"Diane and family you have my deepest condolences for your loss. Al was a great man. I will always remember the times my dad and I went to the farm to hunt and we talked to your dad. "
In loving memory of
Allen Lee Clark
April 22, 1931 - July 5, 2019
Allen Lee Clark, 88, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Allen's life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Allen Lee Clark was born on April 22, 1931, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Howard E. and Alvena (Isbell) Clark. He was a 1950 graduate of the Maquoketa High School. He married Norma Brown on December 30, 1951, in Maquoketa, Iowa. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2013.
Allen had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa. He had later farmed for most of his adult life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved to hunt for morel mushrooms. He also enjoyed riding around his farm on his four- wheeler. Additionally, he enjoyed all sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He especially enjoyed being with his family.
Allen was a member of the Timber City American Legion Post #75.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Linda (James) Stefl of Osage, IA, Debra (Alan) Nowachek of Maquoketa, IA, Diane (Brad) Bickford of San Tan Valley, AZ, Allen (Missy) Clark of Maquoketa, IA, and Brian Clark of Lino Lakes, MN; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Norma, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Allen Lee Clark memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonandSon.com.
Tributes
"Allen and family. So sorry about your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time. "
"Allen- I am very sorry to hear of your dads passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathy."
"Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very kind man. He'll be missed by many."
"Condolences to the family."
"We need more people like Allen, Norma and the Clark family in this world. Many of my greatest childhood and adult memories revolve around this family and I am greatly appreciative of that. Brian is someone I have been lucky enough to consider as one of my best friends ever since I was in late elementary, and that designation remains to this day. Allen and Norma always welcomed me to their farm, and my spouse and children have been lucky enough to also spend time and make memories on the farm. The Clark family is the epitome of what family should be, welcoming, close-knit, and fun to be around. This holds true for not only Allen, Norma, and Brian, but also the family members that I have also considered friends for many years, through Brian, such as Allen Jr., Diane, and her husband Brad, and their son Curt. Thanks for always including my family and I in your lives. "
"Sorry for your loss, Thoughts and prayers for family and friends."
"Deb and Diane- sorry to hear about you're loss.. know i am thinking of you in the hard time in you're life."
"My son Jared was warmly embraced by the Clark family when he was in grade school and spent many hours with them. It was his second home and I know his favorite memories revolve around them and the farm. I have never known finer people. They were rich in love and shared it generously. "
"Uncle Whitty he always had a smile when we talked, he made sure my mom had some morel mushrooms so when I come home i'd have some. Many good memories on the farm, Prayers for all the family, he will be a great man missed, whether dad, grandpa, great grandpa, friend or uncle. I talked to him not long ago. Many fond memories.
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"Diane and family, Thinking of you as you cope with the loss of your father--I know he meant so very much to you and, I'm sure, appreciated all you did for him. Praying for peace in your hearts."
"My condolences to the family on your loss. May your memories help you through your grieving ??"
"Brian and family, I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. We share many good memories of the fun times we had at the farm and I hope they will comfort you in the days ahead. My deepest sympathies. Jared Meyer"
"So sorry to hear of your dad?s passing Linda. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. "
"Brad, Diane and family, Sending prayers of peace and comfort. Fond memories of your dad and mom attending football and basketball games. Lots of memories with the Bics. May good memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Bill and Kate Carinder "
"Diane & Family,So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"My deepest sympathy to your family, may you treasure the memories of good times past."
"My deepest sympathies to the family. Woody was a great guy."
"So very sorry. I was just thinking of him the other day and wondered how he was. Heaven has received another wonderful farmer!"
"Thoughts & Prayers to Allen Clark (jr) and his entire family at this time. RIP Alan Clark Sr."
"ALLEN CLARK was the love of my sister Norma. They shared good memories together, laughter was in their life with their children: Allen Lynn, Debra, Diane, Linda, & Brian and all of their spouses and their children. Grandchildren they all adored. They were very private and enjoyed their family Clark farm together. They will be remembered by us and those who knew them and thought well of their good and kind feelings towards others. God Bless The Family and all who knew them. Janet & Marvin Hansen and our children and our family."