John Patrick Clarke Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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John Patrick Clarke

August 31, 1934 - August 20, 2022

Obituary For John Patrick Clarke

John P. Clarke, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Mackenzie Place in Grande Prairie, at the age of 87 years.

John was born in Spirit River, AB, on August 31, 1934. He was born a farm boy and loved horses and animals. John was a bingo player and caller. He enjoyed playing cards, but softball was his favorite game. John was a Heavy Duty Mechanic, and he was proud of it.

John’s favorite sayings were “Boy oh boy” and “I remember”. He loved camping and holidays with his old friend Hans Nagel.

John will be sadly missed by his wife Martha-Olive; children: Christopher, Cindy, and Eileen; grandchildren: Patrick (Katherine), Kalynna (Josh), Cody (Chelsea), and Christina; as well as great-grandchildren: Thomas, Samson, Benjamin, Evelyn, John-Henry, Chason, Jadon, and Jack

John was predeceased by his parents Christopher and Vera Clarke; daughter Norma Jean; sisters: Gwen, Nora, Pat, and Irene; and son in-law Eugene Styba.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Mackenzie Place: Roxanne, Kristy, Carla, Sara, and to Dr. Ian Renfree, for their care and compassion to John.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2:30pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

Memorial Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society AB/NWT Division (200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5), or to Grande Prairie Regional Foundation – Mackenzie Place (11205 110 St., Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 4B1).

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August 29, 2022

Bobbi

My strongest memory of Uncle John was from when I was a kid. I spent a couple summers at their farm. I remember following Uncle John out to the barn at night to feed the barn cats and check on the new born kittens. We were never allowed to play with the kittens, but it was fun going out there with him. It is one of my strongest and happiest memories from my childhood. Thank you for those memories. May we meet again on the other side.
August 27, 2022

Doug & Lindsey Reykdal

Dear Aunt Ollie, Chris, Cindy , Eileen & families, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather . Words can not do justice to how sad we were to hear of Uncle John's passing. He will be missed greatly . Our thoughts and our prayers are with you now and in the days ahead . Sorry we are unable to attend the service , but please know our hearts are there with all of you . With heartfelt sympathy , Love Doug & Lindsey Reykdal
August 25, 2022

Anne Frizzell

Rest in Peace my Big Brother, I am going to miss our phone calls and story Dance like no one is watching with everyone, cause you were a dancer Love and miss you John, sister Anne
August 25, 2022

juline Hudson, Unger.

Sending condolences to you Ollie and family.John was a very caring person and a great friend to all at Park Bros. I know that Harvey sure appreciated all he did,then later helped me setting up our modular in Clairmont after Harvey's accident. He will be missed by so many, juline and family

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