Elmer Francis Clark Obituary (1931 - 2019)

Elmer Francis Clark Sept 13, 1931 ~ Jan 11, 2019 Elmer Francis Clark passed away on Friday January 11, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1931 in Wellington, Kansas the son of John D. Clark and Lillian Doris Johnson. Elmer lived in Kansas (21 years), Oregon (4 years), California (9 years) and Utah. Elmer married Jeanice Esther Ligon on February 14, 1958 in California, later divorcing in 1965. Elmer then married the love of his life Geneva Mae McCrory Dixon on July 1, 1978. They were married for (39 years). Elmer enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean war, on May 9, 1952 where he was stationed in Kansas City Missouri, later he was honorably discharged on May 8, 1956, where he was stationed in McClellan AFB California. He remained a member of the Air Force Reserves and the Civil Service until his retirement in 1987. Elmer loved everyone. He loved Photography, Bowling, Golf, Journalism and most of all, he loved to sing. His favorites teams were the LA Dodger and Chicago Bears. His love for singing, bright smile and laughter will be missed by everyone who knew him. Elmer is survived Sons Christopher Laing Clark (Daphne), Tony Lavell Holmes (Mary), Troy Adams Spence (Carla), Johnnie Lee Dixon. Daughters Crystal Lynne Nash (Lawrence), Jeanette Lavonne Florence (Phillip), Tina S Loving (Ulysses). He is also survived by his 22 grandchildren, Jade, Christopher II, Sydney, Kennedy, Marquis, Mario, Mathew, Mia, Angelina, Chelsi, Tyler, Trevor, Crystal, Jasmin, Lexi, Cameron, Nicholas, Jaylen, Jordon, Ryland, Braxton, Dylan. He had 9 great grandchildren Donovan R, Marquis II, Vanessa, Malkai, Alijah, Dominick, Zaiden, Donovan S, Jaziah. Elmer is survived by his one brother John Dishman Clark II, Brother-in law Percy Stovall, Father-in-law Cecil Hill. Elmer was preceded in death by his love of his life Geneva Mae Clark, his parents, Lillian Doris Clark, John Dishman Clark and Ira Bolton. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. where military honors will be accorded. GravesideMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 16, 2019 9:00 AM