ST. CLAIR, Gordon

Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1960 Volume B" from the Covington Public Library. 25 February 1966

Gordon ST. Clair, 80, Veedersburg, native who had become a nationally recognised artist, died Monday night at his home in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Death was due to a heart attack, although he had been m failing health for a year.

Born, June 6, 1885, in Veedersburg, he was the son of Robert and Clara Lombard St. Clair. He was graduated from Veedersburg High School and at the age of 17 entered art school at Chicago. He later attended other art schools and had his own studio in Chicago for more than 50 years.

He was married to Hazel Davis in 1919. ,

Survivors include the widow; a son, Robert St. Clair of Chicago; a grandson, Michael Sage, California and a sister, Mrs. Georgia Niekirk of Veedersburg. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Joan Sage.

Funeral Services were held Thursday at the St. Marks Episcopal Church. The body was brought to Veedersburg for a brief service this morning at 10:30 at the Parham Funeral Home. Burial will be in the family plot at Rockfield Cemetery.