TRAVERSE CITY — Clark H. Benedict, 81, a retired accountant of Traverse City, died Monday evening, July 23, 2007, at Munson Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Feb. 12, 1926, in Beulah, he was the son of the late Frank and Ethel (Stafford) Benedict. On Oct. 25, 1947, in Frankfort, he married the former June E. Straubel.
An honorably discharged veteran, Clark proudly served his country with the United States Navy during World War II.
Clark was employed by Max's Service as their accountant for 40 years, retiring in 1988.
He was a long time parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church.
Clark was a life member of the Traverse City Elks Club #323. He formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Traverse City Exchange Club, where he was a long time member. His interests in sports made him a natural for membership in the Trojan Booster Club.
An avid golfer, Clark was very proud to have had a hole-in-one at the age of 75, while on vacation in the south.
As a carpenters son, Clark enjoyed working with his hands and tools, completing various projects around his house.
His compassion for others, coupled with his outgoing personality made him a fun person to be around. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his extended family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving and caring family; wife, June E. Benedict of Traverse City; four sons, Mark (Bernice) Benedict of Warren, Kenton (Colleen) Benedict of Kingsley, Timothy (Mary) Benedict of Traverse City and John (Nicole) Benedict of Okemos; 10 grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; and one brother, Harvey (Donna) Benedict of Battle Creek.
Clark was preceded in death by two sisters, Lolita Veenstra and Bette Campbell; and a brother, Warren Benedict.
Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Friday, July 27, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., where a scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 11 a.m., with additional visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Wayne Dziekan will serve as the celebrant. Following cremation, burial will take place at a later date.
In remembrance of Clark, memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or to the Father Fred Foundation.
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
