Lillian Clark
Lillian Clark passed away on October 31, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born on June 19, 1923, in Oklahoma City, a daughter of John and Lillian (Eckroat) King.
At age 16, Mrs. Clark began college at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Music. There she met her future husband, Louis Clark, and interrupted her college career to marry in 1942 and raise 11 children. She moved to Lawrence in 1977 and finished her degree at the University of Kansas in 1981 with a degree in music education and music therapy. She taught piano for most of her life. She attended St John Catholic Church in Lawrence. She celebrated her 90th birthday in June with a surprise party planned by her daughter, Mary.
Lillian Clark is survived by 10 of her children. These are daughters Ramona Hanrahan, Rosaleen Salvo of Gainesville FL, Teresa Dutton of Hutchinson KS, Mary Giles of Norcross GA, and Jenny Clark of Lawrence, and sons Philip of Santa Fe NM, Vincent of Asheville NC, Victor of Lawrence, John of Morrisville NC and Patrick of Burnsville NC. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and by one sister, Joan Horn of Crystal River, FL.
One daughter Julianne Stephens passed away in 2008 and Louis Clark died in Tela, Honduras in 2006. Five siblings preceded her in death. They were brothers A. B., Paul, Ed, and Wilfred King, and sister, Mary Royston.
A Parish Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Clark will be remembered with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 with her parents at St Martin's Catholic Cemetery in Piqua, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the ASPCA or the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
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Mom, Rest In Peace. You are always in my mind and heart. I and Camelia talk a lot about you, remembering your wise advices. And I enjoy your visits in my dreams. Love from Victor and Camelia.
Victor Clark
October 28, 2019
Lillian was a vibrant person who lived her life as a multidimensional artist. I am grateful for her life and the Clark family.
Marvin Hunt
November 10, 2013
I'll always remember Lillian for her smile and happy spirit. She was a delight to know.
Pat Lechtenberg
November 4, 2013
Thank you grandmother for all that you did for our family. I wish that I could have known you better. You will always live on in our hearts and we will remember you with fond memories.
Sonha Payne
November 4, 2013
It was a privilege to know Lillian and to behold her love for the Lord. We had many long and interesting talks together. I know she is happy and at rest in God.
Marie Willis
November 3, 2013
Remembering Lillian so fondly. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
barbara & Joe preheim
November 3, 2013
I am so grateful for the love, friendship, and generosity of LilyMom. She and I shared many beautiful moments together, mostly over the telephone. She is such an awesome music teacher that she taught me guitar via the phone. I live in the mountains of North Carolina and go to the home of an elderly couple every week and do music. LilyMom helped me plan each visit, which hymn we'd sing and taught me the songs. Dot, 90, and Bob, 95 loved to hear about LilyMom and I would send messages back and forth between them and LilyMom. We'll keep singing our songs to LilyMom and we won't forget her. I miss her soooo much already, I can hardly believe I won't be talking to her soon. My heart goes out to you all--the Clark family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Linsi Deyo
November 3, 2013
The light in this candle represents your smile, your faith, your courage, and the love you gave us!
Esther M Vannucchi
November 2, 2013
Thank you for being such an exceptional person with me and my family. Thank you for your voice supporting the causes of the dispossed, the poor, the voice of indigenous people, for being vocal against abuses no matter what nationality, creed, or origen. Thank you for all the lessons to help us love ourselves, Thank you for your smile in times of difficulties, we will not forget!
Esther M Vannucchi
November 2, 2013
Lillian I will miss your engaging smile and gentle manner in the days to come. John, Victor and Patrick you are my brothers in more way you can imagine. I love you guy and my heart hangs heavy at this time. keep strong
Joseph Laducer
November 2, 2013
Lillian, you blessed this world with your gentle presence. May your spirit soar.
Danette Michaels
November 2, 2013
John and Cherie - I did not know Lillian, but Cherie always speaks very highly of her, so I'm sure she was a wonderful person. Hold on tightly to the good memories.
Jeanne Lee Cunningham
November 2, 2013
Lillian, you added so much to the lives of everyone who knew you!
Cherie Clark
November 2, 2013
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