Oct. 17, 1953 – Feb. 21, 2025
Elizabeth M. “Beth” Clair, 71, Rochester, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1953, in Rochester, the daughter of Arthur and Alice Morrill. On May 22, 1977, she married Michael Clair, and he survives.
After graduating from high school, Beth received a full scholarship at Indiana University South Bend, where she graduated with a degree in Macro and Micro Economics in 1975. In 1976, she became one of the first four women enrolled at the University of Notre Dame on a full scholarship for her Doctorate Degree in Economics. Along with a Doctorate degree, she also completed a Master’s Degree from Indiana University, South Bend.
Beth worked as an educator teaching Macro and Micro Economics at Indiana University South Bend and at Indiana University Kokomo. Later she taught at Ivy Tech, Kokomo and Rochester, along with being the Academic Advisor in Rochester. She, along with her husband, coached girl's basketball at Rochester Middle School from 1987-1998 as well as owning and operating the Rochester Sale Barn from 1981-1988. In her leisure time, she was an avid reader. She will be remembered as a loving wife, great friend, caring, supportive and wonderful advisor.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Clair, Rochester; and brothers, Mike Morrill, Rensselaer, and Richard Morrill, Denmark. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial visitation will take place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Public Library or the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
