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Delores Clary

Delores Clary

  • May 22, 1925 - July 29, 2012
  • Clarinda, Iowa
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“I worked with Delores at Lisle and remember her to be not only a productive worker but a lively fun person to be associated with ... I remember...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Joetta Dow - College Springs, IA

“My sincere sympathy to all of Dolores's family. I had the good fortune to work with her at the old Super Valu in the late 1950's. I was young and...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Deanna Warneke - Clarinda, IA

“My condolences to Delores's family. She loved you all so very much. I will always keep a picture of her smiling in my thoughts. She leaves a...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Deb Turnbull - Coin, IA - friend

“My dad Paul McKay and I are both so saddended by the loss of Delores. She and my dad grew up together and were close for 87 years. She was a...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Janet McMahon - Ames, IA - cousin

“My condolences and prayers go out to Pat and Danny for their loss. My mother sends her love and prayers and wants you to know she will be with you...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: David Brown (Son of Barbara Brown - Lifetime soul mate of Delore - FL


Graveside services for Delores Clary, age 87, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Clarinda Cemetery with Kris Davies officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Delores Maxine Clary was born May 22, 1925, in Clarinda, Iowa to George A. Johnson and Grace (Morris) Johnson. She was a life long resident of Clarinda and attended Clarinda Schools. Delores was united in marriage to Cedric E. Clary and they later divorced. Two children were born to this union; Danny and Patricia.

Delores' working career included working at Bishops, Super Value, Clary's Shoe Repair as co-owner with her husband and she retired from the Lisle Corporation. She enjoyed watching television, playing cards and eating out with her friends.

Preceding Delores in death were her parents, George and Grace Johnson and brother, Cecil Johnson.

Survivors include her children, Danny Clary of Clarinda, Iowa; Patricia Gray Roberts and husband Randy of Glenwood, Iowa; brother, Wayne Johnson and wife Lois of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Delores will be missed by her family and friends.
Her memory will live on in their hearts.
May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn her passing.