Gary Lee Clark - Oct. 17, 1957 - July 22, 2014 (56 years)

It is with great sadness and sorrow we have had to say goodbye to our father, grandpa, husband, brother, uncle and friend, Gary Clark. Gary was born in Moscow, Idaho to Clarence and Roberta (Manual) Clark. He was raised on the Colville Indian Reservation attending school at St. Mary’s Mission in Omak, Wash., and Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Wash. Throughout his school days Gary enjoyed cross country and received numerous awards and ribbons. Gary very much enjoyed watching and listening to his brother, Kenny play his guitar. He really liked razzing his sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces and aunties.

Gary lived with the McClure’s in the North Star area near Nespelem, Wash., for several years. On November 3, 1984 Gary married the love of his life and his best friend, Mary Beth (Frank) Clark. Gary and Mary Beth had two wonderful children: Gary Clark, Jr. and Ella Rose Clark; however many of his children’s friends called Gary “Dad”. His daughter blessed his life with two grandsons, Lyric “Smudge” age 5 and Kai “Pie” age 3. These two grandkids became his pride and joy.

Gary had over 35 years of experience and skill as a faller and wild land fire fighter. He also worked with the Colville Tribes Forestry program. His passion was for the outdoors…work and lots of recreation. Gary was really proud to teach and work alongside his son, JR. In 2008, Gary moved down to Spalding Idaho so he and Mary Beth could retire at the Ranch in Kamiah. On June 24, 2014, Gary found out he had cancer in multiple areas in his body. Gary was in the hospital for two weeks keeping a positive attitude. On July 22nd, the Lord took Gary home.

Gary is survived by his wife, Mary Beth; children: Gary Clark, JR and Ella Rose Clark; grandsons: Lyric and Kai Sloan; brother Kenny Clark; sisters Mary Clark and Linda Clark; aunties: Lorraine Clark, Colleen Manuel and Charlene Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Alex and Agnes Manuel; parents Clarence and Roberta Clark; brother Robert Clark; sister Carol Clark; aunties Mae Manuel, Rita Clark; and uncles: Walter, Wesley and Wallace Manuel and Bob Clark.

Services located at the Wa-A-’Yas (NPT Community Center) in Kamiah, Idaho. Memorial services were held Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 7 p.m., with funeral services Monday, July 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. Burial was at the Frank Ranch Cemetery.