Clarice Marie Allee passed away on September 12, 2011 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in Duluth, MN to Dallas C. Allee and Cecilia (Maloney) Allee on August 24, 1937. In 1948, she moved with her family to Oregon, and in 1953, they moved to California. Clarice attended the University of Wisconsin, River Falls and the University of Oregon. In the 70's, her family owned and operated the North Howell Store, and also farmed in Lacomb and Stayton, Oregon. In the 80's, she worked in accounting and banking in the Los Angeles area, including holding the position of V.P. Controller at Citizens Bank in Pasadena. Beginning in the early 90's, she helped manage her son's farm in Bakersfield, CA. Clarice was on the board for H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection. Recently, she was a Mentor for Creative Connections where she took care of developmentally disabled adults for ten years. She was also a member of the Wasco-Shafter Elks Lodge. She enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking and baking. Clarice is survived by her son, Loren J. (Jim) Lederhos, Jr. and his wife, Judy; and her daughter, Carrie Patko and her husband, John; her grandchildren, Jordan Shahriary, Megan Lederhos and Heidi Lederhos. Her brothers: Dan (Carmen), Dallas (Anna), Richard (Eliza), and her sisters: Dianne (Jim) Thompson, Denise Blaisdell-Rose, Muriel (Bob) King; many nieces and nephews, and her dogs, George and Gracie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Cecilia Allee, her brother, Laverne Dale and her sister, Carol. The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff and volunteers of Hoffman Hospice, as their dedication and professionalism was a great source of comfort to Clarice and her loved ones. Instead of flowers, donations can be made in Clarice's name to The American Cancer Society. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mt. Angel, Oregon on September 21, 2011. A memorial and celebration of life will be held Tuesday, October 4th, 4 p.m. at the Wasco-Shafter Elks Lodge, at Central Valley Hwy. and Dresser Ave., Wasco, CA.