Laura Baker Barclay

1937 - 2017

Laura Baker Barclay obituary, 1937-2017, Boulder, CO

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

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Laura Barclay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 9, 2017.

Laura Baker Barclay, age 79, died peacefully in her sleep on April 8, 2017 in her apartment at Frasier Meadows memory care. Laura was born on September 9, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina, daughter of Thomas Meade Baker and Anne Graves Baker. Laura attended Dreher High School in Columbia, S.C. before attending Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was a member of the National Honor Society at Mary Washington College where she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in English.
Laura married Charles Scott Venable Barclay on October 22, 1960 after which his work brought them west, first to Tucson, Arizona, then to Deer Lodge, Montana, and to Evergreen, Colorado before finally settling in Boulder, Colorado. Laura and Ven fell in love with Boulder and it quickly became their forever home. Laura always had a passion for community service and staying involved and she quickly engaged herself in volunteer work. Laura was on the Boulder guild for Children's Hospital, was a member of the League of Women Voters, and she helped start a non-profit theatre group for children, Young People in the Performing Arts. Laura was a long time member of the First Congregational Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Laura taught English to international students with the YES School, and worked at Kohl and Emerald Elementary schools in Broomfield with the Talented and Gifted programs.
Laura and Ven raised three children in Boulder all of whom live in the area. Laura adored walking and hiking the many trails in the nearby foothills with her dog as well as spending time with her four grandchildren. While Laura loved the mountains, she never lost her affinity for the ocean, and usually made an annual trip to Pawley's Island, S.C. spending a week or two there with old childhood friends and family.
Laura is survived by her three children, Dulaney Barclay, Laura Shove, and Anne Barclay; her grandchildren Barclay Shove, Madison Shove, Daniel Barclay and Lydia Barclay. Additionally, her cousins Calvin Tomkins of New York City, Nancy O'Flinn of Birmingham, Alabama, Kathryn Villard, Emily Jones, John Graves and Rose Dennis.
A memorial service, in her honor, is scheduled for April 28th at 11am at the Frasier Meadows Chapel, 350 Ponca Place, Boulder. Donations, in memory of Laura Barclay, can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at, alz.org. Share memories and condolences at cristmortuary.com.

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April 28, 2017

Laura and I lived all of our childhoods and teen years within several blocks of one another. We are Godparents to each other's sons. When our children had matured and left home and we were free to travel, we alternated years with week long visits to Boulder and to our beloved Pawleys Island on the coast of SC. So very many wonderful memories that do not fade.
My love to you, Dee and Laurie and Anne.
Alice

April 28, 2017

Katharine Villard

"Laurie" (which is what I always called her), was eleven, and I was ten, when we met for the first time in 1949. We had been chosen to be bridesmaids at our mutual cousin's wedding in Tomkins Cove, NY. (Calvin Tomkins). We developed a lasting friendship which included shared visits to our aunt and uncle, to our respective homes in New York City, Tomkins Cove, and Columbia, SC. Most memorable were summer visits to Pawley's Island, SC. We roomed together our first year at Mary Washington College. Later on we resumed visits to her homes in Boulder, and in 2006 she came to my home in New Hampshire. In between we stayed in touch by phone and letter. We enjoyed occasional family get-togethers with our children, her three and my son, Stephen Seckinger. She meant a great deal to me. She did a lot to help me, was always generous and sympathetic, and I appreciated her lively spirit as well. We shared a common love for art, the theater and the outdoors, especially the seaside. I will always miss her.

April 26, 2017

I met Laura at the church work camp for New Orleans after Katrina. We were tentmates and had a wonderful time together. We were kindred spirits, in that we both went rogue and brought wine with us for this trip! I was sneakily taking the wine out of my thermos, when Laura looked at me and asked what I was drinking/hiding! I fessed up, and told her I brought wine for the evenings, and she immediately went into her suitcase and brought out her thermos as well, filled with wine! We had the best laugh and became the best buddies during that trip! She had the most wonderful loving spirit and graciousness of anyone I've ever known. She definitely enriched my life by knowing her. I know you will all miss her. Sending all of you love during this time. Dianne Berger

April 25, 2017

Love to you all. What a wonderful legacy she leaves. Love to you all, Cambria and Dru Jacobs, Hannah and Hailey Vaccaro

April 23, 2017

Janet Hart

Such a beautiful lady and such a beautiful family. May you all be comforted by wonderful memories and so much love.

April 22, 2017

May your many fond memories and your faith in God's promises for the future be a source of strength and peace to your family at this time. (Isaiah 35:5, 6)

April 12, 2017

Joan & Jeff Mason

Sending all our love, hugs and kisses to Anne, Laura & Dulaney and families during this difficult time. Aunt Laura was one in a million and it was an honor knowing her and being her niece. Hold on to all the wonderful memories!!

April 11, 2017

Becky Bauer

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, Laura. We know she will be dearly missed. May all your memories of her bring you some comfort and peace until you can be together again.
Love,
Scott & Becky Bauer

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11:00 a.m.

Frasier Meadows Chapel

350 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO

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Crist Mortuary & Cremation and Mountain View Memorial Park

3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, CO 80301

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