Clarke, Larry D. ‘L.D.’ – 1953-2009

BRAAKSMA, BUZALSKY, CLARKE, HAMILTON

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 8/2/2009 at 21:27:54

Memorial funeral services for Larry “L.D.” Clarke of Newton will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who have been entrusted with the arrangements. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the services Monday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in L.D.’s name are being designated to the charity of donor’s choice.
Larry Dale Edward Clarke, L.D., 55, the son of Marvin A. and Barbara A. (Buzalsky) Clarke, was born Sept. 19, 1953, in Newton. He was a graduate of the Newton Senior High School, class of 1971.
L.D. was united in marriage with Patrica Ann “Patty” Braaksma on Aug. 20, 1999, in Newton. For the last 10 years, L.D. has been employed by Manatt’s Inc in Newton, in quality assurance. He devoted his life to his family and friends, and enjoyed the out of door, mushroom hunting, fishing, hunting, camping, baseball and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, even in their bad years.
L.D. died on Thursday morning, July 30, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Those left to honor L.D.’s memory include his wife, Patty Clarke of Newton; his daughter, Randi L. Hamilton of Newton; his two granddaughters, Alissa and Katelyn; his brother and sister-in-law, Dari (Susie) Clarke of Newton; his sisters, Bonnie Clarke and Joleen Clarke, also both of Newton; and his many good friends.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com .
Source: Newton Daily News; Friday, July 31, 2009
Additional information from Pence-Reese Funeral Home website:
Also left to honor L.D.’s memory are a nephew Jason (Karen) Clarke; two nieces: Courtney Clarke and Casey Clarke; one great-niece and a great-nephew.