Amy Jane Roberts was born on Feb. 8, 1916 in Belle Fourche, SD to William Tigid and Pearle Amy (Adams) Roberts. She was raised and received her education in Belle Fourche. Following graduation from Belle Fourche High School, she later attended a business college in Long Beach, CA.

Amy was married to Harry McClanathan in Santa Monica, CA in 1947. She worked as a supervisor at Douglas Aircraft until retiring in 1961. They continued to reside in Santa Monica.

Amy was active as a volunteer at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and also belonged to the California Council of Beta Sigma Phi. She was a founding member of the "Rag Dolls"…the women's auxiliary of the Santa Monica Yacht Club.

Moving to Ventura, CA in 1976, Amy and Harry became active members of the Ventura Yacht Club where he served as Commodore. Amy was well known for her artistic abilities and made countless signs and banners for the yacht club.

Amy moved to San Jose, CA in 2000, following the death of her husband to be near family. She passed away there, Sunday April 24, 2005 at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 16 days.

Surviving are her son and daughter in law, William R. and Linda Moore of San Jose, CA, one granddaughter Lajette and Mark England and their children Morgan Nicole and William Charles all of Gilroy, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation will be at the Funeral Home of the Northern Hills, Belle Fourche, Friday 9AM to 12:45 PM. Graveside Services will be at 1 PM at Pineslope Cemetery with Pastor Rick Brennan officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather at the funeral home for the procession to the Cemetery.