Eloise I (Barnes) Clark
Marriages
Gerald E Clark - February 10, 1948
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6B Obit - May 4, 2012
Eloise I. Clark went home to be
with her Lord and Savior, May 1,
2012, at the age of 85.
Eloise was born to William H.
and Katherine J. (Calkins) Barnes
in Portland, Oregon on April 28,
1927. She was the third of four
siblings. Eloise graduated from
Clifton High School in 1945. She
married Gerald E. Clark on February
10, 1948. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage and
raised a family of four girls on the farm where they still live.
Eloise was an accomplished seamstress, homemaker and cook. She
enjoyed many hobbies including quilting, painting, crafting, gardening,
fishing and camping. She always enjoyed hosting family
gatherings. Their place was always the hub of the family.
Eloise was a member of Faith Bible Church. She volunteered extensively
in the community and over the years made many friends in
organizations including the Good Cheer Club, of which she was a
past president; Christian Women's Fellowship, Happy Homes Extension
Club and the Colorado Welcome Center. Eloise and Gerald
enjoyed square dancing and were previous members of the Dip &
Weave and the Out Post Twirlers clubs. In later years they enjoyed
playing cards with dear friends. Eloise's favorite card game was
Hand & Foot. They also enjoyed traveling.
Eloise is survived by her husband, Gerald of Fruita; three daughters,
Janette (Nels) Nelson of Fruita, Colorado; Retha (Bill) Byers of
Fruita, Colorado; Vaneta (Duane) Knapp of Eckert, Colorado;
son-in-law, Beryl Mize of Fruita, Colorado, and sister, Rose Kreis of
Wichita, Kansas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. Eloise was preceded in death by daughter,
Trudy Mize; her parents; brother, LaVern Barnes and sister, Maxine
Colby.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012, at 10:00
a.m., at Canyon View Chapel at 736 24-1/2 Road, Grand Junction,
CO. Internment will follow the service at New Elmwood Cemetery
in Fruita. Callahan-Edfast Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church, 529 East Grand,
Fruita, CO 81521 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western C
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6B Notice - May 4, 2012
Eloise I. Clark, 85, Fruita, died May 1, 2012, at her home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Canyon View Vineyard
Church. Burial will follow at New Elmwood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald; three daughters, Retha
Byers, Vaneta Knapp and Janette Nelson; 11 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to Faith Bible Church, 529 E. Grand Ave.,
Fruita 81521, or Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado,
3090 N. 12th St., Unit B, Grand Junction 81506.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6A - May 3, 2012
Eloise I. Clark went home to be
with her Lord and Savior, May 1,
2012, at the age of 85.
Eloise was born to William H.
and Katherine J. (Calkins) Barnes
in Portland, Oregon on April 28,
1927. She was the third of four
siblings. Eloise graduated from
Clifton High School in 1945. She
married Gerald E. Clark on February
10, 1948. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage and
raised a family of four girls on the farm where they still live.
Eloise was an accomplished seamstress, homemaker and cook. She
enjoyed many hobbies including quilting, painting, crafting, gardening,
fishing and camping. She always enjoyed hosting family
gatherings. Their place was always the hub of the family.
Eloise was a member of Faith Bible Church. She volunteered extensively
in the community and over the years made many friends in
organizations including the Good Cheer Club, of which she was a
past president; Christian Women's Fellowship, Happy Homes Extension
Club and the Colorado Welcome Center. Eloise and Gerald
enjoyed square dancing and were previous members of the Dip &
Weave and the Out Post Twirlers clubs. In later years they enjoyed
playing cards with dear friends. Eloise's favorite card game was
Hand & Foot. They also enjoyed traveling.
Eloise is survived by her husband, Gerald of Fruita; three daughters,
Janette (Nels) Nelson of Fruita, Colorado; Retha (Bill) Byers of
Fruita, Colorado; Vaneta (Duane) Knapp of Eckert, Colorado;
son-in-law, Beryl Mize of Fruita, Colorado, and sister, Rose Kreis of
Wichita, Kansas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. Eloise was preceded in death by daughter,
Trudy Mize; her parents; brother, LaVern Barnes and sister, Maxine
Colby.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012, at Canyon
View Chapel at 736 24-1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO. Internment
will follow the service at New Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita. Callahan-
Edfast Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church, 529 East Grand,
Fruita, CO 81521 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado,
3090 North 12th Street, Unit B, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
