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Clara Flake Obituary

CLARA LOUISE FLAKE Age 100, of Wildomar passed away on October 7, 2010. Clara was born in Lead, S.D. in 1910. She and her husband, Jack were longtime residents of Perris, and well known in the community. Clara worked at Kirkpatrick\'s Market for many years and is fondly remembered by many of her customers. One of Clara\'s great joys was dancing at the Joshlyn Senior Center in Redlands. Clara was predeceased by her husband Jack and son David. She is survived by a daughter, Claire Grill and her husband, Gary; a son Tim Flake and his wife Sandra; daughter-in-law Mary (Flake) Green; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Perris Valley Cemetery on Thursday, October 14, at 11:30 am and will be followed by a luncheon to honor Clara at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 1835 North Perris Blvd.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 12, 2010.

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August 9, 2011

I remember the Flake family so well. Clara in Kirpatricks, Tim and Sandy in high school. I send condolences from the Hook family of Perris.
Lovingly, Christy (Hook) Tostenson

October 13, 2010

Tim and Clara, we are so sorry for your loss of your Mom. We are sending our condolences to the both of you and all of your family. Clara will always be remembered by friends, acquaintance, and most of all her loving family. David & Betty Amaya

Marilyn (Flake) McFadden

October 12, 2010

Dearest Grandma,

You have been one of the greatest influences in my life. I love how you taught me about daily devotionals and gardening. You will always live in me but I will miss you so. I am planting a tree for you, just haven't decided if should be the angel's trumpet, pine or jacaranda. Be at peace with Dad now.

Richard Powers

October 12, 2010

Her passing brings back many memories from back in the 40's and 50's. Kirkpatricks was our supermarket even though small by today's standards. I will always remember Clara's smiling face there in the market. Richard Powers

Roger Honberger

October 12, 2010

I lost track of my dear friend Clara several years ago. We used to work together on weekends at Kirkpatrick's Market when I was in high school during the 50's. Clara was born the same year as my Mother, Agnes Honberger. She was one of my mentors and was a wonderful person who loved life. She gave me a lot of advice and direction on growing up and being successful. I send my condolences and love to her daughter, Claire, her son, Tim, and their families. Roger Honberger

October 12, 2010

Tim, Claire and families, So sorry to read about your Mom this am. I have alot of memories about her at Kirkpatrick's market and being such a wonderful person in the Perris Valley. I always enjoyed her sense of humor. Lovingly, Marie Spradlin

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