David G. Clark

David Glenn Clark, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home in West Des Moines.

David was born August 29, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Ulva (Duff) Clark. He graduated from the Des Moines Police Academy and achieved the rank of Detective prior to his retirement from the Des Moines Police Department. Following his work with the DMPD, he owned Knight Security in Des Moines. After his retirement, he worked in Code Enforcement for the city of Sunrise Beach, Florida.

David married Rosimary (Gomes) Clark on January 11, 2010. He was very social and he loved being with his friends and family. He enjoyed dancing and listening to the police scanner. Some of his favorite things were pizza, especially the Tavern Grinder, and ice cream. David had a strong faith and loved Jesus. His family is comforted with the knowledge that they will be together with him again.

David is survived by his wife, Rosimary Clark; children, Wendy Palmer, Kellie Somers, Jeff (Elisha) Clark, Angie (Max) Coleman, and Lindsey Clark; sister, Debbie (Bob) Cotten; grandchildren, Ashlee (Bryan) Ulfers, Michael Somers, Alyssa Phillips, Amanda Danford, Autumn Phillips, Jeffrey Clark, Amber Somers, Shelby Coleman, Macie Clark, Cooper Clark, Hunter Clark, Solomon Miller, and Amra Miller; great-grandchildren, Madison Danford, Ava Danford, Cameron Ulfers, and Holden Ulfers; and numerous other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ulva Clark; brother, Robert Clark; and granddaughter, Samara Miller.

According to David’s wishes, cremation will occur. There will be a Celebration of Life with Police Honors at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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