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John Alexander Clark |
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November 25, 1925 ~ July 31, 2014 |
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August 4, 2014 |
John Alexander Clark, 88, passed away peacefully
with his family by his side on July 31 at
Boundary Community Hospital's Extended Care
Facility. Private arrangements were held.
John was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on November
25, 1925 to Ivy and Emma Clark. After moving
with his family to Yakima, Washington, he
graduated from Whitworth
College in 1947 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in history. He served in the United States Army
during the Korean War. He worked for the Union
Pacific Railroad for 34 years. Following
retirement, he enjoyed playing chess, playing
the piano, and reading. He volunteered for many
years at Valley View Elementary School listening
to first and second graders read. He is survived
by his wife of 50 years, Irma; children, Jeff
and Julianne; and sister, Betty of Tucson, AZ.
John was a member of the United Methodist Church
in Bonners Ferry.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations
may be made to the Boundary County Library or
Cat Tales Zoo in Mead, Washington. |
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