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Clark Swain Obituary
November 25, 2020
Boise, Idaho - deceased November 25, 2020 Boise, Idaho
Clark Swain passed away in his home at the age of 85.
He grew up in Vernal, Roosevelt and American Fork, Utah. He resided in Boise 44 years. He and his family previously lived in Provo, Utah, Tallahassee, Florida and Bozeman, Montana.
He is married to Eleanor Duffin Swain and they are the parents of five children and sixteen grandchildren. Clark and Eleanor met at Utah State University when she was eighteen and he was nineteen. They were married 63 years.
Clark is survived by wife Eleanor, his brother Keith Swain, sister-in-law Karma and a sister-in-law LaJette Swain, his children, Blake (Linda) Swain, Valerie Steele, Carlyle(Becky) Swain, Joseph Swain, and Jennifer (Mike) Payne. He is survived also by 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Clark was a retired marriage and family professional. He is the author of the book, "Enriching Your Marriage." He graduated from Brigham Young University, Utah with a degree in Marriage, Family and Human Development. He earned his Ph.D. Degree from Florida State University. He was a professor at Montana State University and Boise State University teaching marriage, family and human development. As a professional counselor, Dr. Clark Swain specialized in helping married couples. He was a community and church speaker at many events.
Clark was virtually blind from age twenty-one. He loved to ballroom dance, read talking books, bicycle, and travel with his wife and children.
He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. He served as a missionary in the Toronto Canada Mission and served in various other callings in his church congregations most often as a missionary. Clark had a deep testimony and love of Jesus Christ.
The memorial service has been postponed to summer 2021. To be announced later. Bowman Funeral Parlor
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Deborah Wasden
December 3, 2020
Dear Eleanor, Jen and Mike,
Our whole family sends our love to you as we have talked about and shared great memories of the Swains. What an impact you have all had in our lives! Your love and support through the years has really touched our hearts and we send it back to you especially at this time. What an amazing man and what an incredible life he lived!
Love, John, Deborah, Jake and Catherine Wasden.
December 1, 2020
Eleanor and family...We at Golden Corral are all so blessed to have known Clark. He was absolutely delightful, and just smiled so proudly when talking about all of you, some of which we had the pleasure of meeting. While helping dish Clark's food, he knew exactly how many tomatoes, or olive slices he was "supposed" to have. And when he was finished, he would ask to have us call for "my wife Eleanor" and let her know he was ready...often times waiting outside basking in the sunshine. We pray your memories bring you peace and also in the knowledge you'll all be together again someday. Golden Corral managers and staff
Susan Juvan Furner
November 29, 2020
Eleanor,
Charlene and I extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I can't even begin to imagine the influence for good Clark has had on strengthening families. It is an eternal work. We admire the wonderful example you are as a loving companion. May you feel the Saviors love in great abundance.
Susan and Charlene Juvan
David Deverall
November 29, 2020
Clark was a wonderful, Christ-like man. The world is a better place because he was here.
Jeffrie Caves
November 29, 2020
I appreciate your family bringing into your home. I remember him well and your family. Remarkable man!
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