Florence Arlene Barber

Florence Arlene Barber, 95, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at her home.

Per Arlene’s wishes, her body has been cremated, and an inurnment will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Arlene’s family.

Arlene was born Dec. 11, 1924, the daughter of Harvey and Blanche (Sission) Wood, in Mason City. She married Dr. Sterling Barber on March 7, 1948, in Clear Lake. He preceded her in death in 1971.

Arlene graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1943. She worked most of her career as a bookkeeper for her husband’s veterinary clinic.

Arlene was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church, in Mason City. She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and traveling with her family to horse shows and on many vacations.

Arlene is survived by three children, Cynthia Jean (Bob) Hanse, of Fort Dodge, Lawrence James Barber, of Waterloo, and Brian Wood Barber, of Clear Lake; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Pauline Rumeliote, of Mason City, and Barbara Davis, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Katherine Laskowski; and brothers, Dale Wood and Walter “Wayne”.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.