Michelle L. Clark

Michelle Louise Clark, age 72, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an accidental fall on Friday, May 24th.

Michelle was born May 11, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa to Harley Grant Clark and Bonnie Sue (Clemenson) Clark. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines in 1970. She continued her education with Grand View University, earning her BA in business in 1988. She worked for the State of Iowa for over 30 years, retiring from the Department of Human Services.

Michelle was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Des Moines Women’s Club, Questers, and Seniors on the Move. She always had dogs as companions and she loved every one of them. She enjoyed traveling, antiques, reading, and crafting.

She is survived by her brother, David Clark (Nancy); nephew and niece, Blaine Clark (Kristen) and Adrienne Avery (Dan); special cousins, Ann Unanue (Enrique) and Karen Scharper (Ed Ploog); her dog, Sherman; and a host of cousins, second cousins, extended family, and friends.

Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Bonnie Clark; and her infant twin sisters, Bonnie and Connie.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, also at Hamilton’s, and will be followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. There will be a reception at the funeral home after the graveside committal service. For those unable to attend the service in person, there will be a livestream available below the day of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association in loving memory of Michelle.

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