Clark, Douglas E. ATTN: SCHOOL DISTRICT #11 age 56, of Brooklyn Center. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Clark. He is a member of the Twin Cities Gospel Choir, a former Blaine Girls Soccer Coach and former teacher at Blaine High School. He is survived by his son, Patrick Clark of Lino Lakes (mother, Paula Handberg); daughter, McKenzie Clark of Roseville (mother, Marcia Brucciani Horvath); mother, Ruth Clark and 3 sisters, Anne, Mary and Karen and their families. Visitation Sunday, 4-8 PM, at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center and at church 1 hour prior to funeral. Memorial services Monday, 11 AM, at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 60th & Brooklyn Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Douglas E. Clark Memorial Fund. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To the Clark Family and Friends,
I only heard about Doug's passing today(Tuesday), and was very upset that I missed his memorial service. I got to know Doug when we taught together at Northdale back in the late 70's and we had kept in touch over the years as he coached soccer and I coached tennis at Anoka. He was dedicated to his teaching and his sport and I'll miss him.
Ken Peterson
November 21, 2006 | Coon Rapids, MN
To the entire family,
Many people have spoken about Mr Clark as the soccer coach, my story is different. I was a student of Mr Clark's and enjoyed every minute in
his class. Mr Clark , as I will always refer to him, was the only
teacher who made school engaging, he was the only teacher who cared
enough to help students be successful. I stayed in school because of Mr Clark.
I saw him a few times after I graduated and even though he said I could call him Doug, to me, it was...
LeAnne Mfalingundi
November 21, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
Doug,
The currents of grief that I feel from learning of your passing are themselves surpassed by the deeper gratitude I have toward you for all that you have given to me through coaching, soccer, and friendship.
I have seen your legacy: the children of your former players themselves now playing. This comes from the seeds that you planted in over 20 years of coaching.
How much I wanted you to coach my kids!
My heart-felt condolences to your family.
Greg Brunko
November 19, 2006 | Blaine
Pat and family,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know that you are in my prayers.
With love,
Jason Handberg
Jason Handberg
November 19, 2006 | Des Moines, IA
Dear Family of Doug. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our family will keep you and Doug in our thoughts and prayers. Doug was the first soccer coach I met when I moved here to Minnesota and he was also my wife's high school coach. He will be missed greatly.
The Arrowsmith Family
Berry Arrowsmith
November 19, 2006 | Ham Lake, MN
Dear Family of Doug,
We are so sorry for your loss, and will keep you and Doug in our prayers. We last saw Doug in August, when he came all the way out to Cottage Grove to help us celebrate 25 years of coaching girls soccer. He was a very special person, and we will miss him greatly. May he eternally rest in the arms of God.
Greg & Julie Juba
November 19, 2006 | Cottage Grove, MN
Doug was a wonderful man and someone that cared for his friends and family deeply. To say that Doug loved soccer it such an understatement! Doug will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and Paula as well as with all of the his other loved ones.
Sincerely,
Nichole, Kelley, TJ & Kylie Scott
Nichole Scott (Baumbach)
November 19, 2006 | Coon Rapids, MN
Doug: We will miss your voice and sharing our faith with you. As we move forward, we will carry your memory with us when we sing. You brought joy to our lives and we will not forget you. Peace to you and your family always.
the "Sopranos"
November 19, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
Patrick and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly by all. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We are always here for you.
With our love and deepest sympathy~
Kevin & Lisa Rademacher
Kevin and Lisa Rademacher
November 19, 2006 | Elk River, MN
