David Barclay

DAVID P. BARCLAY, 86 LOVES PARK - David P. Barclay, 86, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, in his home. Born Feb. 16, 1925, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the son of Sam and Fannie (Blomquist) Barclay Sr. David left his hometown of Sault Ste. Marie in January 1948 and moved to Rockford. Married to Irene Buschmann from 1958 to 1979. He joined the United Church of Christ, where he sang in the choir for 18 years. Married Betty Perkins on March 15, 1980. Attended Bethany Presbyterian Church in Loves Park. Was a member of the Moose Club since 1954 and the K of C Community Complex for six years. He was an avid golfer and bowler, inducted into the Rockford Area Bowling Hall of Fame in 1982. Retired from Barber-Colman Co. in April 1986 after 36 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty; daughter, Gaylene (Leon) Barclay-Campbell of Rockford; son, Richard (Verda) Barclay of South Beloit; stepdaughters Wendy (Rick) Symons of Machesney Park and Laurye Kerr of Roscoe; sister, Caroline (QJ) Herring of Normal; sister-in-law, Ruth Barclay of Loves Park; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter, Heidi La'Ree Barclay; brothers Sam Jr. and Harold Barclay; sister-in-law, Vera May Barclay; and son-in-law, Jim Kerr. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Bethany Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Eric Keller will officiate. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Barbara Olson Center of Hope. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.