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Von Clark Obituary
Von was born April 2, 1948, in Rigby to Wallace "Pat" Clark and Verla Browning Clark. He was raised in Annis and Idaho Falls, then moved to Rexburg in the seventh grade, graduating from Madison High School. After attending Ricks College he served a mission to the Great Lakes from 1967 to 1969. He graduated from the Utah State Barber College in Salt Lake City and worked as a barber in Rexburg until recently.
On July 11, 1969, he married Carla Dawn Smith, his ninth-grade sweetheart, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Von purchased his grandfather Clark's farm in Lyman, where he raised cattle and kids. He worked for the State of Idaho as a potato inspector and a potato buyer for High Country Potato in Rexburg. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he served as bishop of the Lyman 1st Ward, was in the stake presidency when the Rexburg South Stake was created and served as a temple worker in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. He also served on Madison County Planning and Zoning.
Von's boys and grandkids were his pride and joy. He enjoyed coaching and watching them in sports. He loved spending time at his cabin and in the outdoors riding four-wheelers and trail riding with all who were willing. He also enjoyed taking car rides with his friends from high school.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Clark, of Rexburg; three sons, Shawn Clark (Melissa), of Rexburg; Ryan Clark (Tracy), of Rigby; and Jamie Clark (Tiffanie), of Rexburg; a sister Jan Siepert (Brett), of Rexburg; a brother, Archie Clark (Nedra), of Idaho Falls; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an older sister Colleen Mortensen.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at the Lyman 1st Ward LDS Church, at 1952 W. 6000 S. in Rexburg, Idaho. The family will visit with friends at the Lyman 1st Ward LDS Church Tuesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Sutton Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Von Clark
Mary Ann Siepert
February 17, 2016
Jan and Brett:
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers, for strength and comforting from the Lord.I know he will be by your side through this time.
Love you
Mary Ann
Steve Hall
February 16, 2016
I attended high school and played football with Ryan. No wonder he is such a great guy. The tribute to his dad explains it all.
Kent Young
February 16, 2016
Carla and family, I was so sorry to hear of Von's passing. Von was a great guy and when we worked together, I knew he would continue to be good. I worked for Pat at Rogers Brothers and I was friends with Colleen. What has happened to that family? May Good BLESS and be with all of you.
February 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We send our love and heart felt sympathy to all who loved him so dearly. He will be greatly misses:) Lynn & Karen Griggs
Andy Beesley
February 15, 2016
Carla and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time and always. It is an honor to have the opportunity to know and love Von and the rest of the family.
Tyson and Andy Beesley Family
February 15, 2016
Dear Carla, Shawn, Ryan, and Jamie and family. Your family is an inspiration to us all and an example of what we should all try to achieve. Von was the most honorable man i ever new.I will treasure my friendship with him and your family forever. Our deepest sympathy. David @Nancy Stevens
February 14, 2016
We are sorry Carla. Everyone agrees that Von was a saint, and so are you; you were a perfect couple for 53 years. We are sorry we won't make the funeral but pray for you and will come visit.
Byron and JoAnne Webster
Tracy Lynn Robison Hymas
February 13, 2016
Dear Carla and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Von. He was such a sweet and kind man. We enjoyed the time we got to spend with you in Lyman. I wish we could have spent more cousin time together! I love you and you are in my prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family.
TaMara Armstrong
February 13, 2016
Carla, shawn, ryan, Jaime, and family, ... I am so sorry, for your loss,.. and I am sure that it will be a beautiful service, ...
Miriam Andersen Pope
February 13, 2016
I was so sad to hear of Von's passing. He was such a kind man who always wore a smile on his face and had kindness on his lips. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Kevin & Jennifer Lee
February 13, 2016
Ryan sorry for your families loss. Our prayers are with you guys.
Ferron Sonderegger
February 13, 2016
Carla, we are so sorry to hear about Von's passing. We enjoyed getting to know both of you at the temple. He was very dedicated and such a good man. We are sorry to miss the services as we are in Brazil serving a mission. May God be with you.
Sincerely,
Ferron and Paula Sonderegger
February 13, 2016
I was very sad to hear of Von's passing. He is a man of God, and has always been a powerful priesthood example to me. My family will keep your family in our prayers. With our deepest sympathies and love,
Daniel and Jennifer Claunch
February 13, 2016
Von was a kind, gentle good man and I was saddened to hear of his passing. He truly was one of the good ones. Blessings to the family.
Craig Carter
February 13, 2016
Carla, so very sorry to hear about Von, our heart and thoughts are with you. you have our Love and prayers.
Bill And Linda Wells
Paul & Kathy Cox
February 13, 2016
Dear Carla and family,
Bishop Clark was always so kind to our family. We enjoyed visiting him as home teachers, as well as all the opportunities he gave Paul in church service. We felt like he really listened to us, without judgement. What a good man. Thanks for being our friends. We will miss him and want you to know we love and support you.
Sincerely with love,
Paul & Kathy Cox family
February 13, 2016
Carla and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We have always admired you and Von and loved your family. May God bless you and your family with peace and comfort.
Blaine and Rita Ricks
February 12, 2016
We are so sorry to hear this Carla. Our prayers are with you. Blair and Delpha Clay
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