Clarinda Jane Hart

Clarinda was born in Woodlake, California to loving parents, William Richard and Lora Nora Maurine Petersen on October 8, 1945. She was raised and educated in Woodlake, graduating from Woodlake High School in 1963. On July 10, 1965 Clarinda married John William Hart in Woodlake and to this union was born three daughters, Michele, Nora and Christine. John and Clarinda celebrated their 50 year anniversary last summer. Much of their time together was spent in Woodlake with a few years spent in Ivanhoe. She loved the Lord and was a member of Foothill Bible Church of Woodlake. Clarinda loved her family dearly and enjoyed keeping up with her grandchildren’s activities. Her hobbies included traveling, going to the ocean, reading, gardening and flowers. Clarinda was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #94 of Tulare where she served at Matron. She was a Leader for Elbow Creek and Woodlake 4-H and taught Sunday school at the Woodlake Presbyterian Church for many years. Clarinda was feisty and determined throughout life’s challenges. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Clarinda was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Richard and her foster sister Barbara Greaver.

Holding her memory dear, she leaves behind her loving husband, John; three daughters Michele Clopp (Mathew), Nora Randolph and Christine Teaff (Eric) and five grandchildren Joseph Lucerro, Samuel Clopp, Nicholas Clopp, Madison Teaff and Brianna Teaff and host of extended family and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2 pm at Exeter Cemetery, 719 E. Marinette Avenue in Exeter, CA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals, Foothill Bible Church or Woodlake High School Foundation, Clarinda Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 745, Woodlake, CA 93286.

Tributes and condolences maybe made at www.millermemorialchapel.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 134 W. Cypress, Woodlake, CA 93286