Clara Schultz, 86, of Deming, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 24, 2016, surrounded by her family.Clara was born on February 13, 1930, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, to Edith and Buford Humphers. The family moved to Amarillo, Texas when Clara was three years old. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1948. After she graduated, the family moved to Deming where they owned the Monterey Court.Clara married Walter Schultz on July 17, 1949, in Amarillo, Texas, at the Line Avenue Baptist Church. They moved to Deming where they have lived for the past 67 years. Clara was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deming. Her church was a very important part of her life and she, Walter, and their four children were very active members. Her first job was secretary of the church. Over the years she held several different jobs, including time at Mountain Bell, as Deputy County Clerk, and as the bookkeeper for Walter Schultz Heating and Cooling.She enjoyed playing the piano, cooking, quilting and crafting, and spending time with her family, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her many friends.Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Walter; son Larry Schultz and wife Carol of Deming; daughter Lynnette Harris and husband Robert of Washington, DC; daughter Nancy Patterson and husband Richard of Deming; daughter Cindy Solis and husband Aries of Las Cruces; nine grandchildren – Michael, Melissa, and Matthew Schultz; Christopher, Laura and Jack Harris (Kira); Amanda Connor (Derek); Kelsey and Zach Baker (Erin); and two great grandchildren – James and Ava Connor.Services will be held at Deming First Baptist Church, 206 West Pine, on Wednesday, November, 30, at 10 am. Concluding Services and Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.The family would like to say a very special thank you to John Lavertu, Dan Moore, Bertha Calderon and Art Gutierrez of Amerbercare and to Dr. Clark, Karen DeGenevieve and Mike of New Mexico Cancer Center.Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671