Obituary of David Clark

B I O G R A P H Y CLARK: David Charles "Dave" Clark passed away in the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the age of 73 years. Dave is survived by: his loving wife Norreen; two daughters: Betty and her husband John Lung of Edmonton and their children Kirsten and Evan; Janice and her husband Terry Quiring of Turtleford; one sister Mary and her husband Don Edwards of Edmonton; one sister-in-law Perk Clark; two nieces Donna Bobryk of Edmonton and Phyllis Clark also of Edmonton. Dave was predeceased by his parents and brother Fred Clark and sister Bell Clark. The memorial service for Dave was conducted from the Livelong Community Hall, Livelong, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Dan Gies officiating. A eulogy was given by Jim Doolittle. Hymns sung were "In The Garden," and "Beyond The Sunset," accompanied on the organ by Judy Gies. Interment followed in the Turtleford Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster and Turtleford administered the funeral arrangements. Eulogy as given by Jim Doolittle Dave Clark was born in Turtleford February 3, 1932 and raised near Hartwell half way between Livelong and Turtleford. I remember Hartwell as I have heard Dave mention it on several occasions. It seemed to be of some importance to him so deserves mention here. When I was asked to do this my first thought was I'd rather help carry him. But after some thought I came to realize this is both an honour and a privilege and I thank you for this opportunity. As I sat and thought of what to say I came to realize I really knew very little about Dave but I probably knew as much as anyone outside his immediate family circle for Dave was a private man. Dave was not given to great outpouring of praise or affection and if you got either you knew them to be honest and genuine, if he liked you, you knew it. If he didn't like you, you knew it. When you think of this its not a bad thing. Dave had other interests outside of family and farm. Some were his long standing hobby of coin collecting, another his passion for hunting and an area that he enjoyed considerable success fishing, another sport he liked to pursue along with golf and bowling. In his younger years Dave had a love of softball and a number of us here today helped him form up the Dave Clark Five ball team and many summer weekends were spent at various sports days with Dave doing most of the pitching. I guess all in all to me Dave was honest, fair, direct, a samaritan not a bad group of words to have said honestly about you. Dave we will miss you but not forget. Card of Thanks The family of the late Dave Clark would like to express their thanks and gratitude for all the help and kindness from everyone during his illness and passing. Special thanks to Dr. Mulder, nursing staff and all the staff at Riverside Clinic. To everyone who sent cards, flowers, donations to SK Heart & Stroke Foundation, food and expressions of sympathy. Thanks to LADRA and the ladies for supplying the lunch at the funeral, to Pastor Dan Gies for the lovely service and kind words, to Judy Gies for the music for the service. Special thanks to Dale McCaw and his staff for being so kind and thoughtful all the time. Thank you all so much. Norreen Clark Betty, John, Kirsten, Evan Janice & Terry Donations in memory of Dave may be made to the SK Heart & Stroke Foundation.