JAMES H. CLARK

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JAMES H. CLARK James H. Clark, age 75, formerly of DeForest, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, August 28, 1999. Jim was born on April 14, 1924 in Brandon, Manitoba, the son of Roy and Jessie (Grant) Clark. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served overseas in England and India (Burma) during the Second World War. Jim graduated with an agricultural degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. He was united in marriage to Jule McMillian in 1953. Jim was Provincial Livestock Commissioner for Manitoba until 1960 when he joined American Breeders Service as a regional sales manager. In 1964 he was transferred to Billings, Montana where he served as an ABS midwestern regional sales manager. He opened ABS of Canada in Calgary, Alberta before transferring to ABS headquarters in DeForest, in 1976 as Director of Advertising and Public Relations. Jim retired in 1988 to pursue his love of golf and fishing. Survivors include, his wife, Jule Clark; a son, Jeff (Barb) Clark of Sparks, Nevada; two daughters, Patti Olson of Eau Claire and Lori Clark of Prescott; three grandchildren, Shaina and Brennan Olson and Chelsea Wilfong; two brothers, Murray (June) Clark and Douglas (Muriel) Clark; two sisters, Mabel (Ross) Mitchell and Mildred (Clair) Murray; a sister-in-law, Ada Osborne and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fraser Clark and a niece and nephew. Jims sense of humor and love for his family, especially his grandchildren, was ever present. Jim will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 1999