Longtime real estate broker

Longtime businesswoman Fern Spaulding died peacefully in her sleep after a long convalescence on January 11, 2015. She was 88 years old.

Mrs. Spaulding was the owner-broker of Spaulding Real Estate in Claremont for more than 25 years. She was well-known and liked by local business leaders and took pride in helping to maintain the look, feel and charm of Claremont that many still enjoy today.

Mrs. Spaulding was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Browning Spaulding. She leaves behind four children, Max Spaulding of Upland, Darrienne Martin of Palm Desert, Debra Spaulding of Upland and Kimberly Spaulding of Claremont. She was the proud grandmother of three and a great-grandmother of one. She will be greatly missed by all those she touched throughout her career and by her family and friends, who deeply loved her.

Services were held in the Chapel at Forest Lawn in Covina on Wednesday, January 21. Donations may be made to your favorite charity in Fern’s name.