Person Sheet

Name Leslie Robert Martin CLARK Occupation Farmer79 Birth Date Jun 24, 191479 Birth Place Glenella MB Canada Death Date Apr 18, 199979 Death Place Neepawa MB Canada Death Memo Neepawa District Memorial Hospital Burial Date Apr 20, 199979 Burial Place Neepawa MB Canada Burial Memo Riverside Cemetery, from White's Funeral Home and Neepawa United Church. Rev. Colin Grambo. Father John Martin CLARK (ca1870-1918) Mother Ida Lily McKAGUE (1876-1954)
Spouses
1 Susan DYCK Alias/AKA Susie85 Birth Date Jun 12, 191686 Birth Place Horndean MB Canada Death Date May 1, 199986,85 Death Place Neepawa MB Canada Death Memo Neepawa District Memorial Hospital Burial Date May 4, 199986 Burial Place Neepawa MB Canada Burial Memo Riverside Cemetery, from Neepawa United Church. Rev. George Cargo and Rev. Colin Grambo. Father Peter DYCK Mother Agnotta UNKNOWN
Marriage Date Sep 15, 19552,78 Marriage Memo Attendants were Audrey Wareham and Bruce Clark (information from Dorothy Clark).
Notes for Leslie Robert Martin CLARK
Leslie advertised for a "life partner" and Susie answered the ad. She wasn't local. They both wanted to keep to the simple life--perfectly suited to each other. For their last ten years, they were off the farm and lived in a little rundown house in (?) Kelwood or something similar, insulated with haybales around the outside. It was all they "wanted or needed". Their only trip away from home was to eastern Canada in 198? to meet family members. They enjoyed it but never got over being completely bewildered about how other people lived when they didn't need to.78 Obituary, unknown newspaper, unknown date: "Leslie Robert Martin Clark "Leslie Clark passed away at Neepawa District Memorial Hospital with family at his side on April 18, 1999. "Leslie, son of John and Ida Clark was born June 24, 1914, at Glenella, Manitoba. In 1955 he married Susie Dyck who was his lifetime companion. Together they farmed in the Bellhampton district northeast of Glenella working mainly with livestock. He was a hard working individual who enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and hauling wood. He belonged to the Beef Ring in Glenella for many years and was considered a great neighbour. He often told the story of riding his bicycle to Springhill to help out his cousins at harvest time. A long 48 mile ride in those days. "In 1974 Leslie and Susie retired to Kelwood where he continued his love of gardening and yard work. Leslie was a man of great faith. "Leslie was predeceased by his parents and one sister Beatrice. "He will be sadly missed by his wife Susie, brother Bruce Clark and sister-in-law Dorothy, niece Lori and husband Earl Melcosky, Tyson and Kylie plus many cousins, nieces and nephews. "The funeral service was held April 20, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. in Neepawa United Church with Rev. Colin Grambo officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. "Pallbearers were David Clark, Earl Melcasky [sic], Joe Poncsak, Stuart McKague, Dwayne Crandall and Frank Ginter. Ushers were Bob and Bev Finlayson. "If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Kelwood United Church or Neepawa District Palliative Care. "'To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.'"79 Thank You, unknown newspaper, unknown date: "Thank You "Sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for your acts of kindness in the loss of Leslie and Susan Clark. You[r] consideration through phone calls, visits, flowers and food were greatly appreciated. Thanks to Dr. Chapman and Dr. Riche, nurses and staff at Neepawa Hospital for all the extra care, love and support given to Leslie and Susie. Special thank you to Neepawa Palliative Care for their special services and commitment. Thank you to the pallbearers, organist Vera Hockin, White's Funeral Home, Kelwood UCW for providing lunch at both funerals. A big thank you to Rev. Colin Grambo and Rev. George Cargo for their comforting messages and all their pastoral support and visits to Leslie and Susie. Special thank you to friends and neighbours who visited Leslie and Susie in the hospital and over the years. Your visits were very much appreciated. "Mary Ellen and Elwood Clark/Bruce and Dorothy Clark and family"87
Research Notes
BIRTH: Leslie's birthdate is also given as May 24, 1914.2 MARRIAGE: Leslie's marriage to Susie is confirmed with no date given,10 or with the year only79 or year and month only.85 QUESTION: Who are Mary Ellen and Elwood Clark (signatories to published "Thank You")?