Claudia was born in Denver, Colorado to Robert Benjamin and Fern Sayers. She was the oldest sister to three brothers and one sister. She was married to Lee Elling on March 30, 1959. The couple has one daughter, Karin. She was preceded in death by many family members and friends. Claudia is survived by many loving family members and friends. She was a loving mother and wife and operated her own business for the last 20 years. She enjoyed animals, canning, and cooking for her family, friends and in the years past, cooked for large crowds out of her own kitchen. Her talents made her a wonderful, charismatic person and a person who would always be there to help. She will be truly missed by family, friends, business associates as well as clients. Memorial Services in her honor will be held Friday, April 18, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just to the west of Holly) in Centennial, Colorado. Please share your memories of Claudia and condolences with her family by clicking on the ""sign guestbook"" button below.