Mark S. Clark

Mark S. Clark, age 59 of Hastings, passed away August 28, 2012 at his home, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 16, 1952 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of William and Betty (Smith) Clark.

Mark attended Muskegon High School, graduating in 1971. He honorably served in the US Army from 1971 to 1974, during the Korean War Era. On June 30, 1995 he and Teri were married. Mark was employed at Ventra Ionia Main for nine years and Auto Style for 26 years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge and Thornapple Valley Church. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, billiards, motorcycling, horseshoes, boating and playing cards. He especially loved the out-of-doors, boating on Thornapple Lake with his cherished family and being at Barry's Resort with all his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Clark; sister-in-law, Rosetta Willis and brother-in-law, Tom Bell.

Mark is survived by his wife, Teri; his children: Troy (Connie) Burch, Lyle (Robin) Burch; grandchildren: Kaila Burch, Jessie Burch, Troy Burch Jr., Andi Oliver, Amber Rayner, Destiny Burch, Jacob Burch, J.J. Chmura, and Hailey Neal; great grandchild, Blake Farley; sisters: Pam (Jim) Hall and Penny Bell; several brother and sister-in-laws, many nieces,  nephews and special friends.

Mark was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all.

Memorial visitation:
Friday, August 31, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, MI

Memorial Visitation and Service:
September 1, 2012
Thornapple Valley Church
2750 S. M-43 Hwy.,
Hastings, MI 49058.
Visitation:   10:00 am until 11:00 am
Memorial Service: 11:00 am

Luncheon immediately following the service.

Interment:
Rutland Township Cemetery, following the luncheon.

Memorial contributions
1)  Thornapple Valley Church

2) Spectrum Health Hospice
4500 Breton Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508.