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Claire McFarland Obituary
Avondale - Claire Ellen McFarland (Mickie), 77, of Avondale, Arizona, passed away March 18, 2018, peacefully passed in her home with her family by her side. Claire was born April 10. 1940, in Gary, Indiana. Graduated from Phoenix Union High School, class of '58. She is proceeded in death by her two children, Daniel Brett Babcock and Deborah Jean Wecks. Claire is survived by her son Richard James Babcock, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She will be missed and will forever live in our hearts. There will be graveside services held at St Frances Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street in Phoenix, at 9am, April 10, 2018. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire McFarland
4 Entries
Grand Son
August 10, 2022
Grandma, I'm so glad I found you. I just got done writing mom. I want you to know I really really miss you. The world seems so foreign without you. Its like a piece of me went with you. I try and keep my emotions to my self but inside I'm broken but I hold on in respect to you. I love you Gram.
Marilyn Mathews
April 2, 2019
Still missing you Mickie and I know so does your family who is coping without your physical presence. I keep this picture of you on my desk at work so I get to "see" you often. Hope you are enjoying being with heavenly family & friends and feeling amazingly wonderful & free. Love Always, Cuz Marilyn
Marilyn Mathews
May 16, 2018
Mickie...Cuz, just found out why I haven't heard from you & it hit me like a ton of bricks. I know you must have been exhausted fighting the fight but you sure did one heck of a job. Your son Rick & I have messaged each other. You have been the caretaker of so many for so long & altho at times it wore you down..you perserverved.
You are love & missed. Your family will just know tho what you would do in a particular situation. The grandkids will take care of the greats just fine but I know you....you will be watching over your entire family. Let them feel your presence & know that you are near. Their & your love is forever.
It must have been some reunion in heaven with everyone that was there to greet you. It's hard not to have a heavy heart right now since we're missing you physically being here. May your loved ones here find comfort in knowing you are at peace, free of pain and with your heavenly family in the most beautiful of places. Love you Mickie. RIP cuz.
Junie Fulcher
April 11, 2018
So sorry you lost your Mother and Grandmother. She will be missed by everyone. I am glad family could be with her.
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