Barbara Ann Clearman

Barb Clearman, age 75, passed away in Wenatchee, WA on June 13, 2018. She was born April 3, 1943 in South Bend, IN to Paul and Marie McFaul. She met the love of her life, Rich, while on a bike ride in Eastern Washington. Barb was well educated and worked as a librarian and social worker. Since moving to Bellingham she has been an active volunteer with the Assistance League, YWCA, Bellingham Library, Berthusen Park, and a number of other groups. She enjoyed singing with the Whatcom Chorale, Barbershop groups, and traveled twice to sing in Europe. Barb also was a Master Gardener. Barb and Rich were deeply in love, and when she passed he lost a part of his heart. They believed that magic happens, and that it happened to them. Barb is survived by her loving husband Rich, sons Kevin Clearman (Marilyn Peisar) and Brent Clearman, grandchildren Michael and Andrea, and great-grandson Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Douglas McFaul. A very informal celebration of Barb’s life will be held at Westford’s Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway, on Thursday, June 21st at 11 AM. Please dress casually and comfortably. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .