Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Clark, Fred Marion February 1, 2017
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Ionia Sentinel Standard  -  February 4, 2017
           OBITUARY
     FRED M. CLARK  1930 - 2017
   Fred Marion Clark, age 87, of Belding, passed away at Advocare Assisted Living
Center, near Belding, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, under the care of hospice and his 
family.  He was born on Jan. 19, 1930, in Sidney, Michigan, the son of Charlie M. 
and Minnie (Petersen) Clark, both of whom preceded him in death.
   He graduated from Belding Area Schools, and after high school, served as a
volunteer in the Army for two years and was later drafted and served in the Air 
Force for four years during the Korean War.  After his military service, he worked 
for Extruded Metals Corporation and Mueller Brass retiring with more than 35 years of 
service, and was a member of the American Legion.  Fred worked hard, but enjoyed his
spare time in gardening, mushroom hunting and watching Tigers baseball.  He also loved 
to travel and took many  trips to Northern Michigan, Virginia and the Carolina's.  He 
loved to visit with family and friends.
   Fred leaves to cherish his memory his dear children, Fred N. (Janet) Clark of
Belding and Mark Steven (Lisa Peters) Clark of Fenwick; grandchildren, Fred John Clark, 
Matthew Steven Clark, Amber (Allen Flanigan) Carlson, Megan (Chris) Meinke, Brady Badder 
and Nicholas Badder; great grandchildren, Wyatt Clark, Owen Meinke, Mya Meinke and Ava 
Meinke; a sister-in-law, Evelyn; a special friend and companion of many years, 
Virginia Lay; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Renee M. Clark and three brothers, 
Charlie, James and Leonard, and a sister, Ruth.
   Visitation will take place on Friday, Feb. 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at
Verdun Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge St., Belding.  Fred's Funeral Service will take 
place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the funeral home with Pastor William Overton 
officiating.  Burial will take place at Orleans Cemetery in the spring.  Those 
planning an expression of sympathy are welcome to consider a contribution in Fred's
memory to the Alzheimer's Association.  Envelopes will be available at the services or by
contacting the funeral home at (616) 794-1300 or www.verdunfh.com.

Additional Comments:
Ionia Shopper Guide   February 11, 2017  
        CLARK
   Fred M. Clark, 87, of Belding, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. 
Arrangements by Verdun Family Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be made at 
verdunfh.com

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