William Terry Clark2/22/1957 ~ 10/29/2012Willie returned to his heavenly home October 29, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born February 22, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lester William and Florence Marie Evans Clark. He spent his final days at home in Sandy, Utah surrounded by those he loved most.Willie spent life serving others and always with a smile. He worked with his hands on cars, wood and anything he could create to be a gift of love. He loved working with his tools in his garage and was known as Mr. Fix-It. He loved cars and will always be a Ford Man. Many have said there will be Fords in heaven and Willie will be working on one of them. Willie loved camping, "cruising for foxes", hunting and fishing. He loved spending time on the many McCandless-Clark expeditions. Willie loved making his famous barbecue and Dutch-oven meals for family, friends and the scouts. He loved his Coca-Cola and tooth picks and it was a rare moment he didn't have a tooth pick behind his ear or in his mouth. Willie was a die-hard Ute fan and took every chance to let his BYU family and friends know when their team lost. Willie became an active and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a worthy priesthood holder. He held many callings in the church, but loved serving in the Young Men and Scouting organizations the most. He loved teaching and was known for being an amazing man and a good listener. Willie loved his boys and attended every scout camp, sporting event and school activity they had. He especially loved fixing his sons Bronco II, known as the training vehicle. His quick wit kept everyone on their toes, especially his sons. Willie always said if he didn't like you, he wouldn't tease you. The greatest love of his life is his wife Adele, and they spent many hours together in their garden and working on home projects. They were married August 16th, 1980 and sealed their love in the Salt Lake Temple August 16th, 1994 for time and all eternity.Willie is preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Adele; four sons Jason, Zack, Josh (Sara), and Jacob (Karen). A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and support staff at Utah Cancer Specialists for all the kindness and extra special care he was given. A huge thank-you to Utah Hospice Specialists and the fabulous support staff who made the last month of Willie's precious life as comfortable as possible. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the LDS chapel, 1265 E. 11000 So. at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to services. Last respects may be paid at a viewing in his honor, Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So. in Sandy. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences welcomed at www.larkincares.com.The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Stand Up to Cancer and the American Cancer Society.
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