We are so sorry to learn of Claire's passing.  We hope it helps in some small way to know that others care.  We are sending our sincerest sympathy.  Rod and Chris Yoder

Claire and I were close friends in our Navy days.  When the guys were at sea she and I spent much of the time together.  She taught me a lot.  I was so young I knew nothing about being a wife or mom.  I learned by her example!  
Lovingly, Treva Allison


We were so sorry to hear of Clare's passing, and would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Don and family. I only met Claire one time, but have known Don since we served together in the Navy over 50 years ago. Of course no words can be adequate at a time like this, but I would like for Don to know that, as a friend, I also feel his pain, and grieve with him. Claire has left this earth to be with God, and we must all believe that she is now in a better place. Her passing has left a huge void in the earthly lives of Don and family that they will bare for the rest of their lives, and a void that can never be filled. In life there really are no happy endings, death awaits us all in the end. It's what we do at the start and in the middle that really counts.I know Don and the family are now in unimaginable pain because of her loss, but just because someone dies does not mean they have really left us. Everyday you will have memories of something she said, you may see something she touched, a book she was reading, her favorite dress, there are so many things that will continue to remind you of her. Death can take her physical body from you, but nothing can take away the love you felt for her, your memories of her, and because you remember a little part of her will always be here with you, at least in your heart. It is true that death leaves a heartache that nothing can heal, but the love you had for that person leaves you with memories that no one can steal. Love, marriage, and having a family is not happenstance, it is a decision two people make, and only time can tell if it was a good decision. Fifty six years is ample proof that Don and Claire made a very good decision those many years ago. 

Charles and Shirley Riley

Gladys & I would like to pass along our heartfelt sorrow regarding your loss.Please accept our condolence and wish you well.    Mike & Gladys Lawlor

I love you Nana! No matter what ill always love you. Ill hold on to every memory. Ill cherish everything i learned from you. Ill take the good with the bad and never forget. I do love you! Ill miss you.

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Claire Ray Boatright

June 3, 1939 – December 7, 2017

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