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Elford Clark Obituary
Born in Olympia, WA March 5, 1924 passed peacefully at home on February 27, 2011 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Juanita (Van Mechelen) Clark and their 3 children. Richard M. Clark Sr. and his wife Nancy of Olympia, WA, Norman B. Clark and his wife Jenny of Olympia and Linda M. Slifer and her husband Mike of Sitka, Alaska. Also 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Al was a WWII Veteran serving as a B-24 Ball Turret Gunner completing 50 missions, returning to Olympia afterwards to marry Juanita on May 17, 1947. From then on raising a family here in Olympia as well as having their own business, Al Clark Locksmith. Life was always full of adventures. Traveling, hunting, fishing and various other outdoor activities with family and friends. Al was a life member of VFW Post #318.
A memorial will be held at VFW Post #318, 2902 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98506 at 1:00 p.m. Sunday March 6, 2011.
At the family request donations can be made to Cancer Aide and Research via VFW Post #318, 2902 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98506.
AS HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, UNCLE AND FRIEND HIS LIGHT IN OUR LIVES WILL BE CHERISHED AND MISSED.
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Karin Richardson
March 9, 2011
Dear Juanita and Family,
Seeing Al's picture in the paper brought many happy memories of the "Bottle Club" and picnics at my folk's (Sandy and Virginia Sandstrom) bay place. Al and Juanita, a very special couple that always stood out in the crowd. Al will make an excellent Angel. God Bless you and yours.
March 8, 2011
Dear Juanita and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Al's passing and wish I could have made it to his memorial service. Even though I was young when we were neighbors I have good memories of those times. How wonderful that you had so many years together.I hope you will find comfort from those memories in the days ahead.
Love, Cathy(Up Hill Clark) Nichols
Ken Layton
March 4, 2011
I did not know Mr. Clark personally, but I remember using many keys that were stamped, "Al Clark". I remember many Olympia School District keys also being stamped with Al Clark's name.
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