Clark Gilbert
1947 - 2017
Obituary
Clark Preston Gilbert, 70, of Newton,
passed away peacefully Saturday (March 18, 2017) at Salem Home,
Hillsboro.
Clark was born Jan. 20, 1947, in
Kingman to Kenneth and Winifred (Jones) Gilbert. He graduated from
Dodge City High School in 1965 and attended Dodge City Community
College. On April 4, 1970, he married the love of his life, Rebecca
Durham, in Mullinville.
Clark was employed by Full Vision Inc.
in Newton. He enjoyed working and continued to work up until his
passing. He was a jack of all trades. If there was something
mechanical or electrical to be worked on, he was your go-to guy. He
was an avid San Diego Chargers fan. He also loved NASCAR, fishing,
billiards, KU basketball and K-State football, but spending time with
his family and granddaughters was what he enjoyed the most.
Clark is survived by his wife of 46
years, Beckie, of the home; his daughter, Brittney Shay Helm and her
husband Chane of Newton; four granddaughters, Savannah Justis Pryor,
Aspen Shay Pryor, Joscelyn Lee Helm and Daytona Faith Doty-Helm, all
of Newton; sister, Patricia Graber of San Diego; and brother Wayne
Gilbert of Davis, California.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Kenneth and Winifred; and his precious doggie Keely Snow.
Memorial service will be held at 2:30
p.m. Saturday (March 25, 2017) at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120
E. Broadway, Newton. Celebration of his life to follow at the Gilbert
home.
Memorials may be made to The American
Cancer Society , Kindred Hospice of McPherson and Salem Home of
Hillsboro. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
