Bob crossed over and was acquired into his Heavenly Father’s eternal arms on March 31, 2023, on the Rouse Residence in Youngsville, PA , 44 days earlier than his 94th Birthday. His relationship to Jesus Christ drove his want to like God and neighbor, and this single issue outlined his life. His love and religion have formed 3 generations and counting.
Bob was born in Warren, PA Might 14, 1929, to the late Gordon and Isabelle Clark, and raised in Youngsville, PA together with his 2 siblings. He was preceded in dying by his spouse, Helen Clark, and his brother, James Clark. Bob is survived by his youthful brother, Denny Clark.
Bob can be survived by 4 youngsters, Nancy Church of Denver, CO, Robert Clark (Judy) of Youngsville, PA, David Clark (Christine) of Pittsfield, PA, and John Clark (Mari) of South Bend, IN. His legacy continues with 12 grandchildren and 18 nice grandchildren, in addition to 19 beloved nieces and nephews, each residing and deceased.
Bob attended Youngsville Elementary/Highschool and later attended and graduated from Youngsville Excessive College in 1947.
Bob married his highschool sweetheart and greatest buddy, Helen A. Clark, on the Little Stone Church in Irvine on Might 14, 1948. They loved 71 years of Covenant Marriage, giving trustworthy witness to the facility of God’s love in a wedding.
Bob labored as a lathe operator on the Nationwide Forge and later at Sylvania in Warren. He labored for a quick time for the PA Division of Income, then partnered together with his father and brother, Jim, within the newly acquired household enterprise, Clark’s Ford Inc. In 1963, 4 pals and Bob purchased a drilling rig and began Penn Flo Oil Firm. In 1968, he based Fuel and Oil Administration together with his companion, Edward Sullivan. Fuel and Oil Administration is now a 3rd technology enterprise operated by Bob’s grandsons.
Bob was reborn on March 17, 1950. You can’t actually speak about Bob with out recounting his religion and his love for Jesus and His individuals. Bob liked being encouraging different believers and will probably be remembered for being grateful for God’s items and inspiring others to find the facility of thankfulness.
Bob additionally demonstrated his religion in growing and supporting varied Christian ministries. He taught everybody from youngsters to adults, and was additionally an completed pianist, organist, and singer, in addition to a fill-in speaker for varied church buildings. He was instrumental within the institution and funding of a number of orphanages in third world international locations. He additionally funded a number of seminarians and helped these in want handle their funds. His final instructing place was merely named “Bobs Class”, and that was all the thrill wanted to fill the room. He was additionally concerned within the following Christian ministries: Evangelical United Methodist Church, Youngsville; Pittsfield Otterbein UMC; Reward Fellowship, Russell; Youngsville Free Methodist Church; Co-Founding father of Days of Determination Retreat Heart, Liberty, New York; Warren County Christian College Founding Board Member and Chairman of the Board for a few years; Warren County Christian Singles; Gods Station Inc. (WGSI) Board member; Founding father of Clark Basis, Inc.; and Chief of Promise Keepers Males’s Ministry.
Bob was additionally civic minded and used his management items within the following organizations: Barber buyers of Warren (Bob’s Father, Gordon, was a Constitution Member of the Conewango Clippers); The Scorching Range Little League, which he helped discovered and which was the precursor of the Warren County Little League; Youngsville Swimming Pool board member (tasked to assist elevate funds for our Youngsville Group Pool); Pa Oil and Fuel Affiliation Board Member and Chairman of the Board; Warren County YMCA Board Member and Chief Fundraiser for the brand new YMCA in Warren; Penn Financial institution and Integra Financial institution Board Member; Conewango Valley Nation Membership Board Member and Board Chairman; Beagle Membership board member and Chairman in Titusville.
Bobs hobbies included {golfing} and searching with household and pals. He loved his birddogs, coon hounds, and beagles, in addition to horses and horsemanship. He liked the marvel of those animals and what they could possibly be educated to do and the way they bonded with their coach/proprietor.
Bob liked all his youngsters and grandchildren deeply all through their lives, attending each sort of occasion from college and sports activities to church packages and weddings. Bob took particular delight within the arrival of great-grandchildren. He additionally had the privilege of being in private loving relationships with nieces and nephews from each side of the household. The instance of affection and forgiveness, shared by Bob and his spouse, Helen, throughout their 71 years of marriage, and continued faithfully by Bob till his dying, have had a profound influence upon generations of youngsters, pals, and youngsters of pals. Bob so warmly testified to his being blessed by the Lord; and now, we’re warmly blessed by the reminiscence of Bob, and the teachings and blessings he so generously shared.
Buddies will probably be acquired on the Youngsville Free Methodist Church on Davis Road on Saturday, April 8 for visiting hours from 3:00 to five:00, at which period a memorial service will probably be held, adopted by a meal for household and pals. In lieu of flowers the household requests donations be made to Clark Basis Inc., 80 Dillon Drive Youngsville, PA 16371, which is a non-profit ministry Bob began to assist Christian Ministries.
All preparations are being entrusted to Nelson Funeral Residence and Cremation Companies in Youngsville and electronic mail condolences could be made at nelsonfuneralhome.web
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