Clarke, John Patrick
Posted Aug 25, 2022 | 10:49 AM
John P. Clarke, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Mackenzie Place in Grande Prairie, at the age of 87 years.
John was born in Spirit River, AB, on August 31, 1934. He was born a farm boy and loved horses and animals. John was a bingo player and caller. He enjoyed playing cards, but softball was his favourite game. John was a Heavy Duty Mechanic, and he was proud of it.
John’s favourite sayings were “Boy oh boy” and “I remember”. He loved camping and holidays with his old friend Hans Nagel.
John will be sadly missed by his wife Martha-Olive; children: Christopher, Cindy, and Eileen; grandchildren: Patrick (Katherine), Kalynna (Josh), Cody (Chelsea), and Christina; as well as great-grandchildren: Thomas, Samson, Benjamin, Evelyn, John-Henry, Chason, Jadon, and Jack
John was predeceased by his parents Christopher and Vera Clarke; daughter Norma Jean; sisters: Gwen, Nora, Pat, and Irene; and son in-law Eugene Styba.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Mackenzie Place: Roxanne, Kristy, Carla, Sara, and Dr. Ian Renfree, for their care and compassion for John.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2:30pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).
Memorial Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society AB/NWT Division (200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5), or to Grande Prairie Regional Foundation – Mackenzie Place (11205 110 St., Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 4B1).
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- Date : 2022-08-20
- Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta