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Roger Clark Obituary
ROGER T. CLARK
Aug. 17, 1950 - Oct. 17, 2005
Roger Clark of Bakersfield passed away on October 17, 2005 at his home, he was 55 years old.
Roger was born on August 17, 1950 in Brawley. He graduated from Central Union High School and U.C. Bakersfield He met and married Gail Hutchinson in 1973. He worked for Motorola in Bakersfield until retiring in 2004. He enjoyed hiking and gardening. He was active in the group "Friends With Multiple Sclerosis" in Bakersfield. He will be remembered for the encouragement he gave others coping with difficult health problems.
Services will be at Hillcrest Mortuary in Bakersfield on October 24 at 2pm.
Roger is survived by his wife Gail Clark of Bakersfield; parents, Bob and Jeannie Clark, El Centro; sister Ann Bailey Boise, ID; in laws, Lester and Louis Hutchinson, Bakersfield; sister in-law Donna Griggs; nephews, Bryan Riggs, Santa Maria, nephew, Adam Bailey, Boise, ID; cousins Wallace and Fran Dickie; nieces, Erica and Tiffany Bailey.
Family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials in Roger's name be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 766, El Centro, CA 92244.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Clark
Douglas Dickey
October 25, 2005
Gail, I am so sorry about Roger's passing. I always enjoyed seeing you at Thanksgiving and Xmas and Roger was always such a positive and giving person. When I think of him, I can't help but smile and think "what a nice guy". That really sums Roger up for me, "what a nice guy" and someone that I will use as a positive inspiration. I will truly miss him, but I also know that he is in a better place and will lead the way for us and maybe have a nice joke or two upon arrival. God Bless.
Chuck Neukom
October 24, 2005
I knew Roger at work and was greted with warmth and hopitality when I moved to Bakersfield in 1981. He was the spark plug that made the day go by with fun and the joy we shared with Motorola, a great company. I will miss his sprit, e-mailed jokes and phone conversations. I know with certainity that he is in a better place. God bless, Roger.
Tom & Evelyn Clark
October 24, 2005
Bob & Jeanie and Gail,
I did not know Rodger, but I Know he must have been a man with a lot of courage. He lived and fought with a terrible disease. Speaking from experience I know what he went through and what it takes to keep going.
Our Sympathy to all.
Tom & Evelyn
Cathy Dickison LaComb
October 24, 2005
I knew Roger in high school in Imperial Valley. He was a kind and wonderful person. I moved from the Valley after graduating and lost touch with many of my friends including Roger, but I have always kept him and great memories of Roger in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I know that memories of Roger will give you comfort as time goes on.
May God bless and comfort you.
David Lind
October 23, 2005
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I remember him as a cheerful and energetic person. My wife, Beth (Beth Rowe IHS '69), and I enjoyed seeing him at the 30th. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him..." Romans 15:13
Sue Lehmann Hess
October 23, 2005
Gail, we so enjoyed getting to see Roger again after so many years at the 30th CUHS reunion. My sympathies to you as you begin a life without him. May God bless you, Sue Hess
Mike Emerson
October 23, 2005
A great loss to his family and friends. A real nice guy and it was great to see him at the CUHS reuino. God Bless and comfort his family and friends. Mike Emerson, a fellow CUHS classmate, El Centro, CA
Donnie Ward
October 22, 2005
It was just yesterday we were in college together. Roger was room mates with Gary Butcher and we had many late parties in that apartment. Many wonderful memories. I send my sincere condolences and love to his family.
Mark Kubin
October 22, 2005
Roger will be missed,my condolences to his family .
Jeanette Knox
October 22, 2005
I did not know Roger but I was shown pictures and told of Roger only a day after his passing and when we were talking of him we did not know that he had passed. I live in Illinois and was being visited by my cousin and Roger's friend Billy Olson.
The family has my deepest sympathy as I know he was a fine person.
Jeanette Knox, Odin, Il
Billy Olson
October 21, 2005
I will miss Roger so much by so many that he touched on a personal level. He meant a lot to so many people who like himself had Multiple Sclerosis. He was the spiritual leader of the Bakersfield MS Support Group for many years. He helped form and run the Friends of Kern County Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Inc., a nonprofit that benefited so many with MS locally. Roger will be in my heart and mind for the rest of my life.
(Friend, and Fellow MS Patient)
Teresa (Maring) Snider
October 21, 2005
I'm sorry to hear of Roger's passing. We were in the same graduating class at CUHS. He will be missed. God be with his family near and far.
Glynette McTeer
October 21, 2005
I am sorry to hear of Rogers passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Glynette
(sister of LaNell Howell)
Sandy Anderson
October 21, 2005
I only met Roger once--several years ago--but I remember him as one funny guy! He certainly kept us entertained. My prayers to Gail and Roger's family.
Larry Sheridan
October 21, 2005
It was my priviledge to work with Roger from 1984 to 1989 when I was with the City of Bakersfield. He was always cheerful and upbeat, usually with a little twinkle in his eye that made you wonder what he was up to. He was a good guy and will be missed. Our heart-felt sympathy to his family as they go through this most trying of times. May God bless and keep you.
Myra Tiedemann
October 21, 2005
Gail,
I just wanted to let you know I heard about Roger and I'm so sorry. I will try to reach you by phone ... if I can't just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myra
Catherine Garcia
October 21, 2005
Just want to express my heartfelt condolences to Roger's wife Gail and her family. I am thinking of you and praying for you in your time of sorrow. Catherine... co-worker/friend @ DCSS
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