Isaac Edgar Clark

ISAAC EDGAR CLARK, fourth generation Schulenburger, son of Harvey and Ruby Clark, passed away May 28, 2007, at age 87. I.E. graduated from Schulenburg High School and the University of Texas, Austin, with highest honors. He attained Bachelor's and Master's degrees and was Phi Beta Kappa and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. I.E. returned to Schulenburg with his bride and moved to his family's Bermuda Valley Farm, which bears a Texas historical marker as the site of one of the earliest horse racing tracks in Texas. As a Schulenburg High School faculty member for 34 years, I.E. gained recognition in journalism and drama. His UIL one-act plays advanced to state competition 15 times, an unbeaten record. Requests from other teachers for I.E.'s cuttings of the classics for UIL competition resulted in his starting a family play-publishing business in 1956--still active as I.E.Clark Publications. I.E. helped found Backstage, Inc., a fine arts council covering five counties. He directed most of its plays for 25 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the local Masonic Lodge where he, his father and grandfather were all Worshipful Masters. Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Lila Rhea Norwood Clark; daughters, Candace Clark and Robin Clark Hudnall; and son-in-law Clayton Hudnall. Grandchildren are Elizabeth Worthington Palacios and husband Martin, Emily Worthington, and Caroline and Clark Hudnall. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM, June 9, at First United Methodist Church, Schulenburg. His ashes will be scattered under the live oak trees on the banks of the Navidad River on his beloved farm. Memorials may be made to DePelchin Children's Center, 4950 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77007 or Salvation Army, 1500 Austin, Houston, 77002.