CLARK, Dorothy Marie 1936 - 2015

CLARK, STENSETH, CORE, ELLGREN, ANDERSON, ALONGI

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 7/9/2018 at 04:30:52

Dorothy Marie Stenseth Clark, age 78, died peacefully on October 2, 2015 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 10:00 AM December 19th at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday December 18th. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in her name to Hospice of North Iowa, Opportunity Village or the charity of your choice.

Dorothy was born October 3, 1936 in Forest City, IA, the daughter of Alan and Marie (Core) Stenseth. Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed her family, friends, playing bridge and social activities at Clear Lake.

In 1963, Dorothy married Frank E. Clark in Aberdeen, South Dakota. They made their home on a farm outside Ventura, IA, eventually making Clear Lake their permanent residence.

Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing bridge, and traveling with her husband Frank, and enjoying Clear Lake activities. Dorothy served as a volunteer and was past president at the North Iowa Medical Center Auxiliary. Dorothy also earned her Life Master Certificate from the American Contract Bridge League and spent many enjoyable hours playing duplicate bridge with friends locally and in out of state tournaments.

Dorothy enjoyed wintering in Arizona with Frank and hosting countless family and friends gatherings at Clear Lake. Dorothy was passionate about organizing, planning and hosting family and friends’ gathering.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Frank, her five children: Tanya Clark Anderson of Ames, IA (Brian); Jeff Clark of Ankeny, IA; Carol Clark of San Diego, CA; Linda Clark Alongi (Tony) of Louisville, KY; Amy Clark Ellgren of Ankeny, IA (Todd), 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and one son.

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