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Dean Clark Obituary

Dean Harry Clark, age 75 years, passed away on February 24th, 2022. Dean was born on January 18th, 1947 in Bar Harbor, Maine, and was a long-time resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He enlisted in the US Navy on Pearl Harbor Day in 1965. After more than eight years in the Navy working as a computer specialist, he returned to work for the Navy as a civilian contractor until retirement. Dean was an avid golfer and enjoyed many summer trips to Maine with family and friends.

Dean is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Faith Clark; son, Jason Clark and daughter-in-law, Sherri; son, Ryan Clark and daughter-in-law Tory; grandchildren, Ashley Krug and husband Mason, Joshua Clark, and Ian Clark; two great-grandchildren, Sterling and Daphne Krug; sisters, Connie Spear, Janet Cropley and Karen Young; brothers Keith Clark, Mark Clark and Kirk Clark; brother-in-law Dwight Woodward, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Reginald S. Clark and Dorothy B. Clark; brothers Hal Clark and Richard Clark; brothers-in-law John Young, Stanley Woodward, Jim Spear, and Ronald Cropley. Arrangements will be private. Donations in memory of Dean may be made to Kempsville Rescue Squad, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 20, 2022.

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Bob Conway, friend from Bow Creek

March 20, 2022

Everybody I knew at Bow Creek who knew Dean had a great deal of respect for him. He was a great guy, amazing golfer and friend. We all will miss him. I played the last two rounds with him and watched him hit a wedge shot for a birdie. He was excited about that shot. RIP Brother!

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