Valinda Jo McClure

Valinda McClure 

October 12, 1954 - December 1, 2025 

Valinda McClure of Omaha, Nebraska, sadly passed away on December 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with calcific pancreantitis.  She died in the loving arms of her beloved wife of 36 years, Tracy Wisniski.  Valinda's passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends and many more whose lives were touched by her.

Valinda was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Virginia McClure; mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Wisniski; sister-in-law, Kim Witherspoon.  She survived by her loving wife; Tracy Wisniski; father-in-law, Frank Wisniski; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Mary Hiatt, Michelle Johnson, Scott Wisniski; and many more relatives and friends.  Valinda is also survived by Pierre, Lily, Bella and Wiley who miss her deeply.

Valinda received a Master's Degree in education from Oklahoma State University.  Soon after, she discovered her true passion in life which was cooking.  She went on to study at LeCordon Bleu in Paris France where she received the Grande Diplome in both cuisine and pastry.  She was of the belief that the way to a person's heart is through their stomach.  Some of the best memories of Valinda revolve around food and on seeing her joy in creating wonderful meals or desserts for the people she loved.

A turning point in the life of Valinda was when she reached out for help alcoholism and drug addiction and checked into Hazelden Treatment Center in Center City, Minnesota.  There, she learned of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and was able to apply the beautiful tools and principles offered by the program throughout her life.

Those who knew Valinda will remember her for her high energy and zest for life.  She will also be remembered as someone highly intelligent with a beautiful mind.  Perhaps though, the most enduring attribute of Valinda was her kindness. Gunuine kindness and a good heart go a long way in the world today.  Valinda taught those around her what it truly means to be a good person.

May Valinda's memory be a blessing and may we carry forth her legacy of love, compassion and genuine kindness in all that we do.