Jean P. Clark
October 20, 2011
Jean P. Clark, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Born in St. Paul, MN, Jean graduated from Olivet Nazarene University. Jean was a lifetime musician, she played and taught organ and piano for many years before retiring as district secretary for the Church of the Nazarene. She was a member of Eastside Church of the Nazarene and she attended Grace Point Church of the Nazarene here in Fort Wayne. She enjoyed Bible Study Fellowship, spending time with family and watching her grandchildren's many soccer games. She loved her family and cherished all her grandchildren.
Surviving are her daughter, Julie (Keith) Barnes of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Wes (Amy) Clark of Afton, IA; sister, Joan (Wayne) Gieselman of Marshalltown, IA; brother, Don (Sue) Gadbow of Brownwood, TX; sister-in-law, Rosa Andersen; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by parents, Clinton and Margaret Gadbow and her husband Charles Clark.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Eastside Church of the Nazarene, 1451 E. 25th St. followed by burial at Jordan Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Charles Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund care of Valley High School Dollars for Scholars.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Betty Buttrey
10/24/2011
Julie, Wes and families. So very saddened to read of your Mothers passing. We know she is rejoicing now with the Lord. We got to know both your parents quite well at the First Church of the Nazarene. Loved Jean's music and Charles as one of the best choir directors. He also sang at my daughter Linda's wedding back on 1980. May the Lord encourage you and lead you daily in service for Him. I will pray for you that you will be uplifted by knowing she is at peace and waiting until the day she can see you. God bless you
Betty Buttrey
Dawn Spence Wicker
10/24/2011
Julie & Wes & families,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom! She was a wonderful woman & she will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you & your families as you grieve.
Dawn Spence Wicker
Dixie Davis Walters
10/23/2011
Julie and Wes,
I would like to keep in touch. Email when you
have time.
dixieleewalters@yahoo.com
Dixie Davis Walters
10/23/2011
Dear Julie, Wes and family,
I was saddened to see the notice of your Mother in today's
Sunday paper. I have fond memories of both Jean and Charles.
I will never forget the time he brought you to our farm and
chased sheep! Of course I hold dear all of the music memories.
They both had strong impacts on many, many musicians professionally,
spiritually and personally. I will never forget your family.
Love to you all,
Dixie Davis Walters
Class of '72 West Marshall
Dick and Jean Lester
10/23/2011
Dear Family of Jean,
Memories of Jean have come "flooding" in upon hearing of her passing.
Her music will forever play within our hearts. She touched so many with her talents of music as well as her ability to teach and pray. So many wonderful creative Christmas programs were prepared and presented thru the years.
May the quiet places of your hearts be filled with sweet echoes of love and wonderful memories.
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Pat McKowen
10/21/2011
Dear Julie, Wes and families,
So sorry to hear about you mother. She was such a wonderful lady. Loved to hear her play the piano at Eastside. She will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Pat and Brian McKowen