Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Clark, Richard E. March 11, 2003
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, date unknown
Richard E. Clark, 66, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Ionia, passed away 
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born 
April 16, 1936 in Ionia.  He married Darlene (Ward) Clark from Saranac in 
1953.  Dick worked for the Ionia County Road Commission before moving out of 
state and becoming a boilermaker, a trade at which he earned the respect of 
his colleagues and he excelled.

He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn (Clark) Jacobs; wife Darlene, 
and their infant son Danny.

Dick married Ruth Waldon in 1992 in Nevada where they made their home.  There 
the beautiful wide-open space and the wondrous mountain terrain he so loved 
surrounded him.  He was in awe of the old west and its way.  His daily trips 
into the mountains would reward him with their beauty, his find of Indian 
artifacts, wild horses and his Higher Power.  While being a very private man, 
Dick allowed himself the company of only a few select close friends.  He was 
an opinionated man who stood strong in his beliefs.  While being a supportive 
father he encouraged his children in their endeavors and was extremely proud 
of the fact that his son Ron was a member of the United States Air Force.  His 
grandchildren were the light of his life.

Surviving Richard is his wife Ruth Clark, daughters Toni and Jackie and 
grandchildren Breeanna and Justin, all of Nevada; daughter Brenda Curtis of 
Ionia; son and daughter-in-law Ron and Kim Clark of Florida, grandchildren, 
Melissa and Eric Curtis of Ionia, and Kayla Clark of Florida; sisters Jenny 
(Bruce) Jacobs of Carson City, Linda (Doug) Robatham of Beulah, Carol Clark 
and Patty Thornberg of Indiana, Toni (Roger) Smith of Connecticut, Patti 
(Steve) Barber of Carson City; and many aunts, nieces and nephews.

May the “Great Spirit” hold him in his gentle loving arms and whisper “Peace” 
to those who are left behind.

Cremation has taken place.  Memorial services for Dick will be 1 p.m. Friday, 
March 21 at Shiloh Community Church all purpose building with Pastor Kendall 
Harger officiating.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest a memorial 
contribution to a charity of your choice.



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