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LESLIE CLARK Obituary

Leslie H. Clark, 82, Rockford, died at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 30, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Jack and Nelly Lindsay Reid. Graduated from West High School, attended Northern Illinois University and received her b achelor's degree from Governor's State University; married Lawrence G. Clark, DVM, on July 27, 1953, in Rockford. He predeceased her on Oct. 7, 2008. She retired from a long teaching career in Florida, having also taught in Nicaragua and Crete, IL. She had a loving tolerance of children, was proud of her profession and always considered it a privilege to be a mentor to many children. She was a member of the Rockledge Presbyterian Church in Rockledge, FL, where she had also been a Sunday School teacher. She belonged to a painting group in Florida and was active in Habitat For Humanity. Along with her husband, and because of her love of animals, she was actively involved with the Christian Veterinarian Mission in Nicaragua. Leslie was a woman with a joyful spirit who was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her daughters, Lisa (Mark) Florczak and Wanda (Kevin) Myers; sons, James (Debbie) Clark and William (Lisbeth) Clark; grandchildren, Brian, Lindsay (Justin), Laura Jane, Kelsey, Mark, Lauren, Reid, Elena and Paul; great-grandchild, Gracie Jane; daughter-in-law, Linda Clark; and cousin, Scottie (Jack) Lichtenheld. Also predeceased by her parents; son, John Clark; and brother, William Reid. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Johns Chapel at Wesley Willows Retirement Center with Rev. Bruce Main officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorial visitation beginning at 10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesley Willows Good Samaritan Fund. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel , 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Express condolences and share memories at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 5, 2012.
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I miss you terribly mother.. I loved you so much. You were my best friend and a great parent. I am what I am because of you...

William Clark

October 22, 2012

I only met Leslie after she was widowed but very much enjoyed her kind, thoughtful, witty, caring personality. She was a lovely person and I am better off for having known her. My sympathy to her family. She left the world a kinder place.

Judi Farrell-Booth

October 5, 2012

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Leslie Clark.We know the sting losing a loved one can bring.May the God who gives peace be with all of you in the days ahead.He will comfort and strengthen you.

Bankston

October 5, 2012

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