John was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on November 25, 1925 to Ivy and Emma Clark. After moving with his family to Yakima, Washington, he graduated from
Whitworth
College in 1947 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in history. He served in the United States Army
during the Korean War. He worked for the Union
Pacific Railroad for 34 years. Following
retirement, he enjoyed playing chess, playing
the piano, and reading. He volunteered for many
years at Valley View Elementary School listening
to first and second graders read. He is survived
by his wife of 50 years, Irma; children, Jeff
and Julianne; and sister, Betty of Tucson, AZ.John was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations may be made to the Boundary County Library or Cat Tales Zoo in Mead, Washington.