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Ronnie L. Clark
Ronnie L. Clark, 75, Blue Springs, MO passed away February 20, 2012 at his home. He was born May 8, 1936 in Bridgeport, NE to Robert and Ioa (Underhill) Clark. They preceded him in death. He was educated inBell Gardens,CAand lived most of his life inCalifornia.
Ronnie was a veteran of the United States Navy and spent the majority of his working years as a diesel mechanic.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers. He married Norma P. Brandt in 1955 inLos Angeles,CA. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Ron D. Clark and wife Terri ofCrestline,CA; a daughter, Cynthia L. Speck and husband, Dan of Fort Wayne, IN; a brother, Chester Clark of Anaheim, CA; grandchildren, Tiffany, Brian, Jillian and Andrew.
Per Ronnie’s wishes, cremation will take place. There are no formal services scheduled. Memories of Ronnie and condolences may be left with the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
I was one of Ronnie’s nurses at St Mary’s Manor. I enjoyed my time with him. I would look forward to seeing every night! He use to tell so many happy stories about the family! He more then expressed how proud he was of his children and his grandchildren! He also loved telling stories about his wife! He was an amazing man, I could only imagine him prior to be sick. Thank you so much for allowing him to come here. There are few times that we meet someone and they immediately touch our heats! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was so shocked to read about Ronnie’s passing. He was so much fun in HS, along with his brother Garland. Everyone always thought they were brothers. I didn’t realize Ronnie had family in Ft. Wayne. My oldest grandson lives there and I live in Kokomo, IN. May God bless all his family and think of all the good times. That is how I will think of Ron.
Ronnie was a great dad and we will miss him dearly. He was a good man and a good husband to our mother. Loved him very much. Thanks dad for being a good person and for all the years you worked so hard to raise your family and give us a nice life. Love you.
Cindy, We are very sorry for the loss of your father. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family. Love You~~
To Mrs. Clark, Ron and Cindy,
I just want you all to know your Dad has a very special place in my heart. I spent many days with your family growing up and he always made me feel special. All the motorcycle riding, camping trips and just hanging out times are fond memories. It’s sad we lost our Dads within weeks of each other so I know what you are feeling. It does give me peace to know they are no longer suffering but I know we will miss them forever.
Thanks Mr. Clark for all the fond memories.
Hugs to all,
Denise
I went to Bell Gardens High School with Ron. He was always such a nice guy and liked to laugh. I saw him a couple times after graduation at BG picnics and he was always warm and friendly. My condolences to his family.
Dear Cindy and family,
Ron was my cousin, although I only remember meeting him a couple times. The first time, I was in high school when your Mom and Dad lived in Sunol, NE. The last time was at my Aunt Evelyn Sharp’s just a year or two before she passed away. I enjoyed seeing both Ron and Norma and visiting with them that day. He seemed to be a really good man and your Mom was so very special to him, that was evident in just the two visits I had with them. Cheryl, also Ron’s cousin lives with my husband (Jim) and I in Scottsbluff, NE and she kept in contact with him over the years. Ron and I emailed little tidbits of information over the last few years (mainly forwards) but it was always good to see one from him. My sister, Sharon, knew Ron and his brothers much better than I. Sharon and Al had the pleasure of visiting them at their home in Missouri just in the last year. You are absolutely correct in saying that he will be missed. However, he is in a much better place than we are and we will all meet again one day. I am pleased that he is no longer suffering. God Bless you and your family…Judy Chandler
Dear Norma and family,
I know the loss you feel, but knowing the man he was must make you proud. We kept in touch over the past few years, visited at a couple of reunion picnics. He was over the top in love with his wife and family and couldn’t speak enough of them. A good man, a good friend!! We’ll all miss him. God Bless you and yours…Sydna Conway
I’m sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. We have a history that goes back to our grammer school days. After high school we sort of lost contact. We were both in the Navy but in very different communities.
His passing leaves an empty place in my heart but fond memories in my mind.
Dear Norma and family,
I grew up about 4 houses down the street from Ron in Bell Gardens. I have some great memories of experiences with him in Junior High and High School. We lost touch over the years and last saw Ron at a Bell Gardens High School reunion several years ago. Norma, may God richly bless you and your family and give you the “….peace that passes understanding.”
Herb Farrar
NORMA FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF RONNIE
You know you have my heartfelt sympathy at Ronnies passing. But one thing i can say above all others is “thank god for the invention of the internet.” I will certainly miss all the e mails from Ronnie and our long talks on the telephone about our mutual families.
Ronnies Aunt Myrna (Clark) Wallen was married to my grandfather John O. Wallen Ronnies family lived across the street from them on Florence place in Bell Gardens (me on Quinn St.) We saw each other at family functions and when we visited the grandparents. We called ourselves “cousins,” in fact chetty clark was named after my Uncle Chet who was a car stuntman in the movies and his own shows. We all went to Bell gardens schools and graduated from B.G.H.S. i was the first in 1951 and then we all went our separate ways In the interim years i saw Ronnie and Norma at the B.G. Alumni dances every year and had small visits getting caught up.
In the last few years being really in touch with Ronnie and discussing our childhood and people and places and events was really a blessing. We laughed and joked about a lot of things. and sent pictures etc. back and forth and enjoyed our talks so much.
Ronnie was cute little boy, who was funny and charming and a real gentleman as a grownup too. i know i will miss him
love to all of you mary Lou (Francis) Koontz
medford, oregon
Dear Norma, Ron, and Cindy. We were so sad to hear about Ronnie’s passing away. He has suffered so much in recent years. When he and Jim both worked for RTD in the 60′s they were best friends. Although our contact in recent years has been mostly by phone and e-mail, he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kay
Dear Norma and family:
I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie passing. We grew up in Bell Gardens from grade school thru high school. He was such a fun person to be around. He used to come to my house, on Charner St. We would play on the gym set my Dad had built for me and my friends. We kept in touch my e-mail and a few phone calls over the years. Seen he and you a Alumni picnics.
He will be surely missed. Take care and God Bless you. Karen
Very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. He and my oldest brother Charlie Russell were friends when they were young but I was a baby then did not know him. I do remember hearing his name though and was happy to finally meet him and Norma when they came to our home in Wrightwood, Ca shortly before moving to Missouri. They were a great couple and it was a nice visit. Our condolences to the family.
Wayne & Lynn.