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Herbert Clark

Tucson, AZ

August 23, 1925 - August 31, 2011

Herbert Clark Obituary

CLARK, Herbert E., 86, passed away on August 31, 2011 after a stubborn and valiant battle with cancer. He was born prematurely on August 23, 1925 to Harold and Ursula Clark while they were vacationing in Los Angeles. Dad grew up in Phoenix and graduated early from St. Mary's HS to be drafted for WWII. He served proudly with the Navy's 7th Pacific Fleet and was stationed in the Philippines. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Dad earned a bachelor's degree in business from Santa Clara University. In 1958, Dad married Mary Rita Reid. He purchased Old Pueblo Office Supply from his mom and moved it to Tucson, where it was known as Clark Office Products. He was proud to be a small business owner and served as president of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Dad was active in the Tucson Rotary Club, and was a charter member of Elks Lodge 2532. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, member of VFW and the D-M Military Affairs Committee. Dad exemplified honor, honesty, and love of country and its service members. He was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and aircraft enthusiast, and he taught his children by example. He is preceded in death by Mary Rita, his wife of 46 years; his parents and sister, Carol. Dad is survived by sisters, Anne Mullan and Margie Fleming of Phoenix and Marian Hebets of Menifee, CA; daughters, Maureen, Jeanine (Harold), Anne Marie (Jeff); son, Reid (Holly) and seven grandchildren who miss him terribly. Dad had many truly fantastic friends too numerous to name and we are humbly grateful to them for their kindness and support. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate his long life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or the United Way of Tucson. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

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