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1921 - 2008
 Col. Francis L. Clark at the age of 87 passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at a local care center in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on March 02, 1921 in Beaver Creek, Minnesota to Francis and Honora Clark. Francis served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1941 until he retired in 1978, serving during World War II and Korea. During World War II is where a treasured experience was flying wingman with his hero Charles Lindbergh. He married Patience Millard on April 26, 1946 at Miramar, in San Diego, California. Fran's passions included his family and friends, flying his airplane, traveling all over the world and playing bridge. He was a electrical and body engineer for Ford Motor Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Robert and Phillip, and sister Mickey Bankovich.
Fran is survived by his loving wife Pat Clark of Kerrville; children Karna Doyle and husband Tim, David Clark and wife Mary and Francine McPherson and husband Ron; grandchildren David Doyle, Karen LoDico and husband Peter, Sharon Duggan and husband Dennis, Stephen Doyle and wife Perla, Tony Doyle, Russell Clark-Boyer and wife Christine, Travis Clark-Boyer, Patrice Barlow and husband Joseph and Michele Keilson and husband Chris; step grandchildren Kelly Sullivan and husband Tim, and Cindy Kendall; great grandchildren Danny Doyle, Claudia Duggan, Jada Doyle, Jacob Doyle, Brooke Sullivan, Sophia Clark-Boyer, Gabriel Clark-Boyer, Nicholas Clark-Boyer, Dawson Barlow, Alyssa Barlow and Luke Keilson and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Funeral Mass will be held 9am, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville. Military Burial will be held at 9:15am, Friday, Jan.02, 2009 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Dr. William Fanizzo
Wednesday December 31, 2008 at
9:56 AM
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Dear Pat.....My heart and condolances go out to you. I feel honored to have known Fran...he was an extraordinary man. I still remember him flying his Bonanza under mine on the Texas Air Tour. He wanted to check the belly of my plane. Neat pilot, neat man.
Love,
Bill
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Dick Clark
Tuesday December 30, 2008 at
8:27 PM
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Aunt Pat, Karna, David and Francine,
We are so sorry to hear that Uncle Bay has passed away. He was a good man, and like his brothers and sister, lived his life with morals and principles that we all hope to achieve.
I understand what you are all going through; it was a very tough time for me when my father passed away. Please accept our thoughts and prayers, with the understanding that Uncle Bay is in a better place now, and enjoying a reunion with his parents, brothers and sister.
Sincerely,
Dick and Cheri Clark
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Susan James, New Lenox, Illinois
carqueen@yahoo.com
Tuesday December 30, 2008 at
7:15 PM
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Pat,
Peace and prayers during this difficult time. I had the honor of flying with Fran when I was a kid with John Magon and my dad Dick James. I never forgot what an accomplished pilot I was flying with. I loved his stories on the air tours, and when you would come to So. Holland to visit... may he rest in peace.
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Jack Snellgrove
Tuesday December 30, 2008 at
12:44 PM
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Pat---I'm sure I join you in knowing he is again flying his beloved planes and being a proud Marine. It was a pleasure knowing him as it is in knowing you and looking forward to you coming back to bridge soon. Semper Fi. Jack
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Janice Woolcott
Tuesday December 30, 2008 at
10:54 AM
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Dear Aunt Pat,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Bay. He was a charming, loveable uncle whom I have fond memories of.
When Uncle Bay would come to visit my childhood home on Netherwood Street, he would hoist me on top of the refrigerator! There I would sit and giggle and beg to be lifted down. He was a great tease!
Another fond memory I have is visiting your house in Allen Park. As a child I would be invited to go into the freezer filled with ice cream. Can you imagine my delight being told to pick any flavor I wanted from all of those round cartons? How terrific!
All of the Clark brothers had a passion for sweets and Uncle Bay was no exception. It was always entertaining to watch him enjoy a good dessert! Cake, pudding, pie, it didn't matter what it was. (Just as along as a good glass of cold milk went along with it!)
Finally, I will always fondly remember the trip your entire family made to the University of Michigan when my dad passed away. Uncle Bay, in spite of the loss of his brother and his own sorrow, knew how to maintain a positive, consoling, attitude that helped me with my own grief.
I am very sad to see Uncle Bay's picture posted as I type this message to you.I know he is gone. He is smiling in the picture, though, and that is indeed how I will remember him. Cheerful and loving, he always made me feel very special when I was around him.
Aunt Pat, you had many wonderful years of marriage with Uncle Bay. That is indeed something to be admired. My condolences to you, Karna, David, and Francine. Your entire family is in my prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Your niece,
Jan
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