Clarene’s Story

Site created on December 4, 2018


Grandma Clarene’s story started in early November with family noticing she just didn’t have the spunk, energy, or drive she once had. This isn’t the typical story of noticing anything particular, no signs of danger, and no real worry to be had other than maybe grandma had finally, do we dare say, starting to act her age? Our fashionista, on the run, taking care of others, and always devoting her time to those in need had finally slowed down.

Grandma Clarene finally went to the doctor on Tuesday, November 20th for a well check. She found out that her potassium was extremely low, her heart not quite in rhythm, elevated blood pressure, and liver enzymes not normal. This lead the doctor to schedule an ultrasound of the abdomen on Wednesday, November 21st. Grandma Clarene then spent Thanksgiving Day resting and enjoying family. On Friday, November 23rd a CT Scan was completed, and masses were found on her liver which one being the size of 18 by 15 by 12 CMA.  An ultrasound guided liver biopsy was then completed on Thursday, Nov. 29th and the results followed by the next day. On Friday, November 30th, Clarene had an appointment and chest x-ray with her primary doctor. The x-ray indicated spots on her lungs. On the night of Friday, November 30th, the liver biopsy report came in and Grandma Clarene was diagnosed with Metastatic Large Cell Neuroendocrin Carcinoma lung cancer. Grandma Clarene and her entire family appreciate your prayers, support, and words of hope and encouragement during this journey. 

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. -Isaiah 40:20


Posted by: Amber Ussatis Aberle (Granddaughter) 







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Celebration of Life details and a request

Journal entry by Amber Aberle —

The Celebration of Life for Clarene Joyce (Olson) Eberly will be as follows:

Friday, July 26 
Visitation from 5-7PM
Prayer Service at 7PM
Armstrong Funeral Home
11 Main St in Lisbon

Saturday, July 27
Funeral at 10:30AM 
Faith Assembly of God Church
1010 Forest St. in Lisbon, ND

We are asking for help with family and friends that would like to share a photo/s for the slideshow that the funeral home provides for us! If you would like to contribute please follow these directions:
1. Email to armfnlhm@drtel.net.
2. Type in the subject line: Clarene Eberly
3. In body of email, indicate how many pictures are attached.
4. Must complete by 10AM on Thursday.

The official obituary will be up soon on the Armstrong Funeral Home website. Please note you have to look for Karen "Clarene" (Olson) Eberly. For those that don't know Grandma's legal first name is Karen. 

We would like to thank everyone again for your kind words and support.

Posted by Amber Ussatis Aberle
Granddaughter
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