John Richard Clark
Goodbyes are never easy, and on Saturday, we had to say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. John Richard Clark entered into rest on August 10, 2024, at Boyne Lodge, in Carman, MB.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sandra Clark (nee Reichert), daughters Colleen (Brian) Evenson and Karen Clark, granddaughters Erin (Adam) Woodcock, Katie Evenson (Tony), and Vicki Evenson (Jesse), and great-granddaughters, Ava and Olivia Woodcock.
He was pre-deceased by his father, Cecil Clark in 1945, and his mother, Nettie Clark (Martens) in 2006.
Richard was born in Carman May 28th, 1941, but grew up in Plum Coulee, MB across the street from his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Sandra Reichert. They were married April 15th, 1962. With Richard having joined the RCAF, they were off to Camp Borden, Ontario soon after the wedding. From camp Borden, they went to a posting in Vancouver. When his term of service was over in 1963, Richard and Sandra moved back to Manitoba.
After working various jobs, Richard started his post office career in Winnipeg in 1966 and he retired as postmaster at the Carmen Post office in 2000. He then found his dream job at the Carman Golf Course as part of the grounds crew. After 13 years, Richard decided he would rather just golf, so he retired again.
In his younger years, baseball was a big part of his life, right up into his thirties. In 2002, he was thrilled to be inducted into the Manitoba baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 1955 to 1960 Plum Coulee Pirates.
Richard was very community minded, belonging to various service groups in the communities he's lived in.
Richard left an impact with his great sense of humor everywhere he went and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
"Grandfathers are magicians who create wonderful memories for their grandchildren."
The family would like to thank the Home Care staff for the excellent, compassionate care that Richard received, as well as the staff at Boyne Lodge.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Carman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Goodbyes are never easy, and on Saturday, we had to say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. John Richard Clark entered into rest on August 10, 2024, at Boyne Lodge, in Carman, MB.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sandra Clark (nee Reichert), daughters Colleen (Brian) Evenson and Karen Clark, granddaughters Erin (Adam) Woodcock, Katie Evenson (Tony), and Vicki Evenson (Jesse), and great-granddaughters, Ava and Olivia Woodcock.
He was pre-deceased by his father, Cecil Clark in 1945, and his mother, Nettie Clark (Martens) in 2006.
Richard was born in Carman May 28th, 1941, but grew up in Plum Coulee, MB across the street from his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Sandra Reichert. They were married April 15th, 1962. With Richard having joined the RCAF, they were off to Camp Borden, Ontario soon after the wedding. From camp Borden, they went to a posting in Vancouver. When his term of service was over in 1963, Richard and Sandra moved back to Manitoba.
After working various jobs, Richard started his post office career in Winnipeg in 1966 and he retired as postmaster at the Carmen Post office in 2000. He then found his dream job at the Carman Golf Course as part of the grounds crew. After 13 years, Richard decided he would rather just golf, so he retired again.
In his younger years, baseball was a big part of his life, right up into his thirties. In 2002, he was thrilled to be inducted into the Manitoba baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 1955 to 1960 Plum Coulee Pirates.
Richard was very community minded, belonging to various service groups in the communities he's lived in.
Richard left an impact with his great sense of humor everywhere he went and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
"Grandfathers are magicians who create wonderful memories for their grandchildren."
The family would like to thank the Home Care staff for the excellent, compassionate care that Richard received, as well as the staff at Boyne Lodge.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Carman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.