Charlotte Isobel "Char" Clark

Charlotte "Char" Isobel CLARK (Nee MacDonell) 4/5/36- 1/4/07 Charlotte Clark was a Unitarian, identical twin, cherished partner, mother, family therapist, avid reader and Eskimo dog companion. Char's caring and humor filled spirit and personality, her pride and love of family endured until her body was finally taken by the Alzheimers. Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, Mac and Doris MacDonell, her sister, Mary Fowke and her step-daughter, Leslie Clark. She is lovingly missed by her sister, Marnie Forgay (Frank Guenther), twin sister, Barbara Mathur (Brij), brother-in-law, Vern Fowke and her many nieces and nephews and their children. Charlotte leaves behind her life partner and co-therapist, John Clark. Charlotte will be missed by her beloved children (and their spouses and children), Ian Etches (Stacey and Elliott), Barbara McFadden (Andy and Brighid, Eoin, Michael), Gordon Etches (Jocelyn Vandeberg), Scott Etches (Lyamm, Cael), Janet Etches (Lisa Moody and Gwyneth, Malcolm) and step-daughters, Moss and Carlyn Clark (Randy Johnson and Evan, Alexandra). Charlotte was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the middle of the Great Depression. She was the youngest of four active, achieving sisters. Early in her life Charlotte became a Unitarian. She was one of 4 people who founded the Saskatoon Unitarian Church when she was 19. That same year she married, postponing her education. Driven by a strong will to succeed, Charlotte finished her undergraduate degree and earned her Masters of Education, being awarded a Bell Fellowship, all while raising 5 children. In 1976, her marriage ended and Charlotte moved to Victoria where she was instrumental in starting the Victoria Read Society (for learning disabilities and assistance). In 1978, Charlotte married John Clark and moved to Seattle. Chars life was defined by her strong work ethic. She worked for several years as a school psychologist and for 15 years was the Manager of Psychological Services for the Edmonds School District, all while maintaining a vigorous professional psychologist practice. Charlotte adored her adopted home of Seattle and recently chose to become a citizen of the United States. She was a loving and courageous advocate and activist for the growth and healing of families and a dedicated champion of womens rights and social justice everywhere. She enriched the lives of all she loved and worked with. Chars glass was always full. She is remembered for her ever-hopeful generosity of service and love, in her profession and with her cherished family. She knew that play and fun are essential to life; she loved music, Shakespeare, tennis, world travel (and to return home), a good mystery novel, to cook and to bake and loved a good sense of humor, including her own. Her life was an adventure and a vigorous song of healing, celebration and joy, and she was in the march for meaningful human growth and social progress. Char lived and acted with both skill and love and she made a difference in the world. A Celebration of her Life will take place in Seattle on January 29th at the University Unitarian Church at 2:00 p.m. Gifts in Charlotte's memory would be gratefully accepted by the U. of Washington Alzheimers Disease Research Center, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108.