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1942
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2010
Barbara McClanahan Obituary
Barbara was born in Orosi, California and raised and educated in Fresno, California, graduating from Fresno Tech in 1942. On March 20, 1946 she married Max J. McClanahan in Fresno, California, making Fresno their home. To this union was born three beloved children, Sandy, Toni and Patrick. Barbara worked as a switchboard operator for three years at Fresno Community Hospital and in sales for several years after that. In 1996, she moved to Hanford, California. Barbara was a member of the Church of Christ in Hanford, CA. She enjoyed dancing, knitting and traveling. She made trips to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada and Mexico. Barbara most enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family times together were always very special. She had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. Those who knew her, remember her as a "Character." She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max in 1987.
Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sandy Tomerlin and husband, Jim of Hanford, CA; Toni Hathaway and husband, Rex of Sanger, CA and Patrick McClanahan of Fresno, Ca; three grandchildren, Erin Alvidrez of Hanford, Ca, Robert Alvidrez of Hanford, CA, Toby Tomerlin and wife, Tiffany of Bethesda, MD and Tyler McClanahan of Clovis, CA; two great grandchildren, Nicholas Alvidrez and Payton Alvidrez of Hanford, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, many wonderful friends and church family.
Visitation will be held at People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 2 - 7 p.m. . Services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1596 W. Grangeville Blvd. in Hanford, CA. Burial will follow at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, CA.
Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara McClanahan
Clay Mitchell
November 24, 2023
Our Aunt Bobbie was a blast to be around! She was loving, kind, had a great sense of humor and was one in a million. She was our great aunt and we will always cherish our memories of her. She is in Heaven with all of our family. It´s hard to believe it´s been 13 years since we lost her and have lost many others since then. They are all rejoicing in Heaven!
We love you and miss you
Aunt Bobbie
Janine and Clay and family
Audrey Jacobson
December 21, 2010
Barbara was one of my truest friends even though I am half her age. She and I had "tea time" together throughout our friendship and she was like a grandma to my two girls Halli and Simone. She would call up and say she made Halli's favorite "hamburger soup" and we were to come on over and we did! She was the spunkiest, funniest, and best dressed 80 year old woman I ever knew and we will never ever forget her for the special lady and friend she was to us all! She touched our hearts from the first time we met and she will continue to live on in our memories. I look forward to seeing her again in God's future kingdom! Audrey Jacobson
Jim Hewitt
December 4, 2010
One of my fondest memories of Mims is in the kitchen at the Tomerlins talking to her on how to make the perfect Bianca. She was a wonderful lady that will be dearly missed by all that knew her. I'm happy to know that she will be waiting for us in heaven. We love you Mims.
Leslie Soares
December 1, 2010
To Barbara's family, she was an amazing, fun, beautiful friend to my family. She is missed by me and our neighbors. My boys dearly miss their Gee Gee. I know she is a shining bright star in heaven and I will someday get to have tea with her again.
Lee Dial
November 27, 2010
I fully believe that there is a brighter spot on the golden street, a sparkle little brighter by the cyrstal sea more luster on the pearly gate and a glittering hue on the jasper walls.. mims has arrived in her heavenly home
Caroline, Matt and Tiffany Purvis
November 26, 2010
Gigi was amazing! She was smart and funny. A pleasure to be around at all times. She was also an awesome cook!!! St. Patty's day will never be the same. I am so thankful that she and her family took in my family. A wonderful woman who will never be forgotten. I am proud to consider her family! Love and miss u much!
Toby Tomerlin
November 26, 2010
I will miss you Meme. No one could cook, dance, or make me laugh like you. You taught me so much about life that my life wa richer because of you! I love and miss you.
Janet Nelson
November 26, 2010
To the McClanahan Family, several of us at Wilson School in Sanger would like to let you know that we are thinking of you. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. As a sister in Christ and member of the Clovis Church of Christ I know that your mother is at peace and in a wonderful place. To Patrick and Tyler, our prayers are with you and our hearts ache at the passing of your mother. We are worried about you and want to know how we can help.
Peggy Freitas
November 25, 2010
I want all of Barbara's family to know what a wonderful woman she was and I like all loved her as my sister in Christ.I am grateful she was a great friend to my mom and I know it must be hard to lose such a wonderful person but we have such happiness knowing she is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus...she is rejoycing and will never have pain or sickness or hurt again..I pray for all of you and want you to know I am grateful to have known such a wonderful woman..Love always in Jesus,Rest in Peace Barbara
November 25, 2010
She touched our lives with her humor, love, and great stories we can share about her. Our camping week-ends at Dinkey Creek, coast trips, and getting together just for the sake of "getting together". What wonderful memories to cherish about my friend, "Bobbie". I'll never forget her and will always love her. Dale Oliver
Mary Olivas
November 24, 2010
We wish to give thanks to our Lord for bringing this beautiful and elegant lady into our lives. She was more than a friend. She was family. My children looked upon her as a Grandmother. Barbara was a loving, caring, giving and happy person. She was an Angel of Mercy. We will truly miss this lovely lady. Love and Kisses to you always Barbara. Rest in Peace.
George & Mary Lou Olivas, Sabrina Smith and Steven Olivas
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