Jerome S. Clark

Jerome S. Clark

AGE: 78 • Cathedral City, CA

Former Plainfield resident, Jerome S. Clark, recently of Cathedral City, CA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2011. He was 78. Jerry worked his entire career for TWA - nearly 40 years - working both in Reservations and at TWA's headquarters in New York City. In his primary role coordinating international charters, he flew with such prestigious customers as President Ronald Reagan; helped arrange the press charters accompanying President Richard Nixon's historic 1972 trip to China; and organized several papal charters bringing Pope John Paul II to and around the United States. He traveled to countries around the world, experiencing various cultures, festivals and events. Jerry retired from TWA in 1992, and subsequently logged hundreds of volunteer hours at Muhlenberg Medical Center. He moved to California in 1999 after his long-term partner, Christian Larew, passed away. They were both active in Grace Episcopal Church.

Jerry's family is from Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, where he will be buried with his parents in Craftsbury. He grew up in Binghamton, NY and Bridgeport, CT, and graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL in 1952 with majors in theatre and English. He held a Life Master Certificate from the American Contact Bridge League, and played bridge weekly. He also enjoyed the theatre and films. He will be best remembered for his ever-present smile.