James L "Larry" Clark
Marriages
Marjorie Downey-Feugate
Maxine Lundgren - January 1, 1953
Divorced
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 B Obituary - March 22, 2013
James L. “Larry” Clark died
peacefully in his sleep on March
20, 2013, with his family by his
side.
Larry, a Palisade native, and
great-grandson of Palisade pioneers,
was an innovative and very
successful peach rancher; as well
as the founder of Clark Family
O r c h a r d s . Y o u c o u l d a l w a y s
count on a colorful wagon, pulled with his huge draft horses, dressed
in beautiful harnesses, and filled with family, waving to the crowds
at every Palisade parade, and several other parades and events
throughout the Valley. Larry made sure that free rides were offered
to everyone, especially during the spring blossom time of year.
Each Spring, Larry would harness up the horses and mules to plow
his tomato patch with his antique farm implements which he collected
throughout his lifetime. A visit to the ranch would allow you
to enjoy this collection as well as his extensive collection of antique
buggies and wagons.
Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman. Every fall he, his father,
sons, and friends, would pack up the horses and mules and head to
the hills for two weeks of glorious color, camaraderie, and sport. As
a child, everyone in the family worked on the ranch, and the minute
there was a break in the work, the family would all head to Grand
Mesa to spend time in the family cabin and fish South Mesa and
Lost Lakes for the tasty brookie and rainbow trout. What a glorious
time that was!
For years, Larry attended the National Western Stock Show, and
showed his animals, as well as preform in various events.
Larry was born August 19, 1934, to Jamie and Lois Clark in the
ranch house where he lived, until he began farming on his own.
Back in those days, the family doctor, Dr. Wideline and his nurse,
Fairy Ryan, attended the birth. He grew up in Palisade, surrounded
by five great-grandparents, the first James A. and Phoebe Clark,
George and Emma Hoffman, and William Maurer, and grandparents,
A. G. and Emma Tilton, and Levi and Hazel Clark, as well as
numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The Clark family settled in
Palisade, in the late 1800's. Taylor Elementary School is located on
a parcel of the original ranch.
Larry graduated from Palisade High School, in 1952 and shortly
began his farming career. January 1, 1953, he married Maxine
Lundgren. They had three sons, Steve, Bruce, and Dermis. They divorced,
in 1989. Larry later married Marjorie Downey-Feugate, and
enjoyed time with her three children, Don Feugate, Tara
Feugate-Slone, and Cheryl Feugate-Fife. After Marjorie's death, in
later years, Larry, and his companion, Gloria Tappan, enjoyed many
trips around the United States and Europe. Larry always enjoyed
life, and lived with a positive outlook. Even after being diagnosed
with cancer, he continued to make plans for the coming years.
Larry was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, # 575, the Western
Colorado Horticulture Society, the Moose Lodge, 567, and
served on numerous boards involved with horses, mules, and the
peach industry.
Larry's parents, Jamie and Lois Clark, preceded him in death, as
well as his wife, Marjorie. He is survived by his three sons, Steve
Clark of Palisade, CO; Bruce (Jan) Clark of Redmond, OR, and
Dennis (Staci) Clark of Palisade, CO; brother, Mickey (Lila) Clark
of Victorville, CA, and sister, Sylvia Morrison of Grand Junction;
nine grandchildren, Levi, Zack, and Jessica Clark, Josh, Kaleb, Dakota,
and Colton Clark, Makenzie and Courtney Clark, and three
great-grandchildren.
Larry will be missed by all of us. We are grateful for all the years
we had together.
His service will be Friday, March 22, at 2:00 p.m., at the Palisade
United Methodist Church. Services are entrusted to Palisade Funeral
Home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Palisade United
Methodist Church, 365 Main St., Palisade, CO, 81526 or Hospice &
Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 B North 12th St., Grand
Junction, CO, 81506.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6B Death Notice - March 21, 2013
James L. “Larry” Clark, 78, Palisade, died March 20, 2013, at his residence.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Palisade United Methodist Church, 365
Main St.
He is survived by three sons, Steve L. Clark and Dennis R. Clark, both of Palisade,
and Bruce L. Clark of Redmond, Ore.; a brother Mickey of Victorville, Calif.; a sister
Sylvia Morrison of Grand Junction; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to Palisade United Methodist Church, or Hospice & Palliative
Care of Western Colorado, 3090B North 12th St., Grand Junction 81506.
