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Earl Boyce Clark
Feb. 24, 1927- June 26, 2013

Earl Boyce Clark, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 24, 1927 to Al and Ruth Clark.
His brother, Boyd, and sister, Beverly, predeceased him.
The Clark family moved to Seattle in August 1927. He attended several Seattle grade schools, as well as Briscoe School located in the Kent Valley. A graduate of O'Dea High School, he also attended Seattle College (now Seattle University).
From 1945 to 1948 he served in the United States Marine Corps – he was recalled to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. While serving with the 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, he was wounded and twice received the Purple Heart, along with the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars.
Boyce was proud of his service to Country and Corps. After his discharge in 1951 he was employed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and devoted the next 27 years working on behalf of the Developmentally Disabled at Fircrest School in Seattle.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlotte, of Edmonds; sons, Michael (Barbara) and Dennis of
Edmonds; daughter, Diane of Edmonds; and proud grandfather to grandsons, Taylor Michael Boyce Clark of Phoenix, Arizona and
Spencer Patrick Clark of
Edmonds; and granddaughters, Eilea Noelle Angus and Daydra Jane Angus of Edmonds.
He was very active in a number of Marine Corps and Veterans related activities. These included the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Life Member of the 1st Marine Division Association; Military Order of the Purple Heart; and the Disabled American Veterans.
Boyce lived the motto of the United States Marine Corps – Semper Fidelis – he was "Always Faithful."
Final committal with Military Honors were held on Friday, July 5, 2013, at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA.
A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Boyce's name to the Semper Fi Fund,
www.semperfifund.org

Published by The Herald (Everett) on Jul. 14, 2013.
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I am so sadden to hear of the passing of Uncle Boyce! My love and thoughts are with you, Chaz and family!

Amy (Clark) Vanney

August 8, 2013

I am so grateful for his service for our country.
Thank-you Boyce
Barbie Lumbert

July 31, 2013

To Boyce's Family, So very sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts, and prayers.
Chuck, Barbie Lumbert

July 31, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Boyce's passing. I worked at Claire's Restaurant and he was one of my favorite customers! Egg toast with raspberry jam. :) Always a pleasure to visit with. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

cindy taron

July 26, 2013

soo very sorry for the loss of your beloved dad i know he will be terribly missed our thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss!!!

margo driscoll

July 24, 2013

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

George Hilbish

July 21, 2013

No words can express our feelings as you go through one of life's truly sad times. The stories your dad enjoyed...
Sheila and Randy Anderson

July 17, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Boyce on the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Golf Tournament. He also helped find the right VA contacts to assist a relative in E. Wash. with PTSD.

Super Marine.

S/F, Don Bergman (Col USMC Ret)

July 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathies are with you during your time of sorrow.

The Geraghty Family

July 15, 2013

Boyce was a Marine through and through
always looking out for and caring for his fellow Marines.
Semper Fi Boyce as you guard Heaven's
Scenes.
Fred & Jackie Lillian Kirkland, Wa.

July 14, 2013

Boyce was a great patriot, Marine and friend. We shall not see the likes of him again. Rest well in peace. Your life made a difference. Don Larson

Donald Larson

July 14, 2013

We are so sorry for you loss... our thoughts & prayers go out to you.

John,Sherry & Jocelynn Stecher

July 14, 2013

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