Claire at age 5
Claire with sister-in-law Nancy
Claire and her siblings
Claire with an incredulous look
Claire at wedding
Claire with baby Bekah

In Loving Memory

ClaireCallahanGoodman

Born: November 23, 1954
Departed: March 11, 2021
Location: SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

This page is a digital memorial for Claire Callahan Goodman — beloved mother, sister, colleague, and friend — and a place to gather photo, video, and written memories.

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Interactive Archive

Living Index

Explore a constellation of Claire's writing — 2,320 Quora answers arranged as a searchable visualization of her wisdom and perspective.

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Archived Answers

A searchable constellation of Claire's Quora writing on relationships, psychology, and life.

Ways to Explore

Zoom and pan through the visualization, or use list view to search by topic and date.

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Living Legacy

Each dot represents a moment of wisdom shared, preserved for family, friends, and strangers.

Talk to Claire

Seeking Claire-ity?

Ask a question and hear Claire's perspective, drawn from her thousands of thoughtful Quora answers about music, life, relationships, and what it means to be human.

2,184

Memories to Draw From

Claire's Quora answers on music, relationships, grief, and life inform every conversation.

Her Voice, Preserved

Ask about the viola, teaching, parenting, or just life—hear Claire's perspective once more.

Questions Welcome

Whether you knew Claire or not, her wisdom is here for anyone seeking connection and insight.

Celebration of Life

Watch Memorial Service

On November 21, 2021, friends and family gathered online and in person to celebrate the life of Claire Callahan Goodman.

DateNovember 21, 2021
Time2:00 PM PST
FormatVirtual & In-Person

In light of the COVID situation at the time, we came together online for a celebration of Claire's life. Two days before her 67th birthday, family and friends shared memories, stories, and music in her honor.

Although the memorial service has passed, Claire's memory lives on in the hearts of her friends, family, and the countless people she touched through her writing and her presence.

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Photos and Memories

A collection of moments from Claire's life. Click any photo to view it full size.

Claire and her siblings

Claire and her siblings

A breathtaking beauty who always stood out from the crowd.

With sister-in-law Nancy Callahan

With sister-in-law Nancy Callahan

A cherished family moment

An incredulous look

An incredulous look

Always a sharp dresser, too!

Age 5

Age 5

1959

With close friend Elizabeth Anderson

With close friend Elizabeth Anderson

Friendship that lasted a lifetime

Proud mother and daughter

Proud mother and daughter

Wedding of Anne Spevack and Christoph Neyer, 2018

Claire and Baby Bekah

Claire and Baby Bekah

Always a doting mother, Claire's greatest joy in life was her daughter, Bekah.