Melvin G. Clark

Melvin Clark, 88, passed away on June 18, 2019, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. He was born November 2, 1930, in Greene County, Iowa to Grant and Velma Clark.

Melvin served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as an accountant for the Ruan Company until his retirement in 1992.

Melvin was an active member of Highland Park Christian Church where he was an usher every Sunday. He loved attending his grandchildren’s numerous activities, gardening, camping, and spending time with his cats and dogs.

Melvin is survived by his wife Rita Clark; sons, Jeffrey (Kathy) Clark, Kevin (Pam) Clark, and Brian (Lori) Clark; daughter, Julie Clark; as well as his 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Atheena; his brother, Eugene “Bud” and sister, Phyllis.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, with visitation from 12-2 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to UnityPoint Taylor Hospice House or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Melvin.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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