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Douglas Leroy Clark

1945 - 2019

Douglas Leroy Clark obituary, 1945-2019, Great Falls, MT

BORN

1945

DIED

2019

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Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory

1307 Central Avenue

Great Falls, Montana

Douglas Clark Obituary

Douglas Leroy Clark

Great Falls - Douglas Leroy Clark, 74, Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held this Thursday, May 16th at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 751 N. Marias Ave, Shelby, MT.

Born February 17, 1945 in Shelby, MT to Toney D. and Edna M. Adams Clark, Doug graduated from Toole County High School and attended Bellevue Community College in Washington. He joined the military, serving in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, completing Corpsman School in Quantico, Virginia and served 13 straight months on the front lines during the Vietnam War.

Doug married Gail Haugland in Fort Benton, MT in 1969. He worked the family farm prior to his service, returning as a disabled veteran, but found work at Eddy's Bakery. He was a member of the VFW and Sons of Norway. He was a religious man and enjoyed remodeling and dog training.

Survivors include his loving wife, Gail; son, Lee Clark of Independence, KY; sisters, Nancy Clark of Great Falls and Lois Migneault of Shelby; brothers, Richard Clark, David Clark and George Clark all of Shelby and Jerry Clark of North Carolina; six grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Heather Clark, Angela Clark and Kathleen Clark.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com

Published by Great Falls Tribune on May 15, 2019.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

May 16, 2019

condolences to the Clark family and friends

Larry clouser

May 16, 2019

Rest in Peace

Nancy Sullivan

May 16, 2019

Our condolences to the clark family for their loss, we always enjoyed when doug and Gail would come and visit. Rip our dear friend. We're happy to have gotten to spend time with Doug's son Lee while he was in town in this grievous time, and wish him safe travels as he returns to his family in kentucky. Our sincerest sympathy, Erich, Lu, and cindy

Luann Myre

May 16, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need. - Psalm 56:8

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May 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Clark family. May God comfort and strengthen you at this difficult time. - Psalms 94:19

D. M.

May 13, 2019

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751 N. Marias Ave,, Shelby, MT

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