LUND, Anita Larette 1942-2007 Anita Larette Clark began life on April 27, 1942, and Antioch, Calif., the eldest daughter of Loy and Marie Clark. Three years later she received a birthday surprise, a baby brother named Ron. Anita and Ron shared many happy birthday celebrations throughout their lives. Twelve years later a sister, Debbie, joined the family. Anita's family moved to Colorado for a short time due to Loy's construction work then settled in Portland. As a teenager, Nita attended Wilson High School. At 21, she married Michael Lund and the newlyweds moved to Maine as Michael was in the military. In 1964, her son, David Michael Lund, arrived to her delight. Anita was a wonderful, loving mother, she and her son David shared a special bond. They enjoyed dinners out sampling new cuisines. Every Christmas they spent fun hours together selecting toys, and clothing for local children's charities. Cooking was a talent for Nita; everyone loved her special meals. No one left her table hungry, something she learned from her mother, Marie. Nita always loved Asian food, culture, and collected Asian art and furniture. Last year she and her sister, Debbie, attended a sushi making class at Momakawa Sake Brewery in Forest Grove of which Nita was an enthusiastic stockholder. Craig Taylor was Anita's companion for many years. Together they shared an interest in woodworking, crafts, and were associated with craft markets. Craig's daughter, Kristine, gave Nita two beautiful grandsons, Jack Henry and Ben Taylor. Together they brought happy laughter and love to Nita and Craig's home. Family was so precious to her, family dinners, holidays, and birthdays were Anita's specialty. Nita retired in 2001 from Tektronix where she worked for many years. Her life was abundant with family and friends and she was known lovingly as "NeNe". The last several years Nita had been in declining health, but always had a smile to share. Her courage and determination will continue to touch people who knew her. Anita passed away July 23, 2007, among those who loved her. Published in The Oregonian on 7/29/2007.