Dale Harvey Clark, passed away at home in Sedro-Woolley at the age of 73 on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was the youngest of eight children, born to Chester and Ivy Clark on July 24, 1947 in Sedro-Woolley Washington.
He attended Samish and Central Elementary and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1966. In high school, he worked at the Sedro-Woolley Cemetery and after graduation he joined the Army where he served in Germany until 1969. Once moving back to the states, he met and married Rose Clark in June of 1970.
As an adult, he worked for Skagit Vault, Lumber Mill (WRP, Boyd, Sedro-Woolley Lumber) as a Diesel Mechanic. After leaving the lumber mill, he started working as a truck driver for Skagit Valley Trucking and Mailliard’s Landing.
Dale met and married Sharon Osborn in 2003; he enjoyed dancing, gardening, wood working, RV traveling and was known for his collectible Christmas train village which spread over his pool table and surrounding tables in his billiard room. After Sharon’s passing in 2016, he has enjoyed the last four years with his partner, Iva Ewing.
He is survived by his partner, Iva Ewing; brothers, Gene, Chet and Arlo Clark; sons, Christopher (Marcia) Clark, Kevin (Jaretta) Osborn; daughters, Annette Clark, Elizabeth (Chris) Brock, Sandy Justice, Cindy (Armas) Walton; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon Clark; parents, Chester & Ivy Clark; sister, Betty Scott; brother, Hank Clark; sister Dorothy Hall; brother, Cecil Clark.
A time of visitation will be available from 9:00 to 5:00 on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Lemley Chapel in Sedro Woolley. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion in Sedro-Woolley at 2:00 Saturday, May 1, 2021. Share your memories of Dale and sign the online guest register.
Im so sorry for your loss.
Im so sorry for your loss Dale was a great man and will be missed. I love you all.
Dear Dale. Our paths did not cross often enough, as I will never forget the first time we met when you visited Chris in Pullman. Spare tires on the Winnebago, Onions, VHS tapes, Football game and Whisky.
A bag of onions will never be looked at the same, without thinking of you Dale. RIP.
So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing, We had so many good times camping especially at Eagle Valley with he and Sharon. He and my Dale (gone since 2019)will have a lot to talk about in heaven I’m sure.
My first encounter with the Clark Family Reunions was with a greeting from Dale and Arlo. The welcoming embrace was one of belonging to a greater family. and now he has been given a hug from his Almighty Father God. What a celebration that is going on in heaven for him.
Oh! and then there is the North Dakota Family Reunion when Dale lost his luggage. We had such a good time sharing family times. Then there was the two hay wagons throwing hay at each other as we tried to get the trucks to pull us all up the hill. Laughed to hard. Thanks for sharing you Dad with me.
My Condolences to Dale’s family. Dale was a friend to all, may God rest his soul.
A great living life to the fullest man, we had many years of friendship in our Redneck Christmas group and our love of dancing to our favorite band. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the family at this time. Rest in peace.
Love Lesley and Reggie
So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. He will be missed. He had an infectious smile.