Walter Clark
January 22, 2014
Walter Clark, 86, was born April 12, 1927 in East Chain, Minnesota, the son of Russell and Olive Clark. He passed away January 22, 2014 in Des Moines.
Walter was an Army Veteran, proudly serving his country during World War II. He married Peggy Coobs on November 28, 1948. He was an accountant for Swift Independent Packing Company for 40 years, retiring in 1989. Walter was a member of the Lion’s Club, American Legion, and was an active member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Des Moines. He was also a member of the Auburn Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years.
Walter lived at Sun Valley Lake for 10 years and was an active volunteer in the community. He enjoyed fishing, walking and boating, but most importantly, cherished his family and his time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Walter is survived by his children, Charles (Jane) Clark and Kimberlee (Kevin) Eidson; grandchildren, Cami Clark, Kelsey (Chris) Davis, and Derek Eidson (Natasha Ratzlaff); great-grandchildren, Taylor Eidson and Brady Davis; and sisters, Doris Siddall, Irene (Robert) Onnen, and Ida Belle Paterson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Clark, and siblings, Leora Moore, Vernon Clark, Warren Clark, Norman Clark, and Florence Metcalf.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at New Hope United Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to New Hope United Methodist Church in loving memory of Walter.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Don & Shirley Coobs Marmann
01/25/2014
We were very sorry to hear about your father's death. We enjoyed his company at the Coobs reunion a couple of years ago. Through marriage, he was my cousin. I remember when I met him for the first time. It was when he and Peggy were dating and we were at the home of your grandparents, my Uncle Benn and Aunt Leafy, where we stayed many times when we visited Klemme. I was a little girl about 7 or 8. I was fascinated by the young couple. My father, William, was the youngest of the family and married late so my siblings and I are the youngest of the cousins in this generation.
We are sorry that we could not make the visitation or the funeral. This weather does not allow for traveling that far for us. We will be sending a memorial in his memory to the New Hope United Methodist Church, Once again, please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss of a great person.
Michael Pavey
01/25/2014
I thank you for calling me to let me know of Walt's passing. I always enjoyed the times I spent with Walt at Coobs family reunions and, unfortunately, funerals. He was one of my dad's favorite people. As long as we remember Walt, he is not truly gone. I will remember and honor him as long as I am alive.
Chuck and Joyce Grove
01/24/2014
Our hearts and thoughts are with all of the family. We were lucky enough to know Walt when we all lived at Sun Valley Lake and will always have special memories of him and Peg.
Deleesa Brown
01/23/2014
Sorry for your loss Walter was a good friend and I enjoyed being with him. God mends all broken hearts. God Bless
Marlin and Pearl Hillrichs
01/23/2014
To the family of Walt. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We have many fond memories of Walt and Peg after working with Walt at Swift & Co. Walt was a fine person and a great friend. Marlin and Pearl Hillrichs San Antonio, TX