Clara Kolb, 87, of Phoenixville

Our loving and kindhearted mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, Clara (Moyer) Kolb, 87, of Phoenixville, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2018, while family was at her side.

Born on June 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Jacob M. and Ida (Detweiler) Moyer of Souderton.

Through the Mennonite Youth Choir, Clara met Homer E. Kolb of Spring City and they were married on October 2, 1954. Along with her husband, Clara worked full time to support their family of three children and start Kolb Company, a kit aircraft manufacturer built on Homer’s pioneering work in the ultralight aircraft industry.

Clara was a loving wife, nurturing mother, wonderful grandmother, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Together Homer and Clara traveled to air shows for their business, national parks with their family, and around the world with their close friends. They were both very dedicated to their local church family, Vincent Mennonite Church.

Clara was an avid reader, tireless antique collector, and could often be found solving a crossword puzzle. She loved spending time with family, had a servant’s heart, and enjoyed preparing delicious meals for gatherings in her home.

Clara was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Homer, and daughter, Christine Balmer. She is survived by son-in-law Dan Balmer of Telford, daughter Joan Kucharik and husband Jim of Schwenksville, son Marcus Kolb and wife Carol of Phoenixville, grandchildren: Joshua, Jessica, Alisha, Faith, Austin, Jordan, Chloe, and Wesley, and six greatgrandchildren. Also brother Paul Moyer and wife Esther of Souderton.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Clara’s life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Vincent Mennonite Church, 39 Seven Stars Road, Spring City. Calling hours will be from 9-11 a.m. in the church. Burial to follow service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to support the ministry of Dale and Beth Nafziger in Nepal. Send contributions marked “In memory of Clara” to Vincent Mennonite Church, 39 Seven Stars Rd, Spring City, PA 19475.

Arrangements are being handled by Shalkop, Grace & Strunk FH. Online condolences can be made at www.sgsfuneralhome.com