Nancy Ann (Neff) Clark (1930-2017)

CLARK, NEFF, TRABUE, MILLER

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/4/2017 at 11:05:49

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Nancy Ann Clark was born July 11, 1930 to Jacob Carl and Bernice Maria (Trabue) Neff in Columbus, Ohio. She received a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Nancy and George H. Clark, III were married September 20, 1952 at First Congregational Church (now Ames UCC) in Ames.

Nancy was a multi-faceted woman with seemingly boundless energy, traditional values, and numerous passions. She enjoyed bird-watching, working in her garden, and tending to her jungle of house plants. An avid fisherwoman, she loved spending time at the family property in northern Minnesota perhaps more than anywhere else on earth. Nancy served the community in many ways, including volunteering for Meals on Wheels, the Iowa Games, and the Special Olympics. She was a respected member of P.E.O. Chapter HO. Nancy was proud of her 70+ years active membership in the Ames United Church of Christ-Congregational and furthered her exploration of her faith by attending BFS group meetings for years. There was no greater fan of ISU men's and women's sports, particularly basketball and volleyball. Somehow still, she found time for her 1.3 miles or more walks on a daily basis, and managed to make friends with everyone she met. But above and beyond all, she treasured her role as wife and mother, sister and daughter. Nancy will be sorely missed!

Nancy passed away at 86 years of age on January 31, 2017 at Northcrest Communities in Ames.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Clark of San Bernardino, Calif.; her sons, David (Jean) Clark of Bemidji, Minn. and Douglas (Suzanne) Clark of Ames; her grandchildren, Jonathan Clark, Laura Clark (Dale Bromenshenkel), Daniel Clark, Jake (Courtney) Clark and Terrisa Clark; and her sister, Marian Miller of Marco Island, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, George H. Clark, III in 2007.

Inurnment will be in Ames Municipal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Iowa Cottey College Scholarship Fund at www.cottey.edu/give, Story County Conservation-Friends of Conservation Trust Fund at www.mycountyparks.com/County/Story/Donations.aspx, or the American Heart Association-Western States Affiliate at https://donatenow.heart.org.

Memorial Service
Friday 3 Feb 1:00 PM
Ames United Church of Christ
217 6th Street
Ames, IA 50010
A reception will follow this service.

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