Carl Clifford Clark Jr. 80, of Paradise, passed away Friday evening August 7, 2020 at his residence in the arms of his wife of 59 years, Shirley, after a lengthy illness. Carl was born on August 14, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, son of the late Irene (nee Peterson) Clark Gale and Carl C. Clark Sr.
Carl lived in Newberry and Paradise all his life. Carl was co-owner of the Berry Patch restaurant and gift shop in Paradise for the past 19 years. Prior to purchasing the Berry Patch, Carl was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Village of Newberry, a self-employed trucker and formerly owned and operated Carl’s Sales and Service in Newbery. Carl was also a fireman for the Newberry Fire Department for 25 years.
Carl enjoyed talking on his Hamm Radio, fishing, hunting and working on small engines.
Carl is survived by his loving wife, the former Shirley Bergman of Paradise, whom he married November 5, 1960; son Michael (Chris) Clark of Tennessee; step-granddaughter Marisa (Dave) Cappaert of Thornton, Colorado and nearby granddaughters Ashley (Andrew) Williams of Rudyard, Alicia (Tyler) Northrop of Rudyard and Ariel (Brian) Clark of St. Ignace; five great-grandchildren; sister Ella Mae McNeil of Newberry; brothers-in-law Arvid (Barbara) Bergman of McAllen, Texas and Richard (Sandy) Bergman of Richmond, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews residing in Kansas, Missouri and Virginia.
Per his request, cremation services were accorded. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Carl will be held Wednesday August 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise with Pastor Mary Brooks officiating. Internment will take place at the Paradise United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Paradise United Methodist Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the Family.
Carl lived in Newberry and Paradise all his life. Carl was co-owner of the Berry Patch restaurant and gift shop in Paradise for the past 19 years. Prior to purchasing the Berry Patch, Carl was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Village of Newberry, a self-employed trucker and formerly owned and operated Carl’s Sales and Service in Newbery. Carl was also a fireman for the Newberry Fire Department for 25 years.
Carl enjoyed talking on his Hamm Radio, fishing, hunting and working on small engines.
Carl is survived by his loving wife, the former Shirley Bergman of Paradise, whom he married November 5, 1960; son Michael (Chris) Clark of Tennessee; step-granddaughter Marisa (Dave) Cappaert of Thornton, Colorado and nearby granddaughters Ashley (Andrew) Williams of Rudyard, Alicia (Tyler) Northrop of Rudyard and Ariel (Brian) Clark of St. Ignace; five great-grandchildren; sister Ella Mae McNeil of Newberry; brothers-in-law Arvid (Barbara) Bergman of McAllen, Texas and Richard (Sandy) Bergman of Richmond, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews residing in Kansas, Missouri and Virginia.
Per his request, cremation services were accorded. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Carl will be held Wednesday August 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise with Pastor Mary Brooks officiating. Internment will take place at the Paradise United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Paradise United Methodist Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the Family.
Carl Clifford Clark Jr. 80, of Paradise, passed away Friday evening August 7, 2020 at his residence in the arms of his wife of 59 years, Shirley, after a lengthy illness. Carl was born on August 14, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, son of the late Irene (nee Peterson) Clark Gale and Carl C. Clark Sr.
Carl lived in Newberry and Paradise all his life. Carl was co-owner of the Berry Patch restaurant and gift shop in Paradise for the past 19 years. Prior to purchasing the Berry Patch, Carl was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Village of Newberry, a self-employed trucker and formerly owned and operated Carl’s Sales and Service in Newbery. Carl was also a fireman for the Newberry Fire Department for 25 years.
Carl enjoyed talking on his Hamm Radio, fishing, hunting and working on small engines.
Carl is survived by his loving wife, the former Shirley Bergman of Paradise, whom he married November 5, 1960; son Michael (Chris) Clark of Tennessee; step-granddaughter Marisa (Dave) Cappaert of Thornton, Colorado and nearby granddaughters Ashley (Andrew) Williams of Rudyard, Alicia (Tyler) Northrop of Rudyard and Ariel (Brian) Clark of St. Ignace; five great-grandchildren; sister Ella Mae McNeil of Newberry; brothers-in-law Arvid (Barbara) Bergman of McAllen, Texas and Richard (Sandy) Bergman of Richmond, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews residing in Kansas, Missouri and Virginia.
Per his request, cremation services were accorded. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Carl will be held Wednesday August 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise with Pastor Mary Brooks officiating. Internment will take place at the Paradise United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Paradise United Methodist Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the Family.
Carl lived in Newberry and Paradise all his life. Carl was co-owner of the Berry Patch restaurant and gift shop in Paradise for the past 19 years. Prior to purchasing the Berry Patch, Carl was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Village of Newberry, a self-employed trucker and formerly owned and operated Carl’s Sales and Service in Newbery. Carl was also a fireman for the Newberry Fire Department for 25 years.
Carl enjoyed talking on his Hamm Radio, fishing, hunting and working on small engines.
Carl is survived by his loving wife, the former Shirley Bergman of Paradise, whom he married November 5, 1960; son Michael (Chris) Clark of Tennessee; step-granddaughter Marisa (Dave) Cappaert of Thornton, Colorado and nearby granddaughters Ashley (Andrew) Williams of Rudyard, Alicia (Tyler) Northrop of Rudyard and Ariel (Brian) Clark of St. Ignace; five great-grandchildren; sister Ella Mae McNeil of Newberry; brothers-in-law Arvid (Barbara) Bergman of McAllen, Texas and Richard (Sandy) Bergman of Richmond, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews residing in Kansas, Missouri and Virginia.
Per his request, cremation services were accorded. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Carl will be held Wednesday August 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise with Pastor Mary Brooks officiating. Internment will take place at the Paradise United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Paradise United Methodist Church in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the Family.
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