduated from the North Dakota University with a degree in teaching. Ina Claire moved to Wolf Point MT to start her teaching career and it was there she met and married William H “Bill” Squires in June of 1950. To this union were born two daughters, Ruth and Joan. Although Ina Claire left teaching to be a homemaker, she later worked part time for Wolf Point Accounting and worked alongside her husband when he opened Squires Insurance. Ina Claire was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and St. Catherine’s group of the Altar Society. Ina Claire loved to bake and entertain her many friends over the years. She was also an avid reader and loved to sew, knit, crochet, and embroider.
Ina Claire was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; and sisters, Marlis and Lona.
Ina Claire is survived by her daughters, Ruth (Dave) Hood and Joan (Steven) Peters; grandchildren, Jason (Kadee) Doornek, Savannah (Jesse) Geske and Jocelyn (Marcus) Moran; great-grandchildren, Tieler, Trae, Taran and Shaylin Doornek.
Memorials are suggested to Wolf Point Pound Puppies.
Pr. Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Ina’s family,
So sorry for your loss of your mother, grandmother. She was a great lady. She had a great sense of humor and lots of mischief in her. I remember her presence at Wednesday morning mass as well as 6:00 PM on Saturday. She was a great counter-balance to Bill at times. May the knowledge of God’s love for her and the promise of the Resurrection give you peace and solace. We hold you in prayer and may the love of friends, family and Ina’s love help heal the pain of your loss. In deepest sympathy,
Prs. Greg and Chris Holler-Dinsmore
Roy and Kathy Toavs says
So very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a very special lady. Roy and Kathy
Trudy Fox says
Joan, Ruth and Families: Milton said it best about our Mothers: “Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture, dignity and love.” That was very true of Ina. May she rest in peace.