1922
2019
WILLIAM RAY CLARK
November 14, 1922 ˜ August 16, 2019
Those who knew and loved William, Bill, Billy, Billy Boy, Wild Bill, ”Red Clark” - a man of many names but truly one of a kind - said a final goodbye to him Aug. 16, 2019, in Vancouver, WA. He was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Kelso, WA, to William George Clark and Rachel Viola DuBois.
Bill received a bachelor of arts from Portland State, in Portland, OR. He was also a merchant marine, and worked for Otis Elevator, Nabisco, Columbia Boulevard F.C.U.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran and Kol Ami. He enjoyed reading, languages, traveling, gardening and genealogy.
Bill had an elevated sense of humor and was very intelligent.
He was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Terryl Mae Pettis; and son, Michael Ray Clark.
Bill leaves behind his lovely bride of 75 years, Alma; daughters, Jorja Kay Carter, Sonja (Jim) Lynn Vogel, and Stephanie (Dimas) Jan Diaz; son, Erik (Meri) William Clark; 22 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held Aug. 30, 2019, at 12:30, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Special thanks to Nancy Tester, Lorrie and Malcom Harper.
Husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, great uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law and friend. We love and miss you!
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Thank you for being such a wise man and teaching me so much, thank u for all our middle of night talks over your chocolate milk and most of all are smiling contests i sure miss you everyday. I will never forget you and you will forever ever be in my heart
Lorrie Harper
August 31, 2019
My life has been enriched by my friendship with Red. He taught me so much. His wisdom was tempered with a keen sense of humor. His kindness, generosity and his search for truth were always apparent. Gone but never forgotten.
Bob Swenson
August 30, 2019
Going to miss you Uncle Bill. You were truly one of a kind and I know there will never be another character like you. Please give Grandma Margie hugs and kisses for me.
Love ya
Autumn
Autumn Jensen
August 30, 2019
Red helped a lot of people at Nabisco. He was will liked. So sorry for your loss.
Joe and Sadie lubenow
August 29, 2019
My Dear Friend "RED " You Were Truly One Of A Kind . So Fortunate To Have Worked At Nabisco With You . I Will Never , Ever Forget You .
August 28, 2019
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