Clarice (Guthrie) Fales

Clarice (Guthrie) Fales, 80, passed away on January 6, 2016, at the Urbandale Health Care Center. She was born April 16, 1935, to John and Winifred Guthrie in Des Moines.

Clarice worked as a Bookkeeper at Dewey Ford for many years. She loved the outdoors and watching all of the beautiful wildlife in her yard from the huge picture window in her home. Clarice also enjoyed birds, collecting birdhouses, gardening and tending to her flower beds. Above all else, she treasured family get-togethers and time spent with those she loved, especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughters.

Clarice is survived by her son, Stacey (Sonia) Fales; daughters, Debbie (Dane) Shearer and Melissa (Clint) Martin; grandchildren, Scott (Jenny) Fales, JB (Emily) Shearer, Luke Martin and Lilyana Martin; great-grandchildren, Lynleigh and Lola Fales with one on the way; siblings, Elouise (Rich) St. John and Mary Ware; dearest friend for more than 50 years, Dee (Wayne) Deay; many nieces and nephews, as well as other loving relatives and many special friends.

The family will receive visitors from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with a memorial service to begin at 2:00 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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