John William “Jay” Clark
1914 - 2004
John William "Jay" Clark, age 89, of Provo, Utah, passed away April 22, 2004 in Orem, Utah.
He was born September 24, 1914, in Lehi, Utah, to James E. and Armitta Peterson Clark. As one of eleven children, he grew up on a farm in Lehi. He attended schools in Lehi, and, in 1935, married Ruth Giddings. With her help, he obtained bachelors and masters degrees in Agronomy from Utah State Agricultural College.
After graduation, Jay worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Arizona and Utah. Later, he worked for the Western Farm Management Company in Arizona, managing ranches for absentee owners. Then, in 1947, he purchased a farm in Meridian, California, and moved his family there. He grew wheat, rice, beans and safflower. Jay and Ruth were later divorced.
In 1966, Jay married Lucille Clark. Provo. They continued to farm until 1984, when they retired, and moved to Provo.
Jay was a member of the LDS Church, and served as a branch president in Colusa, California. Later, he served as the first branch president at Cove Point in Provo. Over the years, he has held many church positions including: scout leader, Sunday School president, High Priest group leader, and stake missionary. He and Lucille served a mission in San Antonio, Texas.
Jay enjoyed his family, church work, and traveling. In Provo, he raised a wonderful garden and vineyard. He enjoyed canning the fruit and vegetables he raised, especially grape juice and pickles, and always shared them with family and friends. He and his wife were active in the BYU Cougar Club, and attended as many sports events as possible. He was a kind and caring man, and much respected by all who knew him. He had a quick wit, a delightful sense of humor, and infinite patience.
He is survived by 4 children: DeLene (Jay) Holbrook of Provo; Lee (Sandy) Clark of Safford, Arizona; Lynn (Kathy) Clark of Lehi; David (April) Clark of Wylie, Texas; 17 grandchildren (2 currently serving missions); 28 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Evelyn Scott of Lakeview, and Leath Stratton of Orem. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Grandview 9th Ward Chapel, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and Monday, prior to services, from 9-9:45 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street.
We express appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice, Canyon Breeze Senior Living, and Bee Hive Comfort Care for their help and kindness.
-The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 30 Apr 2004
1914 - 2004
John William "Jay" Clark, age 89, of Provo, Utah, passed away April 22, 2004 in Orem, Utah.
He was born September 24, 1914, in Lehi, Utah, to James E. and Armitta Peterson Clark. As one of eleven children, he grew up on a farm in Lehi. He attended schools in Lehi, and, in 1935, married Ruth Giddings. With her help, he obtained bachelors and masters degrees in Agronomy from Utah State Agricultural College.
After graduation, Jay worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Arizona and Utah. Later, he worked for the Western Farm Management Company in Arizona, managing ranches for absentee owners. Then, in 1947, he purchased a farm in Meridian, California, and moved his family there. He grew wheat, rice, beans and safflower. Jay and Ruth were later divorced.
In 1966, Jay married Lucille Clark. Provo. They continued to farm until 1984, when they retired, and moved to Provo.
Jay was a member of the LDS Church, and served as a branch president in Colusa, California. Later, he served as the first branch president at Cove Point in Provo. Over the years, he has held many church positions including: scout leader, Sunday School president, High Priest group leader, and stake missionary. He and Lucille served a mission in San Antonio, Texas.
Jay enjoyed his family, church work, and traveling. In Provo, he raised a wonderful garden and vineyard. He enjoyed canning the fruit and vegetables he raised, especially grape juice and pickles, and always shared them with family and friends. He and his wife were active in the BYU Cougar Club, and attended as many sports events as possible. He was a kind and caring man, and much respected by all who knew him. He had a quick wit, a delightful sense of humor, and infinite patience.
He is survived by 4 children: DeLene (Jay) Holbrook of Provo; Lee (Sandy) Clark of Safford, Arizona; Lynn (Kathy) Clark of Lehi; David (April) Clark of Wylie, Texas; 17 grandchildren (2 currently serving missions); 28 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Evelyn Scott of Lakeview, and Leath Stratton of Orem. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Grandview 9th Ward Chapel, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and Monday, prior to services, from 9-9:45 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street.
We express appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice, Canyon Breeze Senior Living, and Bee Hive Comfort Care for their help and kindness.
-The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 30 Apr 2004
John William “Jay” Clark
1914 - 2004
John William "Jay" Clark, age 89, of Provo, Utah, passed away April 22, 2004 in Orem, Utah.
He was born September 24, 1914, in Lehi, Utah, to James E. and Armitta Peterson Clark. As one of eleven children, he grew up on a farm in Lehi. He attended schools in Lehi, and, in 1935, married Ruth Giddings. With her help, he obtained bachelors and masters degrees in Agronomy from Utah State Agricultural College.
After graduation, Jay worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Arizona and Utah. Later, he worked for the Western Farm Management Company in Arizona, managing ranches for absentee owners. Then, in 1947, he purchased a farm in Meridian, California, and moved his family there. He grew wheat, rice, beans and safflower. Jay and Ruth were later divorced.
In 1966, Jay married Lucille Clark. Provo. They continued to farm until 1984, when they retired, and moved to Provo.
Jay was a member of the LDS Church, and served as a branch president in Colusa, California. Later, he served as the first branch president at Cove Point in Provo. Over the years, he has held many church positions including: scout leader, Sunday School president, High Priest group leader, and stake missionary. He and Lucille served a mission in San Antonio, Texas.
Jay enjoyed his family, church work, and traveling. In Provo, he raised a wonderful garden and vineyard. He enjoyed canning the fruit and vegetables he raised, especially grape juice and pickles, and always shared them with family and friends. He and his wife were active in the BYU Cougar Club, and attended as many sports events as possible. He was a kind and caring man, and much respected by all who knew him. He had a quick wit, a delightful sense of humor, and infinite patience.
He is survived by 4 children: DeLene (Jay) Holbrook of Provo; Lee (Sandy) Clark of Safford, Arizona; Lynn (Kathy) Clark of Lehi; David (April) Clark of Wylie, Texas; 17 grandchildren (2 currently serving missions); 28 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Evelyn Scott of Lakeview, and Leath Stratton of Orem. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Grandview 9th Ward Chapel, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and Monday, prior to services, from 9-9:45 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street.
We express appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice, Canyon Breeze Senior Living, and Bee Hive Comfort Care for their help and kindness.
-The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 30 Apr 2004
1914 - 2004
John William "Jay" Clark, age 89, of Provo, Utah, passed away April 22, 2004 in Orem, Utah.
He was born September 24, 1914, in Lehi, Utah, to James E. and Armitta Peterson Clark. As one of eleven children, he grew up on a farm in Lehi. He attended schools in Lehi, and, in 1935, married Ruth Giddings. With her help, he obtained bachelors and masters degrees in Agronomy from Utah State Agricultural College.
After graduation, Jay worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Arizona and Utah. Later, he worked for the Western Farm Management Company in Arizona, managing ranches for absentee owners. Then, in 1947, he purchased a farm in Meridian, California, and moved his family there. He grew wheat, rice, beans and safflower. Jay and Ruth were later divorced.
In 1966, Jay married Lucille Clark. Provo. They continued to farm until 1984, when they retired, and moved to Provo.
Jay was a member of the LDS Church, and served as a branch president in Colusa, California. Later, he served as the first branch president at Cove Point in Provo. Over the years, he has held many church positions including: scout leader, Sunday School president, High Priest group leader, and stake missionary. He and Lucille served a mission in San Antonio, Texas.
Jay enjoyed his family, church work, and traveling. In Provo, he raised a wonderful garden and vineyard. He enjoyed canning the fruit and vegetables he raised, especially grape juice and pickles, and always shared them with family and friends. He and his wife were active in the BYU Cougar Club, and attended as many sports events as possible. He was a kind and caring man, and much respected by all who knew him. He had a quick wit, a delightful sense of humor, and infinite patience.
He is survived by 4 children: DeLene (Jay) Holbrook of Provo; Lee (Sandy) Clark of Safford, Arizona; Lynn (Kathy) Clark of Lehi; David (April) Clark of Wylie, Texas; 17 grandchildren (2 currently serving missions); 28 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Evelyn Scott of Lakeview, and Leath Stratton of Orem. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Grandview 9th Ward Chapel, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and Monday, prior to services, from 9-9:45 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street.
We express appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice, Canyon Breeze Senior Living, and Bee Hive Comfort Care for their help and kindness.
-The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 30 Apr 2004
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