I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to see Sister Michael Claire's vigil and funeral Mass for which the Holy Spirit led me to this site today as I confirmed the Mother House address for our Pastor in Flagstaff, Arizona Sister deeply touched me all the years I came to know her even toward the end of her life when we spoke by phone. I met Sister in Winslow, Arizona as her 5th grade student at age 11. In 2007, Sister helped our family bury my grandmother Mary who helped dad raise my brother and I. Sister Michael knew how important Grandma was to us and Grandma's death came at a time when all of the religious in the Gallup Diocese were on retreat in Gallup during Holy Week. Sister was our rock, she stayed back to help our family prepare for grandma's burial. We have so many special memories...Sister tutored me on decimals over lunch at the convent when I was in high school. Sister made a special visit with an inspiring gift of a poster appearing unannounced at our home following my high school graduation. She always left me feeling special. Sister Michael Claire read one of the readings at my wedding in 1981. She visited me at home following a hip replacement in 2011... always checking in on our family to let us know she loved us. Sister shared with me the gift of 'seeing' in my childhood and taught me Forgiveness and Loving Kindness in 5th grade. I will always remember the moment when she heard my need for understanding and compassion rather than a punishment for talking back to her in front of the class...she saw my hurt and my behavior was not in character. She just quietly moved on with the lesson at hand and never addressed my outburst and disrespect toward her. Her favorite saying to the students was "STIFLE YOURSELF!" I walk in her memory serving the best I know in loving others as she loved me...as the Trinity loves us. It is wonderful to share my deep love for such a spirited servant of God!!
Thank You Sister Michael Claire Wilson!! Always LOVED and remembered. Jennifer Watts Reyes OFS

My deepest sympathy to Sister Michael's family. I was one of her students at the Winslow Indian Dormitory in Winslow, Arizona. I will always remember her very fondly. I knew she worked as a tutor and she worked for the Title IV program. I hope she knows that many of her students did very well as they graduated from high school and onto college. I graduated from Winslow High School and the University of Arizona. I saw Sister Michael as a very positive, dedicated person who worked passionately for all her students. I appreciate her time and commitment that she gave to the Native American community. Thank you (A' ke e)
Orlinda Shirley Wirth

Sister Michael Claire was a friend of our family. It was always a treat when she would swing into town and see my grandparents and parents. I loved hearing her stories of where she was and what she was doing. May she rest in peace.

I was a student of Sister Michael Claire in Ruth, MI during the 60's. I have such fond memories of her smile and sense of humor. I'm so grateful that I was able to share in her life story.

I am looking for the video of Michael's Vigil and funeral??

Str. Mike has a large, extended family who live all over the country. It would have been nice if we had been notified of her service, and been given time to fly to Michigan and pay our respects. I am her niece and she has been a role-model for me. She is much loved, and she will be sorely missed.