This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Clark, Doyle, King, Edenfield, Hockema, Wright, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6598/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 15th, 2013 John T. Clark John T. Clark passed away at the age of 75, August 13, 2013 at Avamere Rehabilitation Center, in Newport, Oregon from complications following surgery. John was born October 18, 1937 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan to Vera (Doyle) & Delmer Clark. John married his sweetheart Donna Marie Clark in Hulbert, MI. on July 26, 1958. Together, they had three children: Jeannie King of Waldport, Sonja (Bob)Edenfield of Toledo, Julee (Gary) Hockema of Waldport. Their children in turn gave John and Donna five grandchildren: Joshua King, Eileen Wright, Sean King, Calvin Hockema and Fallon Hockema. John had seven great-grandchildren. John was a lifelong resident of Waldport, OR. He was the business owner of 2 local business: Lincoln County Septic Service and the RV Car Wash. John was an avid sportsman and hunting was his ultimate passion. He was proud of his prize elk (pictured above). John had selflessly dedicated many years of his life in the United States Army and was a Veteran; he was also a member of VFW. John was a beloved husband, honorable father and loving grandfather. He was always caring and shared his love and compassion not only to his family but to all his friends and to those he met; including those in his church family at the South Beach Community Church. John is preceded in death by his dear mother: Vera (Doyle) Clark and father: Delmer Clark. Brothers: Fred & William Clark and sister: Ella May Clark. A graveside service will be held for close family & friends at Aldergrove Cemetery(Eckman Creek) in Waldport on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Aldergrove Cemetery is located off of Eckman Creek Road just east of Waldport, OR. Portrait "Honorable Grandfather" done by his grandson, Joshua King Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.