MARIE CLARK Obituary

MARIE CLARK Marie Clark of Burns, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 11 in El Dorado, Kansas. Marie was born August 7, 1923 to George and Adina Ehmke. She was the only daughter in a family of five. Marie grew up on farms and attended grade school and junior high at various schools in Kansas and Oklahoma. Her family moved to the Burns area when she was around 14 and she graduated from Burns High School in 1941. Marie met her forever spouse, Ivan Clark, at a church picnic. They were married February 14, 1942. To this union, five children were born; Diane, Gloria, Jennifer, Peggy and Mack. Marie and Ike farmed all their lives near Burns. His family became "hers" as her parents moved to Ohio after they were wed. Sundays were spent at Ike's parents for Sunday dinner after church with the Clark family. Marie had many occupations as a farm wife...cooking, keeping house, tending animals, raising children, gardening, canning and sewing. She enjoyed wallpapering for people and making many crafts. For many years, she held a craft show to sell her wares. Marie was a member of the Burns Cornerstone Church (formally Burns Methodist Church) and taught Sunday school. She was also a 4-H leader and a member of the 20th Century Club. Marie especially enjoyed yard work and always had a hoe in her hand when she was outside. She enjoyed many games of Scrabble and always looked forward to visits and a game or two with whoever came by. Marie is survived by four children, Diane (Larry) Nelson of Cassoday, Gloria (Wayne) Handle of Towanda, Peggy (Martin) van der Weg of Newton and Mack (Shayla) Clark of Burns, 28 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren with another great great grandson due in July. She is survived by her sister-in-law Sherol (Marvin) Nightengale. Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband, Ivan, her daughter, Jennifer, brothers, Homer, Wilbur, Harvey, Bruce and their spouses, infant sister, Alfreida, her husband's siblings Maude, Bill, Margaret, Norma, Joyce, Gordon and their spouses. Friends may gather with family at Burns Cornerstone Church in Burns, KS on Wednesday, May 22 from 6-8 PM. A celebration of Marie's 100 years of life will be Thursday, May 23 at 10AM at Burns Cornerstone Church. Memorial contributions can be directed to Interim Hospice and Burns Community Historical Society. Private burial will be held later at Summit Cemetery located at 40th St and Vista Road in Marion County. Please sign her online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com