Barbara B Peters

Barbara B. Peters, 90, retired Clearfield school teacher, of Sonora, CA formerly of Clearfield, passed away May 4, 2017. Born June 1, 1926 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Amy “Dolly” Peters.

Ms. Peters was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church and Choir for many years and a graduate of the Clearfield High School in 1944. She graduated from the Lock Haven College in 1948 and taught in Windber, PA as well as East High School, Columbus, OH until returning to Clearfield in 1964. She has spent the past 18 years enjoying life and her dear friends in California.

As a high school physical education and health teacher in Clearfield until retirement in 1986, Ms. Peters was instrumental in improving opportunities for girls in many sports. Some for the first time in the Clearfield School District.

Ms. Peters was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Amy Peters, grandparents, Charles F. Peters and Pearl McQuillen (Peters), as well as her uncles, Charles “Budd” Peters and Robert L. Peters and aunt and uncle, Fred and Dorothea Cochrane.

There will be no visitation and interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date.

A service of remembrance will be held at 1:30pm on May 13, 2017 at the West Side United Church with Dr. Rev. Joleen A. Willis officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made at the Shaw Public Library, the West Side United Church or Penn Highlands Hospital, Clearfield.

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Online tributes can be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com