CLARY, Barbara Ruth Clinger Barbara Ruth Clinger Clary of Columbus Ohio, has passed away at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dan Clary Jr, their son Steven, and her parents Dorothy and Avery Clinger. She is survived by son, James D Clary III and family: Julie Clary, Wes and Zulema Clary; along with daughter, Jill Clary Hilder and her family: Jeff Hilder, Annabelle, and Ava Hilder. Her true passions were her beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, the Republican Party, and First United Methodist Church of Richardson, where she served on various boards and committees and was a member of the Pathfinders class. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Her memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church Richardson at 11:00 am on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to the Cancer Research