January 29, 1947 – May 5, 2016

R. Wayne Clark passed away peacefully in his home on May 5th, 2016. He is predeceased by his father Ralph Clark, his mother Jean Clark, and his younger brother Michael Clark. He is survived by his older sister Sandra Demarchant, his son William Clark, his daughter Donna Clark, his three grandchildren Stephanie Clark, Brenden Clark, and Keiran Clark, along with all his extended family and friends.
R.Wayne Clark grew up in New Brunswick. His mother and father were married very young at the ages of 16 and 17 both coming from big families, each having 9 brothers and sisters. His father worked as a car mechanic while his mother worked at the Humpty Dumpty Chip plant. R.Wayne was the middle child of the family. As a child he was close with his siblings, especially his sister as they were very close in age. During the spring and summer his favorite game to play was cowboys and Indians near the woods by his house with his siblings and neighbourhood boys. Often on Saturdays they would go to the movies, 50 cents would get them a movie ticket chips and a pop. He also enjoyed watching the hockey games on tv with his dad and brother. During his teens he would do odd jobs around town for some extra money, often in construction. He attended Hartland High School, graduating in 1966. After high school he signed up to be in the Canadian Military at age 18. Once he was enlisted he was sent to Alberta to complete basic training. During his service he spent 6 months in Cypress. His service in the military was always something he took pride in. After his service he moved to BC with his uncle Todd. It was a big move and one thing he missed the most from back home was his mother’s cooking, especially cod fish gravy and lemon pie for dessert, it was his favourite meal. BC is where he started his family, and raised his children. BC is also where he took his love for math, puzzles and hands on work and found a job in Carpentry. His work took him all over but he kept a home in Kamloops, BC to stay close to family. Although his work kept him busy, he always made it home for Christmas every year. While at home in his spare time he would read, (his favourite poets were Rudyard Kipling and Robert Service) as well as make his own ammunition and tying his own flies for fishing. Whenever he would have his grandchildren over he would always have something knew to teach them such as reading, tying flies, fishing, card games, etc. He took a lot of joy in helping his grandchildren learn and grow. Although he had a home in Kamloops his heart belonged in Alaska, it was his second home. It was his favourite place to accept work, it was where he was his happiest, and as he would say where he could get some real R n’ R. Up there when he was not working he was able to indulge in his hobbies taking his truck out into the bush for camping, hunting and fishing. He lived a full life, and was a proud father and grandpa.
R.Wayne Clark was a man of little words but those closest to him did not need words to feel love from him. There never has been, and there never will be another man like him. He is missed, loved and will always be remembered by his family and friends. His was a life well lived, always taking the road less traveled, and making the most of every minute.
“If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it…”

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops, British Columbia.

• Date : 2016-05-05
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.