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Duane D “Shorty” Clark

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Birth	:	1 Feb 1936 Adaza, Greene County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2019 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Highland Township Cemetery, Churdan, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1518310, -94.4699120
Description	:	Duane D. (Shorty) Clark, the son of Grant and Velma (Steward) Clark was born February 1, 1936, in Adaza, Greene County, Iowa. He departed this life July 23, 2019 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. He lived his life to the age of 83 years, 5 months and 22 days. Shorty graduated from Churdan High School in 1954. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard from 1952-1958. Shorty was united in marriage to Joyce Miller on December 23, 1955 at the Scranton Methodist Church. Three children were born to this union,... Read More	Duane D. (Shorty) Clark, the son of Grant and Velma (Steward) Clark was born February 1, 1936, in Adaza, Greene County, Iowa. He departed this life July 23, 2019 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. He lived his life to the age of 83 years, 5 months and 22 days. Shorty graduated from Churdan High School in 1954. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard from 1952-1958. Shorty was united in marriage to Joyce Miller on December 23, 1955 at the Scranton Methodist Church. Three children were born to this union, Teresa, Bret and Sherry. Shorty and Joyce made their home in Churdan, Iowa. Shorty was employed by the Hadden Motor Company and later operated the Churdan Auto Service in partnership with Leslie J. Picht. Shorty and Les operated this business until 1973. Following that, he was employed for 25 years at Greene County Secondary Road Department. Shorty and Joyce lived in a house they personally built in 1984 until his death; making that his biggest accomplishment as a builder. In later years, Shorty joined Les in creating many beautiful wood projects made with love in a shop located on Main Street. Shorty was active in the community and freely offered his talents in woodworking, in remodeling the Catholic Church kitchen and the Methodist Church addition. He served on the Churdan Fire and Rescue for many years and also as Fire Chief. Shorty served as the Churdan Business Club President, served 38 years as a Highland Township Trustee and also served as Highland Housing Board Trustee. Shorty was a member of the Churdan United Methodist Church, and for many years was the “Chief Dishwasher” for the Beef Dinner Fundraiser. He also was a Friend of The Churdan Library and helped with the building and equipment maintenance. Shorty had great joy in the family time that he shared with his children and his grandchildren which included fishing and working on family projects. He also enjoyed attending auctions and collecting antiques. Shorty is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Teresa (Troy), Bret and Sherry (Rod); brother, Richard; and sister, Berneice; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and special friend, John. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his mother and father-in-law, Russell and Violet Miller; sister, Phyllis Meyer and brothers, Eugene Clark and Melvin Clark. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson with Reverend David Arulnathan of the Churdan United Methodist Church and Dennis Martens of the Jefferson Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Musical selections, “The Lord’s Prayer” and “On Eagles Wings” were sung by soloist, Larry Dowd, and accompanied by organist, Becky Greiner. Honorary bearers were his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial was made in the Highland Township Cemetery in Churdan with Military Honors conducted by the Churdan American Legion Post 198.

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Duane D “Shorty” Clark's memorial is located at: Highland Township Cemetery, Churdan, Greene County, USA.
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Duane D “Shorty” Clark death on 2019 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1518310
Longitude: -94.4699120

Family Members:

Parent

Grant Alonzo Clark

(1906 - 1975)

Velma Irene Steward Clark

(1907 - 1959)

Siblings

Phyllis Darlene Clark Meyer

(1926 - 2007)

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