**Clara Clarke Morrison, 86, died peacefully after a long illness at 11:30 pm on December 29, 2005 with her husband Steve, daughter Anne, son Andy and grandson Dylan Graham at her side. Clara is also survived by her grandsons Sefton Graham and Ian Morrison, her granddaughter, Tristin Graham Dillon, as well as two great-grandchildren, Luke and Caroline (Cali) Dillon. She was preceded in death by son Jim in 1971.

Clara was feisty to the end: She recently called Dylan from her sick bed to gloat and take his money for the bet he lost to her on the Colts-Chargers game. Dylan said his grandmother was cracking up at his "Number One Team” getting beaten by her San Diego Chargers.

Her ashes will be scattered over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.

The Morrison family appreciates the outpouring of concern, however, please respect their privacy during this sad time of transition.**