Clareen Elisabeth Rich

KALONA - Clareen Elisabeth Rich, 71, affectionately known as Claire, passed peacefully to the other side of the veil on Sunday, April 2 at Parkview Nursing Home in Wayland, IA.


Claire was the daughter of Clareen (Gallup) Arnold and James Arnold. She was born in San Bernadino, California (1945). She lived in Washington, Iowa, West Toluca Lake, California and retired in Kalona, Iowa in 2008. Her first love was the Lord, her husband Ken and children Rachelle and John. She had great success in life being a nurse and therapist (R.N,, N.P., M.F.C.C). She loved helping all those who came through her life with any situation they experienced. Her family and friends were her delight. She will forever be loved and missed!


Her family includes husband Ken, daughter Rachelle (Ronald) Blackwell and son John (Kim) Rich. Grandchildren: Jonathan Rich, Makensie Hansen-Rich, Taylor Hansen-Rich, and granddaughter-in-law Janea Aeto; James Rich, Alexander Rich, Madison Roller, Anneliese Roller. Great-granddaughter Naviah Aeto-Rich. Sisters Rebecca (Richard) Jones, and Saundra (Bruce) Boyd, brother-in-law Mike (Penny) Farrier. Mother-in Law Jeane Fry. In-laws Wes and Riella Rich, Emery Gingerich, Bill Sebok, Steve and Jer Rich, Phil and Jacque Rich, and many nieces and nephews.

She was proceed in death by her mother Clareen Arnold, sister Cathy Farrier, Father in-law Walter Rich, Sisters in-law Jane Gingerich and Marti Sebok. Niece Lori Rich and nephew Perry Rich.


The Family would like to extend a special thank you to all the medical staff and nursing assistance who help to keep her life going and vibrant. Especially Dr. Krista Johnson, Ms. Karen Dillion, Dr. Muneera Kapadia, Dr. Elizabeth Takacs, and many more. As well as the Parkview Nursing Home Staff, Wayland (all of you!!) and United Presbyterian Facility, Washington.