Doris June Barclay's Obituary
Doris June Barclay passed quietly in her sleep on her 87th birthday, June 22, 2015 while at her son's home, Rick Barclay in Lakeland, Florida.
Doris was born June 22, 1928, in Bonfield, IL, to Martin and Julia Pulaski. She grew up in Manteno, IL and she graduated from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. She married Clayton W Barclay February 3, 1951 and moved to Pekin, IL.
Doris has five children surviving her, Teri Wirth, Leesburg, FL, Michael Barclay, Port St. Lucie, FL, Rick Barclay, Lakeland, FL, Cole Barclay, Washington, IL. James Barclay, Lakeland, FL. She was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is survived by one brother, Ronnie Pulaski, and one sister, Marion Storm.
Doris taught at several schools in Pekin, IL, Jefferson, Franklin Washington Jr. High, and Broadmoor Jr. High for more than 40 years. Her love for teaching was evident from her students. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pekin, IL and then later in Lady Lake, FL. A small service will be held in July at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
Memorials are not necessary, but if insistent, please make a contribution to your favorite charity.
It's like, at the end, there's this surprise quiz: Am I proud of me? I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth what I paid? -Richard Bach, writer (b. 23 Jun 1936) Doris's enthusiastic answer: YES.
If you have a great memory that I can use for our family celebration of life in mid July, please email [email protected].
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