Gary Denzle Clark, Jr. age 51, passed away July 22, 2009 in his home in Sandy, Utah.
He was born October 14, 1957 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Gary Denzle and Nita Curtis Clark. He married Laura Maw September 14, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He served an LDS mission in Northern Italy from 1976-78. Gary, the world’s greatest primary teacher, was beloved by all who knew him. He was always there for family and friends, and willing to assist in any way he could. His tall frame housed a big heart, a heart that connected him deeply to children, family, and friends. His smile, his blue eyes, and his generosity will all be missed.
Survived by his wife, Laura; daughters, Amy Clark, Nichole (Scott) Spjut, Mackenzi (Marc) Enslow, Alyxandra Clark; parents, Nita Clark and Gary (Lisa) Clark, Sr.; siblings, Rick (Christine) Clark, Melanie (Mark) Olsen, Micah Clark, and Rusty Clark; grand kids, Halle, Rachel, and Eathan Enslow, Maxwell Spjut.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 in the Oak Grove Ward, 11570 Wasatch Blvd. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Francis Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Funeral director, Mike Anderson 801-580-3366.
i remember gary being a teaser :) he had nicknames for all of us girls in the neighborhood....i think i was eyebrows? leslie was rat's nest? he was always so kind to me when i'd call the clark home 50 times a day or when i would come by to hang out.
ReplyDeleteone time when i went to lake powell with the clarks, gary and laura said that i could only use 2 squares of toilet paper per visit to the bathroom. i didnt know what i was going to do :)! i was stressed :) nikki had to later inform me that they were just kidding.
he always had a smile on his face and i'm grateful i had the opportunity to know him. he has an incredible family whom i love dearly. my prayers and thoughts are with each one of you. please let me know if i can help in any way. hugs.
Oh my, this is so hard! So many memories, so much love! I opened this website and see our handsome Denny (he will always be Denny to me) smiling at me and I feel his presence so near,
ReplyDeleteIt is so comforting. Here's my last email to you Denny (until we meet again, which we will.)
Dear Denny, My dear nephew, my dear friend...today I shed a thousand tears and a thousand special memories of you ran through my mind.
I'll forever remember your wonderful smile that lit up the world, your beautiful blue eyes, twinkling, sometimes in mischief, sometimes with humor, and all times with love.
How I will miss you. I remember all those fun times at your Grandma Clarks with your family, your loving sister, brothers, uncles and cousins, just having fun, making mischief, and telling funny jokes. And especially all those times camping with your Grandpa and Grandma Clark, playing tricks on one another and talking all night under the stars, such treasured memories will be forever with me. How I looked forward to your emails, it was like a special gift to open almost every day, I filled up all the memory in my computer saving your funny emails and words of absolute wisdom. Whenever I was down and out, you were always able to make me laugh again and able to face the world. How I will miss you! I know though that you are up there with your Father in Heaven and all whose who love you and that you will be just fine and that now you will have the time and vision you need to progress, learn and grow, and fulfill your true purpose until you are reconciled once again with your beloved family.
I also know I will see you again one day before long and feel your love and strength once again. My heart goes out to all your wonderful family during this difficult time, may God bless and comfort them, may they always know how very much you love them and never question that love. You, my dear boy, have enough love to fill this entire sorry world and all of heaven.
Till we meet again.
With all my Love, Forever and Ever,
Aunt Phyllis Kay
Words can not express the sadness I feel in knowing the pain that you must have felt. I am more deeply saddened knowing that someone I loved so dearly was under such great stress and I was unable to give comfort to you. You are always one that I admire and look up to. Your presence will truly be missed in this demension. I look forward to our reunion in the future. Know that you are loved and "all is in divine order". God bless you and your family, always and forever; I love you Gary Clark!
ReplyDeleteAs much as Gary was a colleague and a great person to work with, I considered him as a great friend. Our visits were somewhat infrequent (restricted mostly to work functions) however we often enjoyed conversations in which he would provide insight and ideas with enthusiasm. From Gary, I learned a lot, both about business and life in general, and greatly appreciate the knowledge he shared.
ReplyDeleteGary will be sadly missed, my condolences for both his family and friends.
Eric Senftleben
Citizen Watch Company of Canada, Ltd.
Gary was one of those rare professionals that everyone looked up to and looked forward to working with. He truly cared about others and doing what ever he could to help.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I did have the opportunity to see Gary once a year at our Annual Sales conferences, the vast majority of my interaction with Gary was on the telephone discussing his customers' concerns. He approached problems in a collaborative method without pre-judgement. I enjoyed our banter and will miss this so very much.
My condolences for his family and friends. He will truly be missed.
Jay Spring
Citizen Watch Company of America