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John Clark Obituary
He was born on January 30, 1956 in Vallejo, California, to Forrest and Dee Clark. John graduated from Foothill High School in 1974, went to Bakersfield College where he played football and then in 1976 he received an athletic scholarship to Fresno State College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
John was a coach and taught for 30 years. He was the assistant coach at Madera High School from 1978 to 1980, came to Hanford High School in 1981 as an assistant coach, and then became the head coach at Hanford High School and served from 1983 to 1990. Then he became the head coach at Monache High School in Porterville for 2 years, then the head coach at Corcoran High School from 1993 to 1999, coming back to Hanford High School in 2000 until 2006. He was the most winning football coach in Hanford High School history.
John's favorite quote was: "Hopes and dreams and the possibilities of it all."
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Patricia Clark; one son John; two daughters, Erin and Erica; his father, Forrest Clark; two brothers, Bill Clark and his wife Marsha, and Johnny H. Clark; one sister, Peggy Howell and husband Mark; one grandson, Kason John Meeks; and his in-laws, Joe and Edna Berbereia; Joe Berbereia Jr. and wife Stacy, Kathy and Clay Crippen, Debbie and Rick McCormick, and numerous nephews and nieces. His mother, Dee Clark, preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Grangeville Cemetery in Armona followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 p.m. in the Commercial Building at the Kings Fairgrounds, 810 S. 10th Ave.
Remembrances may be made to the Quarterback Club, 120 E. Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230.
Arrangements are under the direction of People's Funeral Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Clark
Ron Rogers
January 3, 2007
Patty and Johnny and forgive me I forgot daughters name. I am sorry for the loss of John he always treated me and my family with respect and kindness I will miss him. You are in my prayers and Johnny Honor your father and Love your MOM always because you only get one mom. Love you Guys Ron Rogers and family.
Maria Avila
December 9, 2006
Coach Clark was my Strength & Conditioning coach for quite a while, and I saw him as not only my teacher but a great friend. He will be greatly missed at HHS. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the Clark Family. And, for Coach Clark; "Thanks for being simple,fun,and inspiring. We love you and we miss you."
Ron Rogers
December 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cici Lee
December 7, 2006
Patty and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about John! Brian and I really enjoyed getting to know you both last year at Fresno City and Jason enjoyed playing with John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian, Cici and Jason Lee
Becky Cardoza (Barros)
December 7, 2006
Patty, Erica, Erin, & Johnny.
Sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man and it is a great loss for this community. I have and will continue to pray for you and your family.
Dane Cook
December 7, 2006
I played for John at Madera High in the early 1980's, and later began my coaching career working for him at Hanford High School. He was a great person, and a great friend. He had a big heart and genuinely cared for kids. I'm very thankful that I got to know John Clark, he had a tremendous influence on my life. My heart goes out to Patty and all of John's family, you're in my prayers.
Tricia (Stone) Zenone
December 7, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of Coach Clark's passing. I had the opportunity to babysit the Clark children during my high school years when Coach Clark was the head coach at Hanford High School (1988-1990). What a treat that was! Blessed memories.
Brett Kennedy
December 7, 2006
Dear Clark Family,
I played for Coach Clark in 88' and 89'. He taught me alot about football and teamwork. Ten years later, we were reacquainted and we became friends. I coached youth football in Hanford and John was always willing to give coaching tips and advice. He has been a positive influence on so many other youngsters and we are all blessed to have known him. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be missed.
O J & Diane Smith
December 7, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Madeline Hill
December 7, 2006
To Patty & Children. We send our deepest regrets for your loss, it was a shock. He was a fair man in treating all his kids he coached in football, what I remember most, my son Chad Fagundes since his freshman year wanted to play football so bad, but was a little on the heavy side, but good'ol John told him work hard at it Chad, so every year he would, an he practiced and practiced and lost weight. He played almost every game except when he received a cuncussion in his senior year. But that did'nt stop Chad. He was very proud to wear the # 66 uniform and play center for HHS His Parents Danny & Madeline Hill
C. L.
December 6, 2006
God needs angels with hearts full of kindness and love. He whipered it's time and lifted you to heaven above.
You're now at Gods side saved by his grace. You feel no more pain only our fathers sweet embrace.
God blessed us with your compassion and love throughout the years,
Reflection on our memories lets us smile through the tears.
You will never be forgotten, teacher, coach and friend,
You'll be a hero in our eyes till the very end.
WE MISS YOU COACH CLARK!!!!!
PS.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those touched by this great loss
Harry Flores
December 6, 2006
Dear Clark Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I played for Coach Clark during 1985 and 1986 seasons graduating in 1986. He was a great Coach and someone I always admired. He will be greatly missed.
December 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori and Ben King
December 6, 2006
Patty,
Our greatest stength comes from within the memories we all share and cherish - the power of friends and family is unmeasureable. I love you and miss you my friend and don't forget the YaYa's are always there for you - even if they are on the other side of the world. I want so much to give you a big hug right now. I can recall the times spent around John were always fun ones. His laugh alone would put a smile on my face instantly - he truely loved life and people. We will miss him deeply but his spirit will live and remain strong in our hearts forever. Take care girlfriend - you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lori
Dan Davidian
December 6, 2006
I had the honor of working with Coach Clark this summer. He taught Independent Study and I was in charge of running the program. I also coached as one of his Freshman coaches in 2000. Coach Clark was a true inspiration to me as an educator and I am thankful for the time I was able to spend conversing with him. My heart goes out to his family and those who new him well. I am saddened to hear of his passing and I know that he is in a much better place. Coach, I look forward to meeting you in heaven some day.
Dan Davidian
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