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Maurice Clark Obituary
St. George —Maurice (Mese) P. Clark, Jr. age 85 went to meet Heavenly Father on February 17, 2017, he passed peacefully surrounded by his family.
Born October 25, 1931 in Havre, MT to Maurice and Ann F. O'Neil Clark. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1949. Attended the College of Great Falls studying Accounting and joined the Montana Air National Guard, he was activated to the US Air Force from 1951-52, he was stationed in Georgia, Wyoming and California. He married Patricia G. Myers on January 26, 1952 at St. Ann's Cathedral in Great Falls, MT. While attending college Mese worked for Pat's father T.F. Myers Oil Company. He was hired graduation night by his college professor, Ward Junkermier, as a CPA. In 1958, Bill Artz and Mese established the firm Artz & Clark which became Artz, Clark and Stevens in 1965. This firm merged again and became Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens PC in 1974. He later went into private practice and continued as a CPA, Financial Planner and a Qualified Intermediary for Section 1031 real estate tax exchanges. Mese was active in many professional and civic positions including State President of the Montana Society of CPAs, Great Falls Chapter of CPAs, Cascade County Estate Planning Council, Optimist Club Of Great Falls, Rainbow Toastmaster, and on the board of many task forces and community endevours.
Mese is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pat, 6 children Mark (Tammy) Clark, St. George, UT, Dennis (Debbie) Clark, Spokane, WA, KC (Kathi) Clark, Helena, MT, Kevin (Paula) Clark, Great Falls, MT, Mary Kelli (Ken) Taylor, Longmont, CO and Trudi (John) Cochrane, Boise, ID, his sister Cecelia (Charles) Kimble, of McLean, VA, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Steven J. Clark and daughter-in-law Susan Falk Clark in 2013.
Mese skied for over 60+ years and enjoyed golf, travel and his family and friends. Mese and Pat enjoyed many years of retirement in St. George, UT.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, UT on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM.
Mese will be buried in Great Falls.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Clark
June 17, 2017
Pat & Family --
So sorry about your loss. I have so many fond memories of the good times Bruno and I had at CPA functions when you and Mece were part of the group. Really did enjoy our friendship through the years. My sincere condolences to all of you.
With love and prayers,
Bonnie
Peggy O'Neil
April 11, 2017
I wasn't able to spend much time in the company of Mese, due to geography and age difference. But will never forget him and the light he brought to every room and occasion. Everyone loved being around him, with his quick smile, wit, and humor. Certainly one of this worlds wonderful people. I am sad, so sad that time rolls on and has taken such a unique soul. No doubt that he is in our Lords' arms. Eternity will be good to Mese and a better place for everyone there! I am Peggy O'Neil, daughter of John and Margaret O'Neil from Havre, MT.
Sharon DiPasquale
April 2, 2017
Mese was one of my dad's (Danny O'Neill) favorite nephews. They both had the same personality . I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor. MY condolences to you Pat,so many years of memories. And also to each of your children and grandchildren. At this time I am planning on attending his memorial in June. Looking forward to celebrating Mese life. May God be with each of you as you grieve your loss. SHaron (O'Neill) DiPasquale
Martin O'Neil
April 1, 2017
Mece was a special person in my life. We had a great friendship and business relationship as well. I enjoyed every minute of our time together. I know in his case God truly was welcoming him home.
Martin and Judy
March 8, 2017
I am grateful to have known Uncle Mese in my childhood. He was an inspiration to me. I am grateful he did not suffer and now he is free in the love of Christ.
Many blessings and prayers for the family,
In Christ,
Sister Marie Paul Lockerd
aka: Cindy Lockerd
February 21, 2017
A wonderful mentor and friend....much cared for and about.
Jeanette Snodgrass
Connie Robinson
February 21, 2017
Clark Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure of knowing Meece when he was on the Providence treatment center board. He was a kind man with a quick smile.
Connie Clark Robinson
Terry Driscoll
February 21, 2017
Kevin,
I am sorry for your loss.
Tom Theisen
February 20, 2017
Mark, sorry to hear about your dad. Many fond memories with the Clark family
February 20, 2017
Sorry to hear of his passing. My father started his career at jccs in the 80s and got to know maurice. Maurice knew someone who was retiring, and, through that person's referrals, my dad started his private practice.
Arlene Kato
February 20, 2017
Pat, My Sympathies to you and your family....cherish the good memories...
Jim O'Neil
February 19, 2017
Pat, & Family, I was really surprised to hear about Mece. You are in my prayers and plan on offering a Mass for him and you. He enjoyed his life, awesome partner in you Pat and a family he was proud of. Golfing, skiing, and enjoying great friends who could ask for more? The good Lord graced him well. Peace.
Your cousin,
Fr. Jim O'Neil
Jane O'Neil Dorsha
February 19, 2017
Pat and children, Mece was so good to Greg and me. We used to talk on the phone about family and investments. Our prayers are with you.
Cousin Jane, husband Greg Dorsha and cousin Father Jim O'Neil
Tammy Clark
February 19, 2017
I love you Mese (Dad). You were an amazing father-in-law. You will be greatly missed. Love Tammy
Mary Beth (Artz) Andrews
February 19, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. I offered my Mass and Communion this morning for him. I kept envisioning my dad's smile welcoming him!
February 19, 2017
Kevin,
I was sorry to learn of your Father's passing. He was a great man and a true friend.
Duane Voeller
Mesa, AZ
Nancy Jameson
February 19, 2017
Life doesn't seem fair sometimes and this is one of those moments. Your father was one of the good guys. Our deepest condolences and we pray God pours His sweet amazing grace upon your entire family.
Love, Nancy (Titus) and Michael Jameson
Doug Mann
February 19, 2017
As a very long time member of the Optimist Club of Great Falls, Mese always had his hand up to help out whenever he could. If you were an incoming President of the club, Mese was there to share his years of experience, suggestions, help, and enthusiasm... whatever you might need. He was one of the very best examples of a true Optimist!
Thanks Mese!
Bruce Hall
February 19, 2017
From a former member of the Optimist Club of Great Falls, I'm sad to say good-bye to this good guy.
Bill and Geri DiRocco
February 19, 2017
Sorry for your loss. He was a friend to my family. He will be in our prayers
Megan Newland
February 18, 2017
It was an honor and a privilege to care for Mece. He will be greatly missed on our hall. Much love, Megan Newland
Patricia Wilson
February 18, 2017
Kevin, please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of your father.
(Pat Wilson, formerly of
Heritage Bank)
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