James W. Clark

James W. Clark, age 79 of White Cloud, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at his home. Jim was born on February 18, 1930 in Grand Rapids to William B. and Alberta (DeBoer) Clark and moved to the White Cloud area from Grand Rapids and Newaygo in 1990. Jim met and later married Marvanna Rose on April 7, 1990 in Newaygo and had been a electronics technician and troubleshooter at Lear’s Siegler in Grand Rapids for 40 years until his retirement in 1992. Jim enjoyed fishing, woodworking, crossword puzzles, reading and was a member of the Croton American Legion, Post #397. Jim also served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marvanna of White Cloud; his children, Floyd (Cathy) Clark of Grand Rapids; James (Sue) Clark of Newaygo; Matt (Sue) Clark of Grand Rapids; Lori (Curt) Schleh of Muskegon; Dennis Clark of Muskegon; Jeff (Tammy) Clark of Grand Rapids; his step daughter, Tera Knevels of Columbia, South Carolina; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister, Helen (Warren) Dewitt of Holland. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Weekly.

VISITATION : Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 11-12pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel. FUNERAL MEMORIAL SERVICES : Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12pm at the Crandell Funeral Home with interment in the Whipple Cemetery following cremation. Friends may consider the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America Michigan Chapter. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Clark family online at www.crandellfh.com.

Dear Floyd, Jim, Matt, Lori, Dennis, and Jeff.

My thoughts are with you all today as you honor your dad. Since we moved to Iowa when I was 17, I didn’t really get to know him. I do have some fun memories though….Do any of you remember the ‘joy rides ‘ he would take us on down some really steep streets in G.R.? He’d coast down the hill and wait til the last minute to put on the brakes. I’m sure it was pretty harmless, but as a little kid I remember being scared to death, laughing and screaming we’d tell your dad to “do it again!” Looking back as an adult and as a mother of 3 boys myself, I can really appreciate how attentive he was to Grandma Clark. I remember them talking over a cup of coffee on a very regular basis and she really looked forward to his visits. Although I can’t be with you at the service, I’ll be thinking of you and your families.

Sincerely, Your cousin,

Colleen Weekly Somers

Posted 1/12/2010