Earl F. Clark, age 84, of Miles City passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Earl was born in Brusett, Montana on February 4, 1932, one of seven children born to William and Ethel (Loomis) Clark. He attended country schools and graduated from 8th grade and graduated from Jordan High School. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Army where he served two years overseas in Germany, Austria and in the Korean Conflict as a Corporal. In 1955, following his honorable discharge from the service he returned to Montana and ranched at Jordan, Volborg and Broadus areas until retiring in 1999. He married Darlene Johnson on October 1, 1955. To this marriage they had four children: Brent, Scott, Lance & Bryan. Earl loved hunting, fishing, rodeo and most of all, ranching.
He was a member of the VFW, Elks and the Eagles. He served as deacon at his church and trustee on the school board.
Earl is survived by three sons: Brent Clark of Volborg, MT; Scott (Mary) Clark of Billings, MT; and Lance Clark of Portland, OR; his long time wife Darlene of Miles City, MT; a daughter-in-law, Tammy (Mike Pecha) Pecha; two brothers: Alven (Patsy) of Billings, MT; and Ralph (Kay) of Musselshell, MT; two sisters: Ada Weeding of Jordan, MT; and Marie Strickland of Carmen, ID; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Clark; a grandson James Earl Clark; a sister Nellie Hopkins: a brother Emmett Clark; two brothers-in-law: Cecil Weeding and Bill Strickland.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday December 9, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following the Service
Friday December 9, 2016
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Interment
Friday December 9, 2016
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday December 9, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following the Service
Friday December 9, 2016
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Interment
Friday December 9, 2016
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Clara jo says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Earls family . God Bless.
Cathy Byron says
Darlene –
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so happy we had those few good chats earlier this year.
We’ll always remember Earl running the tractor while Dad sharpened his plow shares and added hard surfacing.
He was the only one who even offered. Cherish the good memories and lean on the Good Shepherd. He will always lead us through even the darkest of times.
Special prayers for all of you this Christmas season.
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
Darlene, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs
Jeanne Vetch says
Darlene, I am so sorry. This is such a difficult time for you. I am thinking of you. J
Curtis & Flossie Phipps says
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are for you & we wish you the very best.
Sandi Kohones says
Darlene and Brent,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Sevier says
Darlene, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. Let me know if you need anything
James Arneson says
I am so sad to hear this. I have been eating in the soup kitchen with Earl everyday. My heart goes out to you all. May God comfort you.
Keith Olson says
I’m sorry for your loss. I loved hearing his stories and his jokes.
Bert & Marie LePoidevin says
Darlene & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you, especially during this difficult time.
Debbie Weyer says
Brent, So sorry for your loss. “DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal”. author unknown. May God wrap his arms around you, your mom & your family during this difficult time.
Debbie and Duane says
Kayleen, Brent, Scott and family, Lance, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May God bless and hold you, Debbie and Duane
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for all of Earls Family May you find comfort in your Memories and in Gods love.
Curtis & Flossie Phipps says
Our thoughts & prayers are for you. May our Heavenly Father bless & comfort all of you.
Dan Burley says
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I always remember the summer I spent on your ranch.
Denise & Alvin Rich says
We are so sorry to hear about Earl. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, during such a hard time.
Dawn Biery, Leah Nichol and Hayley Salcido says
Darlene, Scott, Brent & Lance:
We have many fond memories of spending time at the ranch in Broadus and in Miles City with your family and being harassed and hugged by Earl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May your cherished memories and God’s love carry you all at this difficult time.
Dave and Pam Nisley says
Kaylene, and family~ Hugs and prayers for all of you!!!! We know your faith in Christ will sustain you all, but know we are here for you in any way to help ease the pain. We have such fond memories of you folks in our community! We hope and pray that sweet memories will lessen the hurt you feel today!! We care!!!
Jerry and Donna Holman says
Kayleen, Brent, Scott, Mary, Lance and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry and Donna Holman
Jeanne Green says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. God bless all of you.
Jeanne Green
BONNIE LOCKES says
AUNT DARLENE ,LANCE., SCOTT, AN BRENT, ALL OF EARL CLARKS FAMILY, NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HIS PART IN ALL OF OUR “LIVES” MOST IMPORTANT HE …..LIVED CHRIST……OH , HOW WE LOVED HIM ! HE LOVED HIS FAMILY …AN THERE WAS ALWAYS ROOM AT THEIR TABLE FOR US…… HE AN YOU AUNT DARLENE WERE… ” ONE”… ALWAYS IN LOVE…,EVEN IN THE TOUGH TIMES…ALL YOU “CLARK” BOYS AN FAMILY’S ARE AN ASSET TO EVERYONE YOU COME INTO CONTACT WITH… WE SALUTE YOU.. AN REMEMBER HE’S JUST OUTTA TOWN . WE’LL ALL BE GOING TO THE SAME CELEBRATION AN WHAT A PARTY THAT WILL BE…. WE LOVE YOU …..REMEMBER THE LORD CAN COME LIKE HE DID FOR ENOCH AN TAKE US HOME AN I BEILIVE HE CAME FOR UNCLE EARL THAT WAY BECAUSE I KNOW ….. HE WALKED AN TALKED WITH HIS LORD JUST LIKE ENOCH …GENESIS 5:24 … WITH YOU IN THIS TIME AN ALWAYS… BONNIE
BONNIE LOCKES says
AUNT DARLENE ,LANCE., SCOTT, AN BRENT, ALL OF EARL CLARKS FAMILY, NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HIS PART IN ALL OF OUR “LIVES” MOST IMPORTANT HE …..LIVED CHRIST……OH , HOW WE LOVED HIM ! HE LOVED HIS FAMILY …AN THERE WAS ALWAYS ROOM AT THEIR TABLE FOR US…… HE AN YOU AUNT DARLENE WERE… ” ONE”… ALWAYS IN LOVE…,EVEN IN THE TOUGH TIMES…ALL YOU “CLARK” BOYS AN FAMILY’S ARE AN ASSET TO EVERYONE YOU COME INTO CONTACT WITH… WE SALUTE YOU.. AN REMEMBER HE’S JUST OUTTA TOWN . WE’LL ALL BE GOING TO THE SAME CELEBRATION AN WHAT A PARTY THAT WILL BE…. WE LOVE YOU …..REMEMBER THE LORD CAN COME LIKE HE DID FOR ENOCH AN TAKE US HOME AN I BELIEVE HE CAME FOR UNCLE EARL THAT WAY BECAUSE I KNOW ….. HE WALKED AN TALKED WITH HIS LORD JUST LIKE ENOCH …GENESIS 5:24 … WITH YOU IN THIS TIME AN ALWAYS… BONNIE
Phyllis Anderson Stevens says
Oh Brent–I am so sorry to hear about your dad! Just know I love you guys and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Curtis & Flossie Phipps says
With deepest sympathy. our Prayers are for you. But it is wonderful to know that we will see each other again, Our bodies die but our Spirits keep living. That is a wonderful promise.
Laura Lee Ullrich says
To all of the Clarks: I am so sorry to hear of Earl’s passing. We send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your family . Vic and Laura Lee
Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
So very sorry for your loss.
Kurt Collins says
Lance, Brent and family, so sorry for your loss.
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
Darline and family. I’ m so very sorry for your loss. God bless you all at this difficult time.
Carol Schuetzle says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Earl is a joy to visit with and a cute little guy.
He always had a smIle on his face when he came in the place I worked.
He will be dearly missed.
Carol (LaRose) and Warren Schuetzle
Karla Murnin says
Dear Brent and family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was quite the man and I am grateful for the times I had to interact with him. May the best of all he brought to your lives be what you hold on to. I am currently out of town, but would have been there today if I was at home. May you know the comfort and peace of God in the days ahead.
Karla Murnin
Aliceann Carlton says
Darlene,
My deep sympathy to you on losing Earl. I wish I could lift this burden from you, and ask that God ease your pain and give you rest from worry and sorrow. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti (Green) Ireland says
Kaylene, Brent, Scott, and Lance: So sorry for your loss.