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Ann Clark Obituary

Ann G. Clark Ann G. Clark, 62, passed away peacefully at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN on the morning of May 10th 2014. She was born July 30th 1951 in Cheyenne, WY, the daughter of DW and Mary Ann Guschewsky. Ann attended the University of Wyoming, earned a degree in Microbiology and went to work for the VA hospital in Tucson, AZ at a cancer research lab. Moving to Lawrence, KS in 1976 Ann worked at Kansas University's immunology research lab while earning her MBA degree, then went to work for IBM in Topeka, KS in 1981. She started as a Systems Engineer and in 1988 was promoted to Systems Engineer Manager in Memphis, TN; she held several other positions in resource management until her happy retirement in 2004. Ann is preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend Cal, who she joined in marriage on April 4th 1986. Together Cal & Ann enjoyed playing host to dozens of family and friends at the famous CalAnndra Inn. Ann leaves behind 2 sisters, Karen Crowder and Norma Dalton; 3 children, Chris Lawrence (Kim) of Columbia, MO, Debbie Trahoon (Floyd) of Topeka, KS and Michael Clark (Renee) of Topeka, KS as well as 3 grandchildren, Nicole Morton (Cory) of Belton, MO, Tanner Lawrence of Columbia, MO and Gavin Clark of Charleston, SC. Ann's passions were her late husband Cal and her family. She also loved cooking, gardening, traveling and needlepoint. Ann will be missed dearly. Memorial services are pending. Donations may be made to St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital in Memphis. Ann G. Clark

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on May 18, 2014.

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Melinda L.

May 21, 2014

Debbie & Mike, I remember your dad as being one of the coolest guys to be around & just be myself. You both have inherited that same wonderful trait. I love you both & keeping your family in my prayers keeps me close to you both. Sincerely, Melinda, Jarod, & Hope.

Melinda L.

May 21, 2014

Being friends with Debbie & Mike all these years, meant knowing how close the bonds of family are for their lives. Always impressed with how vacations/holidays were arranged for those out-of-town visits with family. I will have all of you in my prayers for strength & endurance. Most Sincerely, Melinda, Jarod, & Hope.

Ken and Barb

May 19, 2014

A special lady and we were lucky to have had her in our lives. Truly, may she and Cal go with God.

Susan Mutin

May 18, 2014

Ann was a dear friend. We laughed together and cried together many times. I will miss her greatly. My prayers and sympathy go to all her family members.

Alice Derfler

May 18, 2014

Ann was a very sweet person and she will be missed. I love her for how she loved my brother Calvin.

Cass Clark

May 18, 2014

Ann, I will miss you so much. You were the sweetest person. My brother Cal loved you so much. Good bye sis.

Susan

May 18, 2014

Fine woman, great SE, and she will certainly be missed. Prayers for her family and friends on this great loss.

May 18, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the family. May remembering Ann always bring you comfort. God is a refuge and strength - Psalms

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