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LaMar F. Clark

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Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center - South Jordan

1007 W South Jordan Parkway

South Jordan, Utah

LaMar Clark Obituary

Lamar F. Clark 1933 ~ 2006 On November 5th, 2006, our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, LaMar F. Clark returned to his Heavenly Father at the age of 72. LaMar was born to Nora Davis and Ernest Thomas Clark on December 1st, 1933, in Cedar City, Utah. As a youth LaMar excelled in sports. At Cedar City High School, he was an All-State Basketball guard, an American Junior League Baseball player, and in 1951 he won All-State recognition as a football player. LaMar received many athletic scholarship offers, and chose to attend The College of Southern Utah where he played as an All-American Football Player in the position of Fullback. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. LaMar began a distinguished boxing career in 1957 for which he acquired two world records: 44 consecutive knockouts, and six knockouts in one night. His final bout was in 1961 with Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). He married the love of his life, Brenda Huntsman on July 30th, 1960, in New Harmony, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Saint George Temple on March 23, 1963. LaMar and Brenda have lived in West Jordan for the last 46 years where they raised their three daughters. LaMar retired from Kennecott Copper in 1984. As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaMar served in many callings including Young Men's leader, Sunday School president, stake missionary, and most importantly, valued Home Teacher. He is survived by his wife Brenda Huntsman, daughters Nicole Clark-Romano, Cherese Jones, and Theresa Clark, his sons-in-law Tony Romano and Brent Jones, and grandson Dillen LaMar Clark, his "little pal", and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Nora and Ernest, his sister Colleen, and his brothers Boyd and Tom. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at the River Oaks 1st Ward, 8825 South 1095 West. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment West Jordan City Cemetery Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for LaMar Clark

28 Entries

Mariam Jackson

November 14, 2006

Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in your sorrow.

Helen Buchanan

November 13, 2006

Brenda, I can't believe it. I saw you on Saturday, November 4th and we visited (as we do when I come to Sears and am fortunate enough to see you). And then, I learn about LaMar after the fact. I'm sorry and was stunned to hear the news. I don't like not being in the same ward as I sometimes don't get news until after the fact, plus I'm never one to read (I don't even take) a newspaper. Anyways, I know his health hasn't been the best, but nonetheless, I want you to know how sorry I am and feel privileged to have known LarMar. I didn't realize what an athete he was. I work up here at the University of Utah Football Dept., and have such a respect for these young athletes. I love sports and obviously LaMar did too. You might have or just put up with it. Anyways, Brenda, I'm sorry and if there's anything I can do for you, please let me know....

Dee & Sharon Anderson

November 13, 2006

Brenda, I am sorry for your loss. Sharon and I were out of town and did not know until this past Sunday. Lamar was a favorite with our family. I have his picture with Ali in my office. Thank you for being our friends over the years and welcoming us to the area. Our prayers are with your family at this time.
Love- Dee & Sharon Anderson and family.

Brent Wightman

November 13, 2006

To Brenda and family, I am sorry for your loss, but know Lamar is in a better place. Brenda and Lamar made me and my young family feel very welcome in West Jordan many years ago. Lamar was out of my life for many years, but reappeared after a personal tradgedy. He called my every week for a few months and we had many great conversations. I am honored that he was an important part of my life. God Bless the Clark family. Brent Wightman

Larry Doyle

November 13, 2006

Dear Clark family, We just learned of LaMar's passing. Larry loved working with LaMar and has wonderful stories about him. His great example to Larry was really appreciated. I hope you and your family are well he will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.

Larry Doyle and Family

Kenyon Clark

November 11, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies. LaMar was a great influence on most all of Southern Utah's youth. He was many young athletes hero during the 60's. He showed us that a small town boy could compete with anyone. He will always be on my list a one of the greatest. He had the spirit of a champion. Know that his legacy will live on through those that he had such and influence on. May God bless you

Tricia (Pugh) Peterson

November 11, 2006

Brenda, Nicole, Cherese, and Teresa. I am so sad to here of your loss. I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to know your amazing dad and husband. He was a great comfort to me when working at the video store up the street. He use to come and check up on me and make sure I was o.k. I will always remember him and I am honored to be able to call him friend.

Kelly Davis

November 10, 2006

We wish we could have known him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kelly and John Davis

Jean Tilley

November 10, 2006

Dear Brenda & Family;
I send my deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am so happy I got to meet LaMar and I know that he had a very special influence in the life of my son in law Steve, may God be with you and hold your hand during this trying time.
Jean Tilley, Las Vegas, Nevada

Joye Crosby Carlson

November 9, 2006

Brenda, it was so nice to run into you once in awhile, to have that glimpse of memories hit me both of school and then that I knew someone of notarity in LaMar. Take care and just keep the memories that you have created.
Joye and Kent Carlson

Linda Hunt

November 9, 2006

Brenda, Sorry for your loss. I'm sorry that I'm not able to be there. Remember that Lamar will be with you always in your heart and memories. If there is anything that you and your family need please let me know.
Love, Linda Hunt (Clark)

Janessa Turner

November 9, 2006

Clark Family,
our deepist sympothies and prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow and pain, god bless you all.
love Janessa and Brian

Jeri Merlette

November 9, 2006

Brenda, I was so sorry to hear about Lamar. I know you will miss him greatly. Please take care of yourself.

Les & Jannette Gardner

November 9, 2006

Brenda, Nicole, Cherese, and Theresa;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so blessed to know and love your family.

Clayton Memmott

November 9, 2006

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of LaMar. I only met him once when he and his mother came to visit by Aunt Mary. I have always had a fond rememberence of him.

Tom Miller

November 9, 2006

Clark Family, our thoughts are with you and are saddened to hear of your loss. LaMar was always great to us kids as we grew up. I have many memories of him that I will always keep with me. Sorry, Tom Miller and Family

Traves Clark

November 8, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Trent and Irene Casper and Family

November 8, 2006

Brenda, Nichole Cherise, and Teresa, You are in our thoughts and prayers. LaMar always was, and always will be a friend and a champion.

Larin& Jaylene Finlayson

November 8, 2006

Brenda,Theresa And Dillen & Family We are real sad to here of your loss of Husband,Dad,Grandpa We pray that God may be with you at this time.Dillen we are glad that your Grandpa was Your Pal and he will still watch you in all your sports we know he must of loved you all so very much may God bless You

Clark Merrill

November 8, 2006

When I was born, your influence and freindship is honored by my family, through our relationship and through my pleasure to carry your name. You will always be remembered.

Susan & Greg Hansen

November 8, 2006

Our love and prayers are extended to you. We have been blessed to have know you and your family and to have called you our friends as well as our good neighbors through the years.
May God be with you.
Susan and Greg Hansen

DENA & KAREN EVANS

November 8, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy Tibbitts

November 8, 2006

Dear Brenda, Nicole, Cherese, and Theresa: My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time. Lamar was always so fun to be around, and was so kind to me when I was young. My family was so fortunate to be in your ward years ago. Take care, with much love, Tammy Ellis Tibbitts

Brent Prince

November 8, 2006

Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this hard time. I have always thought you and Lamar were great people. Next time you are in New Harmony please stop and visit.

Brent Prince
(Darce and Camilla's Son)

Tereasa Lawson (Bentley)

November 8, 2006

To the Clark Family,
I am so sorry to hear of LaMar's passing. My heart goes out to you at this time. I have so many good memories of your husband, father and grandfather, as I know you do. Hold on to these memories, they will get you through these rough days ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Luree Harris

November 8, 2006

Dear Brenda and Family
We share in your loss of LaMar. What an athlete he was for our Cedar City High School. Since our names started with "C" I was either seated in front of or behind LaMar in our early school years. He was a very good person and also some-what of a tease. (But I'm sure you know that.) I would show his name and accomplishments in the "Guinness World Book of Records" to our children which was very impressive to them. May God Be With you and help you through this time of sorrow.

Mark and Luree Condie Harris

grace kone

November 8, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike Butler

November 8, 2006

Brenda, Nicole, Cherese, Theresa: I almost said you'll never know, but you do know what a special friend LaMar is to our family, and what a great guy he was with Charlotte's dad all those years ago. I am so very glad I got to spend a little time with him recently; I just wish I'd done that more often. We'll miss him, not like you'll miss him, for sure, but miss him we will. We'll see you all soon. Here's a great big hug from our whole family... Mike and Charlotte, Jason, Adrienne, Megan and Kevin.

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