Elizabeth (Betty) Clark's Obituary
Elizabeth (Betty) Clark age 86, of Ames died Saturday, Feb. 26, at her home with her family by her side. A gathering of friends and family visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wed. March 2, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Mar. 3, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church on Colorado Ave. in Ames. Burial will be at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone. Betty was born December 18, 1924 in Boone, the daughter of George and Gladys (Stark) Rice. She graduated from Boone High School in 1943. On January 19, 1945 she married Willis Clark and he preceded her in death in 1990. She lived in Boone for 75 years before moving to Ames in 2000 to be closer to her daughter. She belonged to First Baptist Church of Boone where she was a Sunday school teacher, sang as a soloist and in the choir. Upon moving to Ames she joined St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Betty was a secretary at the first Fareway Store in Boone. She later worked at Boone High School and Boone Jr. College (now DMACC). Betty enjoyed gardening, concerts, plays, and school activities that her children and grandchildren participated in. She loved and was loved by everyone she met. Betty is survived by her son, Paul (Jeri) Clark of Center Point, daughter, Laurie (Steven) Hoifeldt of Ames, grandchildren, Michelle Clark, Jason (Dawn) Clark, Julie and Kathryn Musilek and Jens Hoifeldt and great grandson Caden Willis Clark. Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
What’s your fondest memory of Elizabeth?
What’s a lesson you learned from Elizabeth?
Share a story where Elizabeth's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Elizabeth you’ll never forget.
How did Elizabeth make you smile?