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David Clinger Obituary

David "Lee" Clinger 1941 ~ 2009 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at home of natural causes April 14, 2009.Born August 29, 1941 in Rexburg, Idaho, to Eva LaVern Lucas and Albert William Clinger. He overcame a physical disability to earn three degrees and worked nearly 25 years for Sperry Univac/Unisys as a Senior Electrical Engineer. He was a Hamm Radio Operator (K7CVB). Lee has a love of his family, Heavenly Father and for life that was unconditional. We know that we will be together again. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lorie; children: David (Julie), Matt (Kara), Megan (Nate) and Johnathan; grandchildren: Dayna, Lauren, Kevin, Taylor, Kelsey, Signe, Max and Zander; brothers, John "Jay" and Garth. Funeral services will be held Monday, 12 noon, at the Mountain Shadows 1st Ward, 7925 South 2700 West. A viewing will be held Sunday, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Monday at the church, 11 - 11:45 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 19, 2009.

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Sherilyn

April 20, 2009

Dear Lori,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We have admiration for your years of devotion to Lee. Job well done. We are grateful to have taken part in his health care over the years.

Dr.Douville and Sherilyn

Sam Martinez

April 20, 2009

Sorry to hear about your loss Lori. Like others I just found out that your husband had passed away. My blessings & thoughts are with you and yours.

April 20, 2009

Dear Lorie and kids,

At this time of Lee's passing we send our love a greetings and prayers. May God bless and comfort you at this time, and give you hope for a glorious reunion in the future. Love John & Ann Rasmussen and family

April 19, 2009

Dear Lorie,
My love to you and family. You have given so much of yourself for Lee and your family. I have always admired you. Lee is now free from all handicaps and physical hardship that he has endured for so long. My love to you, Megan and all.
Love,
Myrna Chadwick

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