2009.08.23: Obituary for Brazil RPCV Ralph Emerson Clark
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2009.08.23: Obituary for Brazil RPCV Ralph Emerson Clark
Obituary for Brazil RPCV Ralph Emerson Clark
Ralph loved to read, enjoyed photography and was a member of the Sierra Club. He enjoyed traveling with Peace Corps in South America, mostly in Brazil, but also spent time in Vietnam, where he met his second wife, Lucy Daugherty. She passed away in 2006.
Obituary for Brazil RPCV Ralph Emerson Clark
Ralph Emerson Clark
August 23, 2009
Ralph Emerson Clark, 91, of Great Falls, a retired farmer, died of natural causes Saturday at a local care facility.
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Private graveside services are Tuesday in Sun River Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Ralph was born July 25, 1918, in Sun River, Mont. He married his wife, Isobell, in 1950, and she preceded him in death in 1969.
He was a farmer all his life and served as director for the Sun River Electric Co-op.
Ralph loved to read, enjoyed photography and was a member of the Sierra Club. He enjoyed traveling with Peace Corps in South America, mostly in Brazil, but also spent time in Vietnam, where he met his second wife, Lucy Daugherty. She passed away in 2006.
Survivors include his sister, Lucille Murray of Great Falls, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wives, Ralph was preceded in death by brothers Cyrus Clark and Harold Clark and sisters Frances Kappler and Dora Fleming.
Memorials are suggested to Sierra Club Memorials, 85 Second St., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/orwww.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Story Source: Great Falls Tribune
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