"John was my grandfather. I remember Christmas with him, coming in and as soon as I did he would pat his knee telling me to sit on his lap. He would had me a candy cane and ask me about school. I know we haven't been as close in the past few years but he will be missed but never forgotten!! I love you grandpa!!!"
In loving memory of
John W. Clark
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
John Waggoner Clark
88, passed away on Sunday, March 4th in Noblesville. John is survived by his beloved Marjie; daughters Christy Smith of Lafayette, IN and Dorothy Breidenbach of Indianapolis; and son, Randall Clark of Carmel.
John was born in Lake Bluff, IL and attended high school there and some years at Northwestern University until called to serve in WWII. John loved the study of Lake Bluff and his early years growing up there. He also avidly pursued the study of his family genealogy. Many of these memories are chronicled in the now unfinished book, Big Kid in Lake Bluff.
John enlisted in the Navy in June of 1942 and served more than four years in England and France as a part of the Office of Naval Intelligence. He was particularly proud of the role he played in the preparations for D-Day.
After the war, John settled in Indianapolis and remained here for the rest of his life. He was very active for many years as a Boy Scout Troop Master.
His early career included many years at Indiana Bell and then turned to sales and sales management. He worked in sales for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance and Provident Mutual Life Insurance before joining Indiana Blue Cross and Blue Shield in sales management. John was always an entrepreneur and owned his own diesel engine repair business for many years. He was most proud of his 2001 patent for a device that creates power from the electrolization of water.
John was a member of the parish at Holy Spirit at Geist and enjoyed many years of worship and friendship there. He was a member of the Christ Renews His Parish team.
He left behind many fond memories for his six grandchildren: Katherine Smith of Arlington, VA; Sally Kay Robinson of Indianapolis, IN; Emily Dugar of Dayton, OH; Virginia Smith of Washington, DC; Sarah Clark of Waco, TX; Ingred Goldsberry of Indianapolis, IN. John is also survived by five great grandchildren: Rebecca Tiller, Chelseakay Robinson, Anna Robinson, Raechel Marcroft, and Elizabeth Dugar.
Friends and family will gather Friday, March 9th from 10 a.m. to Noon with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at Noon in the Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350 N. Glaser Way, Fishers, IN 46037. John will be laid to rest in the Oaklawn Cemetery, with a luncheon immediately following in the parish center. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Dayspring Center, 1537 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Tributes
"I worked for John at his truck repair shop in 1982.He was great to work for. He treated me great!! Even after I left the shop, we stayed in touch. He would stop by my house from time to time and stay a couple hours.We would have alot of laughs. I have really missed that the last few years. We will never forget John!!Kenny & Betty Fields"
"John was a gentle man with a great heart. It was great spending time with him and my cousin, Marjie. He was always interested in your story and willing to help others when he could see a way. He learned the way of service in so many ways. May he now be blessed and remembered. Rest in the heart of God!"
"I remember the days when Mr. Clark would come into BGI and slowing walk up those stairs. I so enjoyed speaking with him; he had such a sweet and gentle soul. But I especially remember his smile and the twinkle in his eye. May peace and comfort be with all of you this day and the days to come."