Clarence Albert Bare

Clarence Albert Bare passed away on May 25, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born April 10, 1926 in Gratiot County to Ida Lillian (Dayringer) and Edward Andrew Bare. He married Ilma Jean (Gladstone) Bare on January 19, 1946. 

Clarence is survived by daughters: Milly (Michael) Space and Carol (Patrick) Vernon both of Ithaca; Son-in-law: Arthur Burch, Traverse City; Grandchildren: Tony Burch, Traverse City Rachael (Dan) Thayer, Mt Pleasant, Amanda (James) Nelson, Big Rapids, John (Jamie) Space, Ashley, Joe (Sara) Vernon, Ithaca, April (Phil) Alt, Grand Rapids, Bonnie (Corey) Fowler, Ithaca; 25 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings and spouses: Willis & Betty (Bogart) Bare, Earl & Glendora (Putnam) Bare, Beatrice & Ernest Rozen. Daughter: Kathleen Burch.  Parents-In-law:  John & Mable Gladstone, Sister/Brothers-in-law: Mildred (Gladstone) Ginther, Freda (Roy) Harter, Clifford and James Gladstone.

He was born and raised in Gratiot County and attended school in Ashley. He owned Clare’s Total and was an automobile mechanic for many years, oiled roads and plowed driveways for many people.  He could fix anything and improvising was his specialty. He bowled for several years and enjoyed many years of fishing at Bear Lake with long-time friend Fred Schaub.  He loved gardening and selling extra produce at his curbside stand at his home, sharing it with friends and family along with canning and freezing his bounty. He enjoyed two lengthy travel trips touring national parks along with several visits to Texas and California to see relatives. He also traveled to Florida, Alaska and Spain. He took a hunting trip to Wyoming and fishing trips to Canada. He loved to keep busy with fixing motors, repairing things, yard work, planting tulip bulbs, wood cutting and helping the kids or others. He delivered Meals on Wheels for a time and enjoyed the Senior Activity Building and all the people.

He was devoted to his family and cherished the holiday and birthday celebrations with all the food and family present.

A special thank you to the staff at Rosewood, Joe Barden and Jo Jones. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Senior Activity Building, Ithaca, Michigan.

Funeral services for Clarence will be 2pm, Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Jo Jones will officiate and burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery. Coffee and cookies fellowship will be held at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building following the interment. Visitation will be held prior to the services beginning at 1pm.  

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home of Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Gloria Detraz]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers.

[Ron & Cheryl Krautstrunk]

Condolences to the family and friends of Clare.

[Kathy Howes Kanitz]

Milly & Carol, so sorry to hear of your dad‘s passing. 96, what a remarkable age & years of memories to cherish. Prayers, Tom & Kathy Kanitz

[Jill Brown]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m going to miss watching him outside tinkering on his projects and doing his yard work. He did make me a little nervous though when he was on a ladder washing windows.

[Mike Gabrion]

What a great and fulfilling life Clare led, we should all aspire to lead as he did. Our hearts go out to Clare’s family, he will be sorely missed by not only his family but the community as well.

[Jim Bowen]

Sorry for your loss. I had a great time visiting and reminiscing with Clare at Rosewood. I will miss him - he could fix anything with a motor. A lot of knowledge now gone.

[Terry and Karen Nestle]

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. We could always rely on Clare to fix our vehicles perfectly. Remembering his fresh vegetables in the wagon for sale. He raised a beautiful garden. We know he will be missed!

[Bill Dilts]

Clare was a ona of a kind gentleman. He raised a wonderful family and always possessed an outstanding spirit. Hed will definitely be missed.