Obituary: Dorothy Clair Peard, Aug. 28, 1927-Oct. 28, 2026

Dorothy Clair Peard went to be with her Heavenly Father on Oct. 28, 2026, in Madera, CA, Where she resided. She was 99 years of age. Dorothy was born in Madera, CA, on Aug. 28, 1927, to parents Lewis W. Hartwell and Cornelia Neely Hartwell, her siblings were brother Gerald (Jerry) Hartwell and sister Sarah Tella. Dorothy Lived in Madera for 99 years where she was a proud member of her community. She went to Pershing and Lincoln elementary schools, and was a graduate of Madera High School Class of 1945. Dorothy Enjoyed working with her classmates on their class reunions. The committee would meet for monthly luncheons. She may possibly have been the last surviving classmate. Dorothy worked as a telephone operator, secretary for McMahan’s Furniture Store, and retired as the Assistant Recorder for Madera County. Dorothy was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge since she was 18. In her 81 years of membership she served as the Noble Grand and District Deputy President.

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