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Clark Wang Obituary
Durham
Clark Wang, M.D., 49, of Durham, died Tuesday, March 29 in Seattle, following complications from stem-cell transplant. Known around the Triangle as an accomplished cellist, harmonicist, accordionist, folk dancer, environmentalist, Renaissance man, and beloved friend to so many in all walks of life.
Clark will crown his life with his ardent wish--a green burial, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest on Sunday April 3, 12 Noon. Visitation will be Friday, 10AM to 10PM, and Saturday 10AM to 10PM at the home.
Clark graduated magna cum laude from Duke University in 1984, with Honors from Duke Medical School in 1988, and completed his residency in psychiatry at Duke Hospital in 1992. He worked as a psychiatrist at Dorothea Dix Hospital and elsewhere before his illness. He was Associate Principal Cellist for the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra, Principal and Solo Cellist with Long Leaf Opera Company, and Principal Cellist for the Durham Savoy Opera Orchestra. He was a volunteer for Duke Hospice, Survivor's Day at Duke, and Cornucopia House of Chapel Hill and performed at many local retirement communities.
Clark is survived by his partner, Jane Ezzard of Durham; his parents, James and Lydia Wang of Ann Arbor, Michigan, brother Albert Wang of Chicago; brother Bruce Wang of New York City; brother and sister-in-law Daniel Wang and Darcy Lewis-Wang of Chicago; niece Ona Wang and nephews James, Adam and Kevin Wang; and caregiver Eleanor Loomis of Wisconsin, as well as countless friends.
Donations may be made in Clark's honor to the Eno River Association, 4404 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27712 or online at: www.enoriver.org
Condolences may be posted at: www.rfhr.com
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April 4, 2011
I will look for photos...but most likely they will be a blur...as Clark was always in motion. My favorite memory of him was when he and Jane came to my house for one of the music parties. There was so much going on, he wanted to be with and play for and dance with everyone..just so supersonic. He finally decided that he would bring his Cello up to my back deck and play a solo performance for a few of us. I think of him now as the music that came from his cello..not repeatable, not recorded, but none-the-less a joyful part of me. I am grateful that his enthusiasm touched with me in my time here as a guest to this planet. Much love to all family and friends. I will look for the blurry photos.
Cindy Jones-Chapel Hill
April 4, 2011
Rest in Peace, ,my friend. Truly, you fought the good fight.
Caroline Bell
April 3, 2011
To the Family. No one is ever totally prepared for the death of a loved one. At times when you are alone pour out your feelings to God who promises to comfort our hearts - 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 "Moreover, may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and work." May you have peace.
Louis Mullinger
April 2, 2011
You will be much missed
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