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Mr. Christian Jonathan Clark
1971 - 2010
Mr. Christian Jonathan Clark
1971 - 2010
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Christian Clark Obituary
Christian completed a Bachelor of Science in elementary education in December of 1992 from the King's College in Briarcliff Manor, New York.
He taught at the following schools: Lakeland Christian School in Dover, New Jersey from December 1992 - August 1993; The Universal American School and The American International School in Kuwait City, Kuwait, from 1993-1995; La Peninsula Head Start in Bronx, New York from 1995-1997; Anglo-American School of Moscow in Moscow, Russia, from 1997-2004; and Nishimachi International School in Tokyo, Japan, from 2004-2010. He had recently taken a job at Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt School in Lima, Peru. Children, families, colleagues, administrators and friends enthusiastically expressed how Christian had positively impacted their lives. He accomplished more in his short life than most in a long career.
Christian is the son of Fred and Judy Clark of New Jersey. He is survived by his parents and three brothers, Jason, Joshua and Jeremiah. Other surviving relatives include his grandmother, Nola Clark, aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece and nephew.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Christian Clark to World Impact, Inc, 275 Sussex Avenue, Newark, New Jersey.
Interment will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Washington.
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Joshua Clark
January 25, 2011
Thank you everyone for your words on my brother.
Alexandra DePriest
October 2, 2010
Christian, where are you?? You are always going to be in my heart and my mind but that will never be enough for me. I miss you so much. You still make me laugh hysterically and uncontrollably. And giggle. I still can not believe you are gone. The impression on my existence that you left will always be there...and that is what still makes me smile when I am sad.
Roxana Trabulsi
September 4, 2010
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of Christian. He was the type of person that was so pure he stayed with you forever. You only had to meet him once and he would remain in your heart forever. Christian was my son's kindergarten teacher in Tokyo. After a tumultuous move mid year, Max went to school and fell in love with Christian. He motivated and taught this precious five year old so many things. Max is eight now and still talks about Mr. Clark and how amazing he was.
I always had a special affinity for Christian and was devastated when we moved away and knew that my daughter would not get that same amazing experience.
Christian was so personable and so wonderful - it just breaks my heart.
To know you was to love you Christian.
Bradley Nuckolls
September 3, 2010
I wish I could express in words how much I love you Christian. We always said we would be friends forever. I just wish your forever could have been longer. You really were such a giving and caring friend and you helped me look at life in a more positive light. You will always be in my thoughts and that brings me some comfort.
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Alexandra DePriest
September 2, 2010
I never thought I would only be left with memories of Christian. Even though I did not see him every day or speak to him every week, I knew he was there. I knew there would be more vacations together, more holidays to celebrate together, more laughs and happy times together. Christian loved life and lived it to the fullest. His infectious smile, his wit and humor knew no bounds. Christian was the funniest, kindest, sweetest person I have ever known (and he had great taste in music). His perspective on the world around him was magical and he gave a little bit of that magic to everyone he knew. My life was not the same after I met Christian and my life will not be the same without him but because of him my life was filled with a little bit of magic.
My dear beloved friend, I will always love you.
Nicole Demos
September 1, 2010
Dearest Christian,
You always greeted me with a smile and warm heart even on the coldest of Moscow days. You are in the arms of the angels and this brings me some comfort. You will be missed , loved and remembered. Thank you for touching my life. Rest in Peace
Stephanie Zarikow
September 1, 2010
I fondly remember Christian's chicks hatching during the still cold spring days on our playground at AAS in Moscow. Christian - always smiling, always full of life, always full of love for his kids. You are missed.
TAMMY HAYANO
August 31, 2010
The following poem was written by Stephen Skelton (NIS drama teacher), and with permission, was shared at Christian's funeral service.
To see his world from children's eyes
And heaven in the flower of his heart
To hold such innocence in the palm of your hand
Is rare
Because such souls as Christian are born to delight
Mary Jane Ligon
August 30, 2010
I expected to have Christian in my life forever. I missed meeting him for the first time in Moscow when I visited Sarah but later he came for a few weeks to Dallas and stayed with us. He loved Pickapeppa sauce that he literally put on everything. I bought him a half dozen bottles of the stuff to take back to Russia,... but I always think of him when I see this in my kitchen cabinet. He was to come again in the summer for a visit, and later we all met in Istanbul, and he was here in Dallas for Christmas this year. He was full of funny ideas and his view on everything was so silly, I always thought it was perfect that he taught 5 and 6 year olds. I'm 70 years old and yet he made me think like a 6 year old again, making up stories about people we would see on the street, or long, drawn out futurama's with ridiculous story lines, that we would add more stuff to every day. Mr. Funtastic. I shall always love him. Sarah Torbey's mom, Mary Jane.
Gary Kellenberger
August 30, 2010
Christian,
I cannot thank you enough for all you did for Koa and Kia. Under your guidance, they learned so much. I truly enjoyed your friendly nature and plentiful smiles. We will remember you always.
Tammy Hayano
August 30, 2010
You were the first person I looked for at NIS, since we had a mutual friend/colleague. Joan had worked with you in Moscow, and I had worked with her in Thailand. What a small ex-pat world. Out of everyone at NIS, I think I ran into you the most in the Juban. It was always fun chatting with you. You were sweet and made me laugh.
Debbie McDowell
August 29, 2010
Words cannot express the loss of Christian. We worked together in Moscow and reconnected in the last two years in Bangkok and Japan. How he thrilled in making others laugh! He was a dear friend whom I will miss forever. My heart is broken over his passing. Yet, I still smile, even giggle when I recall our events! My dear Christian, you will be missed, but always celebrated!
Joe Bonaparte, III
August 28, 2010
Christian and I were the best of friends for 11 years. I will surely miss him, yet never forget what we have shared. Christian gave life to my everyday days. Love and miss him. Joe N. Bonaparte, III
Johanna Schooley
August 28, 2010
Christian was a very special person to both my daughter Lulu and I while we lived in Tokyo. He was the first person I met after we both landed in the country. We proceeded to spend the next few hours together laughing and getting to know each other. He remained one of my closest friends throughout my time in Tokyo.
While living in Tokyo I adopted my daughter Lulu from China (I believe her picture is a part of his slide show). When I returned to Tokyo with Lulu Christian insisted that he meet me at the airport, which is an hour and half away, so he could help me transport her to her new home. He proceeded to carry her all the way. My daughter is now six but he was such a special person in her life during the year we spent in Tokyo together. He would offer to babysit or just come over and play with her so I could have a break. He loved her so much.
Christian was a special man who had the ability to make everyone laugh and feel special. He will truly be missed by the thousands of lives that he touched.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Johanna Schooley (a friend from Tokyo) (Shanghai, China)
Tatiana Lopukhin
August 28, 2010
Christian was an amazing person whose wry sense of humor and incredible energy commanded attention. I had the pleasure of working with him in Moscow and have always been amazed at his incredible talent as a teacher. He always knew each child on such a deep personal level and through his relaxed teaching style made sure each one reached his/her potential. I learned about techno music from Christian and always enjoyed hearing about his DJ successes! It is hard to believe that he is gone.
Naoko Myoga
August 28, 2010
Christian always called me "Gorgeous!" "Honey bunny!"and "Miss Sunshine!". How many people calls you that way when you are not young young anymore??? I can hear Christian would say " Hey Gorgeous! Don't say you are aged! You only got matured! " Thanks you sweet, You always treat me like a princess and make me feel so happy. Thank you so much to The Clark Family! Your Christian was a fantastic person. Rest in peace, Christian.Miss you so much. (Naoko Myoga former colleague in Tokyo)
Tim Brooks
August 28, 2010
Oh lad..It's a funny old world. We both were in Kuwait although I didn't know you there. I met you in Moscow and then we were both in Japan, I end up in South America and so did you! You would have had a blast in Rio. I am sad I didn't meet up with you in Argentina, I just figured ahhh see you some other time in Peru or Brazil, such is life.
Tim Brooks:
Better start planning some time over here Dude...You will love it...especially Rio !!
J. Christian Clark:
I can't wait. I'll be forty the year I move to Lima, new decade, new life. You turn around the same as me right? We should throw a HUGE party for ourselves. Different music in different rooms. Mine all "boom boom tsss" You, "da dda daa da (that's supposed to mimic an electric guitar."
That last line sums up our friendship..So different in many ways, especially when it came to music!
He was a good friend to so many people.
August 28, 2010
Christian was always very upbeat and positive. There was never a dull moment with him. He enjoyed life and made everyone around him smile. I remember how much fun it was talking to him about his classroom pet - goldfish. Christian will be forever in our hearts, we miss him very much.
Vera Burdick, Anglo-American School of Moscow
Veronica De Vries
August 27, 2010
Christian and I worked together in Moscow. He was a great teacher and a caring colleague! He helped me out and shared all his ideas (I still have some of his letters to parents :) We liked sitting next to each other during team meetings, we had a lot of fun. Peace be with you Christian.
Mio Ogino Wagemann
August 27, 2010
I miss you very much, Christian. It was wonderful working together side by side the last two year. Now I remember those days that we had so much fun. You helped me discover the skills that I never thought I had. Thank you, Christian. I'll never forget about the days we shared. (former colleague in Tokyo)
Darren Hoeg (former colleague in Japan)
August 27, 2010
I heard of Christian's passing with shock and a heavy heart. I share in your sadness and sense of loss. Not only has this been the loss of a friend, but a reminder of the tenuous gift of life, to enjoy every minute of it, and take nothing for granted.
I remember Christian's special exhuberance for life, his passion for things that mattered, a unique energy, and sarcastic sense of humour which provided levity during stressful times. Although I hadn't seen him since I left Japan, I realized after hearing about this tragedy how much a part of my foundation of friends he was. I suppose that this is part of the life of an expat; friends all over the globe, many of which we haven't seen since leaving our previous posts, but still hold dear in our hearts. I'll miss him.
I wish I could be there with you to honour the memory of Christian, but this is another unfortunate aspect of the life of an expat. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Terry Christian
August 26, 2010
Rest in Peace Christian - it was an honor to know and work with you.
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