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William CLARK Obituary
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CLARK, MD, William Michael 56, of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully February 19, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton, succumbing to complications from pneumonia after a long and debilitating battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Clark is survived by his wife, Eileen O'Connell Clark, son Patrick William (Los Angeles) and daughter Erin Maureen (Chicago), Mother, Julia Mary Clark of Dayton, sisters Catherine Ellen (Cay) Dietz of Beavercreek and Nora Gene Clark Neilson (Ron) of Raleigh, NC, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dr. Clark is the only surviving son of the late Eugene William Clark of Dayton. As a native of Dayton, Dr. Clark attended the E.G. Shaw Elementary School, St. Luke's Middle School, and Carroll High School, where he graduated as salutatorian in 1974. He attended the University of Dayton on an academic scholarship where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry in 1978 before attending Wright State Medical School. He completed his residency at Akron General Hospital before practicing as an Emergency Room Physician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his honor at the Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Ave, in Centerville on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.westrbrockfuneralhome .com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (www.myotonic.org/donate) or 1259 El Camino Real, Ste. 150, Menlo Park, CA 94025. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Dayton, who guided him in his final journey. Like his father before him, those in the next generation(s) were the light of his life: his son, his daughter, his nieces and nephews all brought smiles to his face. Nothing made him happier than being with family - celebrating Holidays, Christenings, First Communions, Birthdays, Graduations, Weddings, and Anniversaries - or just watching with the pure joy the innocence of a three year old great niece sliding down his automatic recliner. May God bless his strong, brave, and loving soul. He faced a challenging illness with amazing courage and grace. May he be at peace at last in God's home. He will be missed.
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Stevie Wallace
February 28, 2013
Eileen, I'm sad to hear about your loss. I can't imagine. Praying for you and your kids, for comfort & peace.
Stevie Wallace (Stephanie Gramann)
Sheila Adams
February 26, 2013
Eileen, I am so sorry to read of your loss. I remember Bill when you two were first dating. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sheila Houser Adams
Marina Henn
February 25, 2013
Dear Eileen...I don't know if you remember me or not,but we went to Alter together..and I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy and love to you and your family at this very sad time. Was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you...Love, Marina Freeman Henn
February 25, 2013
bill and i met at ud and became friends studying together.he was a good friend ,a good teacher esp.chem.,,and he was a great human being i'll miss you,god bless you and your family bill... robert m cook,m.d.
Daniel O'Connell
February 24, 2013
God bless you, Uncle Bill.
Susie
February 24, 2013
Bill gave love and compassion to all he met. I am blest to have called him friend. Thanks for the memories.
Always Susie
Sharon Janning Kirchner
February 24, 2013
Eileen, I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I remember when you met and fell in love while we were working at St. E's together. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
Pam Lance
February 24, 2013
I worked with Bill at GSH for many years and I enjoyed working with him. He was an awesome Dr.
February 23, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I have many good memories working with him at Good Samaritan. My prayes to all the family. Cathy Coffman
Charla Eitel
February 23, 2013
I was also one of the people who had the good fortune to work with Dr. Clark. He was a blessing to many patients, co-workers and friends. Thank you Dr. Clark for the priveledge of knowing you. Your humor, kindness and professionalism are still fond memories I and many others have of you.
Annalisa Keene
February 23, 2013
I have worked in the ER at Good Sam for the last several years and have heard Bill's name mentioned often and always fondly for his dedication to his patients and his compassion for his fellow man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending strength and comfort to your family as they prepare to say their final goodbyes.
Marie (Mariscalco) Boyle
February 23, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bill's death. Thinking of him always made me smile. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Monahan
February 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
The Monahans
Kathy Baron Snyder
February 22, 2013
so sorry to hear about his passing. I just found out about his illness recently and will always remember him as one of the good guys at Carroll.
Helen Wyskiver
February 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. I went to high school with him and was a really caring man and had such a great smile. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
February 22, 2013
To Bill's Family,
It was my greatest pleasure to know and work with Bill in the Emergency Dept. all of his years there. There were a lot of great times. Please know that my thoughts an prayers are with you. Respectfully, Jane Petkus
Barb Thacker
February 21, 2013
My sympathies to you. Tom's smile will live for ever in our hearts. Tom was my classmate.
Linda Marshall
February 21, 2013
To the family of Dr. Clark,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Clark's death. He was my son's attending physician in Good Sam's emergency room on a couple of occasions. This must have been in 2000. Both my children were diagnosed with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy in August 1999 at the ages of 28 and 31 after a long search for the source of their challenges. Dr. Clark revealed to my son that he, too, had this disease. When my son told me, I was eager to talk with him to see if his experience might help my children in some way. He was kind enough to call me on a couple of occasions. I didn't know his name. And then this evening I just happened to read of his death in the paper and realized that he is the doctor who talked with me. My son died in a house fire in May of 2008. My daughter is now 41 and struggles every day with this disease. I, too, am a member of The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation. When I read of Dr. Clark's death in the paper, I just wanted to reach out to his family and let you know that he touched our life, of my gratitude for his willingness and kindness in talking with me, and of my sorrow at his loss. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead and bless you with many joyful memories.
Jeff Graham
February 21, 2013
Eileen and family,
I was so blessed to have Bill as a friend. His speech at the graduation of the calss of 74 was classic. He got me into that little flat on Zehler next to campus. He was the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
February 21, 2013
Eileen, Patrick, and Erin - my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will be here for you Eileen for whatever you need. Carolyn and Phil
Nina Deam
February 21, 2013
Dear Eileen and Family: I also worked with Bill at GSH ER. I will always remember the lesson he taught me about accepting what cannot be changed. He and Pepsi will always remain in my heart.
Kathy Vangel
February 21, 2013
Cay, Praying for you and your family as you face this great loss.
Beth Verdoorn
February 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He fought this disease so courageously and was such an inspiration. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
February 21, 2013
Dear Eileen, Patrick, and Erin,
God bless each of you. Eternal peace for Bill.
love and prayers,
Laura, Barth and family
Cheryl Keggan
February 21, 2013
Dear Cay,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers and condolences to you and all of your family.
Jan Sheen
February 21, 2013
I brought communion to your mother when she was at 10 Wilmington Place. She spoke so highly of you. My deepest sympathy to you and the family and please tell Julia I miss seeing her.
Joe, Deb,Adam and Ashley Westendorf
February 21, 2013
Eileen,Pat and Erin,
We were so sorry to hear about Bill. Bill was a wonderful and caring person that will be sadly missed. We always enjoyed seeing and talking to him at the kids games.
Our prayers are with you.
Linda Caupp
February 21, 2013
I worked with Dr. Clark at GSH Emergency for years. We had so many good times and memories. I am shocked about his death even though I knew he was ill. He was a great person. Prayers to you Eileen and your family.
Dawn Hutcheson
February 21, 2013
In your grief and loss, please know that Sam and I are here for you. We are praying for you and honoring the memory of Dr. William Clark in our thoughts.
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