Clara Marie Farmer, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Doctors Hospital in

Manteca. She was born December 24, 1940 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents Homer and Clara McCleary as well as three brothers. In heaven she joins her loving husband Leon.

Clara leaves behind her son-in-law and daughter Tedd and Suzi Hunter of Ripon. She was blessed with three grandchildren; Tristan Marie Hunter, Tessa Lynn Hunter and Tiffani Alice Hunter all of Ripon. Clara is the sister of Velma Kay McCleary of Ava, Missouri and sister- in-law to Mary McCleary of Manteca. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Clara was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She cherished her family dearly as her daughter and grandchildren were the apple of her eye. She celebrated 50 years of marriage with her husband Leon before his passing in 2010. After a short struggle with cancer Clara joined the love of her life. She will be remembered for being loving, kind and truly generous. She will be missed dearly.

Arrangements for Mrs. Farmer are under the direction of P.L. Fry and Son Funeral Home, 290 North Union Road. All services will be private. Mrs. Farmer will be laid to rest with her husband Leon in Clarksville, Arkansas. For condolences to the family please visit our website at www.plfryandson.com (search obituaries).

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Saturday, March 31, 2012