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Tommy Clark Obituary
Tommy Clark, May 9, 1975, born as Orval Thomas Clark, 36, of Oroville, passed away September 15, 2011.
Tommy was our miracle baby. He had a life threatening entry into this world, yet he defied all odds with his survival. He was a part of the deaf community, where he had many friends. Tommy loved the Oakland Raiders, enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors and tinkering on cars. He had a great sense of humor - always pulling practical jokes. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Tommy was a kind man with a very big heart. He will be missed deeply by all.
Tommy is survived by his 2 children, Raymond and Kurstin; his mother, Barbara; his father, Micky; two brothers, Owen (Shelly), Willy (Esther); four sisters, Jenny, June (JD), Marcie and Melanie (Mark); five step-brothers, Kenny, Dale, David, Mark and Kevin, and one step-sister. He also leaves behind two uncles; five aunts; 49 cousins; 28 nieces and nephews, and nine great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-dad, (Ken); his step-brother, Keith; his grandma, and four uncles.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life immediately following at the Lot Home on Montgomery St.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Clark
Sheri Conn
September 26, 2011
I will always remember him as the greatest uncle EVER! He always made me laugh - even when he made me SO mad! I can still hear him say popppacorn & pronouncing the k in i know and knife. i loved when he used to live me - we had so much fun, ridng bikes, fishing, playing hide & seek... As an adult, I still got so excited when i rolled into oroville (from seattle)to his smiling face! He would always squeeeeze me so tight and pick me up & kiss my neck. He loved that I was teaching my daughter sign language. I will always love him and miss him and hold him tight in my heart. It's been over a week & i'm still in shock! Thanks to everyone for their kind words and memories, our family appreciates it.
sheila valentine
September 26, 2011
tommy i love you and im going to miss you very much you have been a big part of me and my family not only was you my boyfriend but my best friend i'm going to miss you like crazzy.you will be in my in my heart for ever.
Edward Mcmillen
September 23, 2011
hey tommy ths is ur bro edward you will be very missed in my heart we went from elementary school to high school and into adult life but what i remember the most is when we were on the little league baseball. thats when we played as the oroville tigers. man i gonna miss u coming over and picking on david and getting us too laugh like crazy. im going to teach david sign languange in ur favor buddy ill miss you tommy have fun up there buddy
David Healy
September 23, 2011
Tommy, i had barely known u and we were starting to become good friends. I was even starting to learn sign language just so that i could talk to u better. Now that u are in heaven now i am still going to learn sign language cause u are a part of me now. Me amy, ed, breana,and hazel will miss u deeply. And this saying is for u win lose or tie raider nation tell i die. And i know that since u are up there u are still a die hard raider fan and always will be we will all miss u....
Joyce Hopper
September 23, 2011
tommy, i barely met u a couple yrs ago when u were there for me when my mom passed and i cant believe now im saying goodbye toyou too...this sucks...tell my mom ilove her and you guys behave...love...joyce hopper
Dana Bautista
September 23, 2011
Tommy...u will always hold a special place in my heart...as well as my daughters...she cries for you and says she misses her uncle tommy and that uncle tommy she loves you....u will always be that goofball to me...the one who never let me stay mad...i love you and am sooooo sad that god called you up way way way too soon...behave up there...i love and miss you...love always...dana marie bautista
APRIL TAYLOR
September 22, 2011
I REMEBER TOMMY MOSTLY WHEN HE WAS LITTLE, HE WAS SUCH A CUTE LITTLE GUY, AND WHAT A PERSONALITY! EVERYTIME SINCE, WHEN I WOULD RUN INTO HIM, HE WAS ALWAYS SO HAPPY AND WOULD TELL ME HOW THINGS WERE GOING, AND WOULD ALWAYS ASK HOW MY FAMILY WAS. HE REALLY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
Tiffany Runge
September 22, 2011
I will miss the big hugs I got everytime I would see him :(
Angel Finley
September 22, 2011
Tommy clark, i have great memiores about you. I'm glad met yu through ur best friend Beto. I am sure beto will really miss yu n love you as bro. I will always remeber about yu n I have great time w yu n joke. U always help me n keep me happy n etc. Love yu as bro. RIP Tommy
Sean Frederickson
September 22, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy will be missed by all of us! I met Tommy at Richvale Elementary School back in 1985. I have also been in one of his classes in Chico Jr High and Chico High School as well. Tommy is a good guy but I know he loved to pull pranks and jokes a lot. He truly give us a lot of sense of humor with lots of laughter that I will truly never forget about him. Tommy has inspired all of us and convince all of us too. Thank you for your wonderful memories when we were as kids Tommy. You'll be missed and thank you for being as your friend! I WIll miss you. Many thanks for a wonderful memories as we grew up into adult life. It's a Truly a blessing and God Bless Tommy!
Marlene Joyce
September 22, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with his family in this time of loss. I know Tommy about 15 years. He always had a good heart. He had a great sense of humor. I will never forget him!
Desiree Ray
September 22, 2011
I am sorry to hear about your lost he was a good friend
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