Erma Rich Clark
1930 - 2015
Early Life: Erma was born January 27, 1930, in the old log house in Fairview, Wyoming, to Marvin Allred Rich and Leora Child Rich, the second of their six children. Erma was raised in a strong home as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a strong pioneer heritage. She and her siblings had fun growing up in Star Valley, playing ball in the summer and building big things with the snow in the winter. Her mother ran the post office in their house, and when kids were old enough, they helped. They sold stamps, registered parcels and got them ready for mailing. Her elementary school had two grades in each room, with just four rooms. They took the bus to Afton, about five miles away, when they attended high school. Erma played the trombone in school and had many friends that she kept in touch with as much as possible over the years. Erma attended grade school in Fairview, graduating from Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Erma also attendeded Brigham Young University. Following high school, Erma met her husband, Lester N. “Brig” Clark while working as a switchboard operator at the Valleon Hotel in Afton. On July 4, 1950, they were married in Provo, Utah. She liked to joke saying she gave up her independence on Independence Day and never got it back again. They lived in Provo for many years and later, moved to Payson and built a home there. Erma was truly a hard worker, caring for her family, and working outside the home. She worked at Signetics in Orem, Utah, for more than 20 years. When the plant closed down, she worked as a crossing guard in Payson, and later, cleaned rooms at the high school in the afternoons after she finished crossings. She was a crossing guard for 15 years, finally retiring at age 80. It was not unusual for her to come home from working a long, hard day, and proceed to do canning of all kinds: fruits, vegetables, even fish. Not to mention making dinner and caring for her five kids. She was blessed to spend the last 2½ years at Mountain Air Assisted Living in Payson, where she was cared for and loved by their excellent staff. While it was difficult for her at first, it truly became her home and she referred to it as such. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Mountain Air. Erma has always placed her children first. They all went to church and she taught them about family, the church, and how to pray. She was a woman of great faith, and courage, and instilled that in her children. She is deeply loved by all, and will truly be missed. Erma Rich Clark passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was 85.
Family Message: "While she is deeply missed, we are happy that she has now joined other family members and know she has been welcomed with much love and happiness."
Survived By: Four of five children: Loreta Ann, Roger Niel (Linda), James Marvin (Heidi), Roslyn Kirsten (Brent), and Lester David; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren whom she loved and loved spending time with.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, her parents and her son, Jim.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mountain View 7th Ward
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Payson City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Berg Mortuary | August 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1930 - 2015
Early Life: Erma was born January 27, 1930, in the old log house in Fairview, Wyoming, to Marvin Allred Rich and Leora Child Rich, the second of their six children. Erma was raised in a strong home as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a strong pioneer heritage. She and her siblings had fun growing up in Star Valley, playing ball in the summer and building big things with the snow in the winter. Her mother ran the post office in their house, and when kids were old enough, they helped. They sold stamps, registered parcels and got them ready for mailing. Her elementary school had two grades in each room, with just four rooms. They took the bus to Afton, about five miles away, when they attended high school. Erma played the trombone in school and had many friends that she kept in touch with as much as possible over the years. Erma attended grade school in Fairview, graduating from Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Erma also attendeded Brigham Young University. Following high school, Erma met her husband, Lester N. “Brig” Clark while working as a switchboard operator at the Valleon Hotel in Afton. On July 4, 1950, they were married in Provo, Utah. She liked to joke saying she gave up her independence on Independence Day and never got it back again. They lived in Provo for many years and later, moved to Payson and built a home there. Erma was truly a hard worker, caring for her family, and working outside the home. She worked at Signetics in Orem, Utah, for more than 20 years. When the plant closed down, she worked as a crossing guard in Payson, and later, cleaned rooms at the high school in the afternoons after she finished crossings. She was a crossing guard for 15 years, finally retiring at age 80. It was not unusual for her to come home from working a long, hard day, and proceed to do canning of all kinds: fruits, vegetables, even fish. Not to mention making dinner and caring for her five kids. She was blessed to spend the last 2½ years at Mountain Air Assisted Living in Payson, where she was cared for and loved by their excellent staff. While it was difficult for her at first, it truly became her home and she referred to it as such. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Mountain Air. Erma has always placed her children first. They all went to church and she taught them about family, the church, and how to pray. She was a woman of great faith, and courage, and instilled that in her children. She is deeply loved by all, and will truly be missed. Erma Rich Clark passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was 85.
Family Message: "While she is deeply missed, we are happy that she has now joined other family members and know she has been welcomed with much love and happiness."
Survived By: Four of five children: Loreta Ann, Roger Niel (Linda), James Marvin (Heidi), Roslyn Kirsten (Brent), and Lester David; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren whom she loved and loved spending time with.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, her parents and her son, Jim.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mountain View 7th Ward
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Payson City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Berg Mortuary | August 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Erma Rich Clark
1930 - 2015
Early Life: Erma was born January 27, 1930, in the old log house in Fairview, Wyoming, to Marvin Allred Rich and Leora Child Rich, the second of their six children. Erma was raised in a strong home as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a strong pioneer heritage. She and her siblings had fun growing up in Star Valley, playing ball in the summer and building big things with the snow in the winter. Her mother ran the post office in their house, and when kids were old enough, they helped. They sold stamps, registered parcels and got them ready for mailing. Her elementary school had two grades in each room, with just four rooms. They took the bus to Afton, about five miles away, when they attended high school. Erma played the trombone in school and had many friends that she kept in touch with as much as possible over the years. Erma attended grade school in Fairview, graduating from Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Erma also attendeded Brigham Young University. Following high school, Erma met her husband, Lester N. “Brig” Clark while working as a switchboard operator at the Valleon Hotel in Afton. On July 4, 1950, they were married in Provo, Utah. She liked to joke saying she gave up her independence on Independence Day and never got it back again. They lived in Provo for many years and later, moved to Payson and built a home there. Erma was truly a hard worker, caring for her family, and working outside the home. She worked at Signetics in Orem, Utah, for more than 20 years. When the plant closed down, she worked as a crossing guard in Payson, and later, cleaned rooms at the high school in the afternoons after she finished crossings. She was a crossing guard for 15 years, finally retiring at age 80. It was not unusual for her to come home from working a long, hard day, and proceed to do canning of all kinds: fruits, vegetables, even fish. Not to mention making dinner and caring for her five kids. She was blessed to spend the last 2½ years at Mountain Air Assisted Living in Payson, where she was cared for and loved by their excellent staff. While it was difficult for her at first, it truly became her home and she referred to it as such. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Mountain Air. Erma has always placed her children first. They all went to church and she taught them about family, the church, and how to pray. She was a woman of great faith, and courage, and instilled that in her children. She is deeply loved by all, and will truly be missed. Erma Rich Clark passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was 85.
Family Message: "While she is deeply missed, we are happy that she has now joined other family members and know she has been welcomed with much love and happiness."
Survived By: Four of five children: Loreta Ann, Roger Niel (Linda), James Marvin (Heidi), Roslyn Kirsten (Brent), and Lester David; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren whom she loved and loved spending time with.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, her parents and her son, Jim.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mountain View 7th Ward
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Payson City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Berg Mortuary | August 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1930 - 2015
Early Life: Erma was born January 27, 1930, in the old log house in Fairview, Wyoming, to Marvin Allred Rich and Leora Child Rich, the second of their six children. Erma was raised in a strong home as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a strong pioneer heritage. She and her siblings had fun growing up in Star Valley, playing ball in the summer and building big things with the snow in the winter. Her mother ran the post office in their house, and when kids were old enough, they helped. They sold stamps, registered parcels and got them ready for mailing. Her elementary school had two grades in each room, with just four rooms. They took the bus to Afton, about five miles away, when they attended high school. Erma played the trombone in school and had many friends that she kept in touch with as much as possible over the years. Erma attended grade school in Fairview, graduating from Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Erma also attendeded Brigham Young University. Following high school, Erma met her husband, Lester N. “Brig” Clark while working as a switchboard operator at the Valleon Hotel in Afton. On July 4, 1950, they were married in Provo, Utah. She liked to joke saying she gave up her independence on Independence Day and never got it back again. They lived in Provo for many years and later, moved to Payson and built a home there. Erma was truly a hard worker, caring for her family, and working outside the home. She worked at Signetics in Orem, Utah, for more than 20 years. When the plant closed down, she worked as a crossing guard in Payson, and later, cleaned rooms at the high school in the afternoons after she finished crossings. She was a crossing guard for 15 years, finally retiring at age 80. It was not unusual for her to come home from working a long, hard day, and proceed to do canning of all kinds: fruits, vegetables, even fish. Not to mention making dinner and caring for her five kids. She was blessed to spend the last 2½ years at Mountain Air Assisted Living in Payson, where she was cared for and loved by their excellent staff. While it was difficult for her at first, it truly became her home and she referred to it as such. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Mountain Air. Erma has always placed her children first. They all went to church and she taught them about family, the church, and how to pray. She was a woman of great faith, and courage, and instilled that in her children. She is deeply loved by all, and will truly be missed. Erma Rich Clark passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was 85.
Family Message: "While she is deeply missed, we are happy that she has now joined other family members and know she has been welcomed with much love and happiness."
Survived By: Four of five children: Loreta Ann, Roger Niel (Linda), James Marvin (Heidi), Roslyn Kirsten (Brent), and Lester David; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren whom she loved and loved spending time with.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, her parents and her son, Jim.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Mountain View 7th Ward
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Payson City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Berg Mortuary | August 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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