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Clark A. York

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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YORK -- Clark A. (Chaunce), of Maramec, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2005 in Hangzhou, China at the age of 64. He is survived by: his loving wife of 41 years, Gloria; his 2 sons, 1 daughter and their spouses, Clark and Paula York of Alaska, Todd and Tina of Verdigris, and Debbie and Kevin of...

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Remembering the happiness you brought to my Mother and missing those days. Will see you again. Luv, luv

Dad,
I don't know where to start, there seems to be much between us that was left unsaid. For the first 36 years of my life I had thought of so many things I wanted to ask you. Once we met I just wanted to be around you, to be able to watch you, to listen to your voice, to get to know you and to be reminded that you really were my dad. Growing up I had imagined you to be so many different things- a farmer in a pair of overalls; a banker; someone with a trade that not very many...

Chaunce,
I wasn't in the family very long before you left us here on Earth. I believe I am a better person on this earth because of the friendship and understanding ways I learned from you(mostly that I can change my world). Thank you. Hopefully I'll see you later
Kevin
P.S. I'll try for the rest of my life to make your daughter the happiest I can and provide for her the best I can.

Clark was the youngest of eight children, born 5 years before I left home. I was around him quite alot before I had my first child. I remember when my pregnancy began to show, Clark pointed at my stomach and said, "I don't like you like that!"

Clark married a wonderful girl named Gloria and together they were a perfect and loving couple. I have never met a couple anywhere who loved each other so intensely and showed it every day. Gloria truly is my "Sister". His job sent them...

Chaunce,

I am still in such disbelief. Your presence was always bigger than life and not just your size. My memories are still so vivid. A couple of favorites are when I out shot both you and Clarkie, the time we got stuck in the snow in Lander, Wyoming, watching you comb Carson’s hair after her bath, tangles and all, and how you taught Mason how to ride his bicycle. I will even miss those early morning wake up calls because you could have really gotten me good while we are in...

Chaunce

I can’t believe it’s been a year, and not a day goes by without thoughts of you entering my mind. Jacob speaks of you so often and recently Madi has started acknowledging “Grandpa being in heaven with Jesus” and then pointing to the sky. In such a very short time of Jacob’s life you made such a positive impression on him, he loves going out to the farm and his favorite place is being in the barn tinkering around with all your gadgets and playing with your “stuff”. I do...

I knew Chanunce for several years and found him to be a very good friend. I have many fond memories that I will always cherrish. Just a few that are memorable; Like the time he flew me to Olathe, Ks in Steve's little plane. He gave some lessons on the way up there, but on the way back, I looked over and his eyes were closed. I said, hey bud, wake up. He said, no problem, I taught you how to fly. uh uh. Then there was the time Judy and I went with Gloria and Chaunce to clean up the yard at...

Dad,

I too am at a loss for words to describe what impact you made in my life. First and foremost I want to thank you for your guidance which came in many forms, some of which I disliked (hair pulling) but I have carried on the tradition with my kids, sorry Jacob and Madi your grandpa started the hair pulling.

Jacob talks of you so often and LOVED spending time on the farm with you, riding the tractor, four-wheeler and just hanging out in the barn!! You would get...

Clark and Paula's children, Carson and Mason