Frank Alan Clark

Clark, Frank Alan
died in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Frank was born on October 1, 1949 to Richard and Rachel Clark of Meredosia, IL. He graduated from Meredosia-Chambersberg High School in 1967 where he played on the football team and played drums in the band. Frank attended Western Illinois University in pursuit of an engineering degree, but the government intervened in his education in 1969 when he was sent to serve in Vietnam in the 173rd Airborne Brigade. After leaving the Army in 1971, Frank married Rebecca Coleman and had three children, Jeff, Chris and Nicole. Frank's love for engineering began with the training he received from the Operating Engineers Local 965. This allowed him to pursue his career with John Deere in the Construction and Forestry Division and for the past 30 years he has traveled the world over in this endeavor. He was also a Lay member of the Society of the Divine Savior and a Freemason. In 2003, Frank married Sharon Rasmussen and relocated to Phoenix, AZ. Frank and Sharon ultimately settled in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2006. Survivors include: wife, Sharon Clark of Laveen, AZ; mother Rachel Clark of Meredosia, IL; siblings Ted Clark (Nancy) of Springfield, IL, Lenora Fischer Peoria, IL, twin sister Reba Cloyd (Monty) New Berlin, IL; children Jeff Clark (Heather) of Smyrna, GA, Chris Clark of Davenport, IA, Nicole Rod (Michael) Littleton, CO; stepson Wesley Rasmussen of Phoenix, AZ; and grandchildren Braden Clark and Molly Rod. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ. Following the Mass, a reception will be held at the home of John & Charlotte Riedel, SDS. All are welcome to attend. The entombment will be on July 21, 2010 at 10 AM at the Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Frank Clark, SDS Memorial Fund c/o Fr. Thomas Tureman SDS 4033 Bacopa Place Lexington, KY 40509-9045 Donations will assist the needy in the Salvatorian Mission of Tanzania. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences by visiting the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com