Wilbur Allred "Wil" Clark
September 28, 1928 – March 23, 2003
Wilbur A. "Wil" Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, while holding his brother's hand after a short but courageous battle with terminal cancer. He was 74 years old.
Wil was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Lovell, Wyo., the son of John W. and James Anna (Allred) Clark. He was raised and educated in Lovell, and later went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.
Following his education, Wil went to work in the oil fields at Elk Basin and later became an insurance adjuster for the Farm Bureau in Laramie, Wyo., then was employed for 34 years with National Farmers Union Insurance in Billings.
On Sept. 24, 1955, Wil married Milka "Millie" Jovanovich, in Billings. Together, they raised three children. Wil enjoyed many things in life. Along with spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren, he loved golfing, hunting and fishing and was always willing to tell or hear a good joke or story. With a great sense of humor, he never missed the opportunity for a laugh, even if the joke was on him. Wil had a great love for Dixieland and big band music, and was a fan of western movies and reading western novels.
Serving as first sergeant for the First National Guard of Lovell, he was a veteran of the Korean War and was very proud to serve his country.
His love for people was evident by their love for him in return. He was a compassionate and giving man, as well as a wonderful husband, brother, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Millie; two sons, Randy and his wife Chale and Rick and wife Tina, both of Billings; grandchildren, Cy, Barbara, Cooper, Stephanie and Drake; and great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Makiah, Anthony, Jordan and Regan; brothers, John E. Clark and his wife Lu of Sherwood, Ore., and Evan Clark of Bonneville, Utah; brothers-in-law; Pete and his wife Jill Jovanovich, George and his wife Leona Jovanovich and Joe and his wife Janet Jovanovich; sisters-in-law, Olga and husband Ron May. Wil is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Wil is preceded in death by a son, Bob Clark, in 2001; and his sister, Alvrean Jensen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center, 2929 Belvedere Drive, in Billings, with burial to follow at Mountview Cemetery. Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the charity of one's choice.
When I must Leave You...
When I must leave you for a little while.
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears.
And hug your sorrow to you through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile.
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on, and do all the things the same.
Feed not on loneliness or empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer.
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near
And never, never be afraid to die.
For I am waiting for you in the sky.
Published in the Billings Gazette, Sunday, March 24, 2003
September 28, 1928 – March 23, 2003
Wilbur A. "Wil" Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, while holding his brother's hand after a short but courageous battle with terminal cancer. He was 74 years old.
Wil was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Lovell, Wyo., the son of John W. and James Anna (Allred) Clark. He was raised and educated in Lovell, and later went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.
Following his education, Wil went to work in the oil fields at Elk Basin and later became an insurance adjuster for the Farm Bureau in Laramie, Wyo., then was employed for 34 years with National Farmers Union Insurance in Billings.
On Sept. 24, 1955, Wil married Milka "Millie" Jovanovich, in Billings. Together, they raised three children. Wil enjoyed many things in life. Along with spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren, he loved golfing, hunting and fishing and was always willing to tell or hear a good joke or story. With a great sense of humor, he never missed the opportunity for a laugh, even if the joke was on him. Wil had a great love for Dixieland and big band music, and was a fan of western movies and reading western novels.
Serving as first sergeant for the First National Guard of Lovell, he was a veteran of the Korean War and was very proud to serve his country.
His love for people was evident by their love for him in return. He was a compassionate and giving man, as well as a wonderful husband, brother, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Millie; two sons, Randy and his wife Chale and Rick and wife Tina, both of Billings; grandchildren, Cy, Barbara, Cooper, Stephanie and Drake; and great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Makiah, Anthony, Jordan and Regan; brothers, John E. Clark and his wife Lu of Sherwood, Ore., and Evan Clark of Bonneville, Utah; brothers-in-law; Pete and his wife Jill Jovanovich, George and his wife Leona Jovanovich and Joe and his wife Janet Jovanovich; sisters-in-law, Olga and husband Ron May. Wil is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Wil is preceded in death by a son, Bob Clark, in 2001; and his sister, Alvrean Jensen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center, 2929 Belvedere Drive, in Billings, with burial to follow at Mountview Cemetery. Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the charity of one's choice.
When I must Leave You...
When I must leave you for a little while.
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears.
And hug your sorrow to you through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile.
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on, and do all the things the same.
Feed not on loneliness or empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer.
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near
And never, never be afraid to die.
For I am waiting for you in the sky.
Published in the Billings Gazette, Sunday, March 24, 2003
Wilbur Allred "Wil" Clark
September 28, 1928 – March 23, 2003
Wilbur A. "Wil" Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, while holding his brother's hand after a short but courageous battle with terminal cancer. He was 74 years old.
Wil was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Lovell, Wyo., the son of John W. and James Anna (Allred) Clark. He was raised and educated in Lovell, and later went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.
Following his education, Wil went to work in the oil fields at Elk Basin and later became an insurance adjuster for the Farm Bureau in Laramie, Wyo., then was employed for 34 years with National Farmers Union Insurance in Billings.
On Sept. 24, 1955, Wil married Milka "Millie" Jovanovich, in Billings. Together, they raised three children. Wil enjoyed many things in life. Along with spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren, he loved golfing, hunting and fishing and was always willing to tell or hear a good joke or story. With a great sense of humor, he never missed the opportunity for a laugh, even if the joke was on him. Wil had a great love for Dixieland and big band music, and was a fan of western movies and reading western novels.
Serving as first sergeant for the First National Guard of Lovell, he was a veteran of the Korean War and was very proud to serve his country.
His love for people was evident by their love for him in return. He was a compassionate and giving man, as well as a wonderful husband, brother, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Millie; two sons, Randy and his wife Chale and Rick and wife Tina, both of Billings; grandchildren, Cy, Barbara, Cooper, Stephanie and Drake; and great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Makiah, Anthony, Jordan and Regan; brothers, John E. Clark and his wife Lu of Sherwood, Ore., and Evan Clark of Bonneville, Utah; brothers-in-law; Pete and his wife Jill Jovanovich, George and his wife Leona Jovanovich and Joe and his wife Janet Jovanovich; sisters-in-law, Olga and husband Ron May. Wil is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Wil is preceded in death by a son, Bob Clark, in 2001; and his sister, Alvrean Jensen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center, 2929 Belvedere Drive, in Billings, with burial to follow at Mountview Cemetery. Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the charity of one's choice.
When I must Leave You...
When I must leave you for a little while.
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears.
And hug your sorrow to you through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile.
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on, and do all the things the same.
Feed not on loneliness or empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer.
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near
And never, never be afraid to die.
For I am waiting for you in the sky.
Published in the Billings Gazette, Sunday, March 24, 2003
September 28, 1928 – March 23, 2003
Wilbur A. "Wil" Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, while holding his brother's hand after a short but courageous battle with terminal cancer. He was 74 years old.
Wil was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Lovell, Wyo., the son of John W. and James Anna (Allred) Clark. He was raised and educated in Lovell, and later went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.
Following his education, Wil went to work in the oil fields at Elk Basin and later became an insurance adjuster for the Farm Bureau in Laramie, Wyo., then was employed for 34 years with National Farmers Union Insurance in Billings.
On Sept. 24, 1955, Wil married Milka "Millie" Jovanovich, in Billings. Together, they raised three children. Wil enjoyed many things in life. Along with spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren, he loved golfing, hunting and fishing and was always willing to tell or hear a good joke or story. With a great sense of humor, he never missed the opportunity for a laugh, even if the joke was on him. Wil had a great love for Dixieland and big band music, and was a fan of western movies and reading western novels.
Serving as first sergeant for the First National Guard of Lovell, he was a veteran of the Korean War and was very proud to serve his country.
His love for people was evident by their love for him in return. He was a compassionate and giving man, as well as a wonderful husband, brother, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Millie; two sons, Randy and his wife Chale and Rick and wife Tina, both of Billings; grandchildren, Cy, Barbara, Cooper, Stephanie and Drake; and great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Makiah, Anthony, Jordan and Regan; brothers, John E. Clark and his wife Lu of Sherwood, Ore., and Evan Clark of Bonneville, Utah; brothers-in-law; Pete and his wife Jill Jovanovich, George and his wife Leona Jovanovich and Joe and his wife Janet Jovanovich; sisters-in-law, Olga and husband Ron May. Wil is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Wil is preceded in death by a son, Bob Clark, in 2001; and his sister, Alvrean Jensen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center, 2929 Belvedere Drive, in Billings, with burial to follow at Mountview Cemetery. Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the charity of one's choice.
When I must Leave You...
When I must leave you for a little while.
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears.
And hug your sorrow to you through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile.
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on, and do all the things the same.
Feed not on loneliness or empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer.
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near
And never, never be afraid to die.
For I am waiting for you in the sky.
Published in the Billings Gazette, Sunday, March 24, 2003
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