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Marilyn Clardy Obituary



Marilyn Jane Clardy

Longtime resident of San Jose

Born April 19, 1942 Siloam Springs, ARK, Passed August 25, 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada. Attended various vocational schools and was a bus driver for EUHSD. She loved art and was involved in The Campbell Art Guild and many art projects in the valley. Everyone who knew her will remember her great sense of humor. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. She leaves behind her companion of 27 years Steve Harms. Brothers Malcolm and William, sister Carolyn daughters Lisa and Dana, sons Derek and Daniel, grandkids Arric, Cattreena, Katelynn, Abagail, Cameron, Gavan, Wade, Joey and Jasmine. Great grandkids Mylie and Jacoby and last of all her cat Garan. Marilyn is in a garden in heaven teaching her granddaughter Katelynn how to paint with sunshine and a smile on her face.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 7, 2011.

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Jason

September 1, 2022

Thank you for everything you did for Jay II and Stephanie. We love you!

Gavan Kidd

September 26, 2011

Going to miss you grandma some of the best times of my life were spent visiting you.

Anna Angus

September 25, 2011

Marilyn,
I met you many years ago when I was with Derek. I always remember how kind you was to me. My thoughts and prayers will be with you forever.
Love Always

jasmine kelly

September 25, 2011

grandma you are truely loved and missed i wish i could of said goodbye i wish i could of been there move i wish you could of met my son before you left this world i know your in a better place now and not in pain anymore you were a strong women for fight for so long... love you so much

Jackie Wayne Donaldson

September 11, 2011

Marilyn i was pretty young when you was around! Put for the pass few years i love conferring with each other!Maybe everbody's ears was not burning to bad! Miss you You will be in my for ever!

Pat Rouse

September 11, 2011

Thanks for all you did to keep me going. You will be missed. Love, your cousin.

Pat Bell Rouse

Sheila Keene-Larsen

September 9, 2011

Marilyn, Our cousin lunches will not be the same without your wonderful smile & laughter! You will be missed! Love, your baby cousin!

Barbara Joyce

September 9, 2011

Although you were an exsister-in-law, I loved you like a sister. Will miss you.
Glad to have known you. You were a special lady.

beverly grim

September 8, 2011

Marilyn ...my friend you will be missed.I will miss our long deep conversations about life, love and happiness. But Mostly I will miss you saying to me "Remember I love you".I thank you for sharing your beautiful heart with me.Remember I love you Ms. M

Steve Harms

September 8, 2011

Modie~You're missed more than you'll ever know but we feel you here with us! Love You More Odie & Garan!!

Cattreena Brunson

September 8, 2011

This is absolutely beautiful. I love you so much grandma. You were such a strong and beautiful woman. Now you're in a better place.

Jason Harms

September 7, 2011

We miss you grandma Marilyn. You will always be in our hearts. Love Jason, Jay II, and Steffi.

Sarah Goble

September 7, 2011

I will miss you Marilyn . . . keep smiling and painting in the garden with Katelyn! Love you :)

CONNIE BELL

September 7, 2011

WE WILL MISS YOU AND WE THANK TOU FOR HAVING THE FIRST COUSIN LUNCH AND IT WAS ONLY YOU SHARON AND I ANND IT GREW TO THE 5 OF US THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD

Joshua Perez

September 7, 2011

In the short time I knew you, you made such a positive impact on me. No words could explain how grateful I am to have met you before your passing. I am gonna miss your humor and your quirkiness the most.

Nancy (Harms) Goble

September 7, 2011

Your humor and art inspired many. Thank you for being in my life.
love, Nancy

DEREK CLARDY

September 7, 2011

Loved you mom.What can I say I'll miss you here to tell me, I'm doing it wrong all the years of that is what made me strong. Its a sad day here , now that you are gone. I LOVE YOU MOM.

TRUDY WILKINS

September 7, 2011

MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVED TALKING TO YOU , GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVED YOU LIKE A SISTER.

TRUDY CLARDY

September 7, 2011

LOVED YOU LIKE A SISTER. IAM GOING TO MISS OUR TALKS BUT I CAN STILL TALK TO YOU. YOU WERE ONE SPECIAL LADY,

Deb Cary

September 7, 2011

Loved her like a sister. Miss her terribly. Glad to have known her. Smile everytime I think about her!

Dana Lester

September 7, 2011

We love and miss you MOM !!!

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