We Will Love
You Forever
Clark Darrell Chytraus, our dear husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at home on May 4th, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Clark was born January 5, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ray A. Chytraus and Ruth A. Pearson Chytraus. He attended Uintah Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High, and East High School. He then attended the University of Utah and graduated in Business Administration. Clark married Jolene Hughes on October 29, 1966; their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. Their 37 years together were filled with love for each other, their four children, and nine grandchildren.
Clark was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including serving a mission to Finland. He also served eight years in the Utah National Guard Linguistics Corps. Through the years Clark worked in insurance, stocks and real estate, and belonged to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors for 30 years. In 1977, he pursued his dream of becoming a residential and commercial general contractor. Throughout his career, he built more than a thousand homes and office buildings in Sale Lake and surrounding counties.
Clark was light-hearted, and thrived on fun and teasing. He had a special bond with his children and grandchildren, entertaining us often with his wonderful stories and sense of humor. We will never forget "The Clammer, Scare Wolf, Nose-Tweaker, or the Dead Hand," to name only a few. Clark was truly the fun and joy in our lives.
We celebrate Clark's life as he loved, supported, and inspired his family and friends. He taught us with his wisdom, experience, humor, and example. Clark was skilled at solving problems, creatively working to find solutions. That, combined with his gift for helping others, would cause many to seek his advice and counsel throughout his life. Clark loved classical music, crossword puzzles, the Utah Jazz, football, boating, motorcycling, spending time at his cabin, and traveling with his family and friends.
He will be remembered by his wife, Jolene, four wonderful children, Deborah (Jay) Hansen, Stephanie (Andrew) Pond, Rachael (Brett) Murdoch, and son, Bart Chytraus; brother, Donn R. Chytraus, and grandchildren Brittany, Tyler, Jake Sadie, Sherstin, Adam, Adeline, James, and Nathan. Clark was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ray Chytraus, and his wife's parents James and Luzon Hughes.
Clark handled his greatest challenge with dignity and courage, living each day with a positive attitude. He never gave up, and continued to fight until the very end. We express our heartfelt thanks to all the medical professionals who cared for Clark, especially Dr. DiFiore, Dr. Conder, Karen, Kendall, Nancy, and Pat.
A viewing will be held Friday, May 7th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cottonwood Creek Stake Center, 1535 East Creek Road (7995 S.) Sandy, Utah. Friends and family may also greet the family from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. prior to the services. Interment at Mt. View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South.
We wish you peace and happiness.
Thank you our dear
Husband, Father, & Grandpa
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