Jack L Clark

Jack L Clark 90 of Solon Township died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in the presence of his family. Jack was born August 30, 1925 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Lyle and Cora (Smith) Clark. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1943 and MSU in 1950. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp 8th Division serving during World War II. He was in banking for 36 years working for the Cedar Springs State Bank, Union Bank and NBD. He was a member of the Cedar Springs Rotary Club having perfect attendance for 59 years and was a Paul Harris Fellow + 8. He was a member of the Cedar Springs Community Players, Cedar Springs Education Foundation, Red Flannel Acres Treasurer, Solon Township Board for 37 years serving as Supervisor and Trustee. He was honored to be the 1992 Red Flannel Parade Grand Marshall and the Cedar Springs Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1986 and recognized as a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and was in a weekly bowling league for over 60 years. Jack was an active member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church for many years and recently worshipped with the East Nelson United Methodist congregation. His greatest passion was spending time with his wife and family. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie (Woodworth) whom he married on June 21, 1946; children, Marilyn Higley, Nancy (COL RET Tom) Noreen, Dr. Mark (Sue) Clark, Barbara (Gene) Waller; grandchildren, Megan (CPT Brian) Szczepanek, Kate (Dr. Jeff) Brakenhoff, Krista (Dr. Eli) Horn, Andrea Edrington, Amy (Adam) Hutchinson, Dr. Karen Noreen, CPT Sarah (Ben) Smith, CPT Janet (Russell) Scott, LT Peter Noreen; great grandchildren, Emily, Connor and Chloe Szczepanek, Taylor and Trey Brakenhoff, Caleb, Kai, and Asa Horn, Brody Edrington, Melanie Hutchinson, Evelyn and Noah Scott; sister-in-law, Olivemae Woodworth. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, David Woodworth. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The service will be held Wednesday 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church, Cedar Springs. Pastors Steve Lindeman and Herb VanderBilt officiating. Interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Springs or East Nelson United Methodist Churches, the Cedar Springs Education Foundation or the Cedar Springs Rotary Foundation.