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Show Funeral Services Held Here Sunday For Dr. C. M. Clark Speakers Tell Of His Life as Teacher, Utah County Physician and Church and Civic Leader Impressive funeral services were held' for Dr. C. M. Clark in the St. George Stake Tabernacle at 4:30 Sunday afternoon under the direction of Bishop Vernon Worth-en Worth-en of the West Ward. Dr. Clark died at 5:25 Friday evening at the home of his son, Dr. Menzies Clark in Los Angeles where he spent the past five weeks for the benefit of his health. Pres. W. W. Worthen, a close friend and neighbor, mentioned his outstanding qualities of character charac-ter and told of his association with him in a business way and praised him for his honesty. President McArthur mentioned the pride he took in improving his home and surroundings and his outstanding love for little children, who were always welcome in his home. He closed by paying tribute to Mrs. Clark for the service she rendered in the community. Dr. Wilford J. Reichmann told of the achievements of Dr. Clark in the field of medicine and the fine work he had done since he came to St. George. Dr. Reichmann Reich-mann related incidents proving his worth as a citizen and friend. He also mentioned Dr. Clark's work and the wonderful testimony he had of the Gospel. "He desired to improve his knowledge and read the finest literature," said Dr. Reichmann, The courage and patience of Mrs. Clark in the home and her fine work in the community was mentioned by the speaker. T. Clark Callister of Fillmore, a member of the Millard Stake Presidency and a close neighbor of Clarks for years, termed Dr. Clark an "honest, intelligent (Continued on page four) Funeral Services Held Here Sunday For Dr. C. M. Clark (Continued from first page) church worker and a citizen of the highest type, who never failed to discharge well any duty placed upon him." Mr. Callister stated that his soul was enriched though the influence of Dr. Clark and the fine work he had accomplished He closed by mentioning the work of Mrs. Clark and the children and prayed that the Lord would bless them in their sorrow. Pres. George F. Whitehead told of his association with Dr. Clark in the Eastern States Mission thirty-seven years ago. He spoke of the doctor's efficiency in work appointed him and his high aims in life. In colsing, President Whitehead White-head prayed that the Lord would bless the members of the family. Bishop Worthen expressed the sympathy felt for the family at this time and told of the appreciation apprecia-tion of the ward for the work they had done. He expressed the appreciation of the family for all kindnesses rendered them during the illness and following the death of Dr. Clark. ! Musical numbers i n c 1 ud e d "Crossing the Barr," sung by the Singing Mothers, who have been under the direction of Mrs. Clark since their organization; vocal solo, "I Do Believe," by Dilworth Snow; violin solo, "The Old Refrain," Re-frain," by Richard Nibley of Los Angeles; vocal solo, "Prayer Perfect," Per-fect," by Mrs. Josephine Spils-bury Spils-bury and a violin duet, "A Perfect Per-fect Day," by Irene Everett and Vera Seegmiller. The opening prayer was made by Patriarch George W. Worthen and the closing prayer was given by Martin L. McAllister. The grave was dedicated by Mathew Bentley. Clarence Merrill Clark was born in Provo September 26, 1875, a son of Joseph and Francis Carter Clark. His father was a member of the Mormon Battalian and his mother had homesteaded the first 80 acres of land on rovo Bench. He gained his schooling there and after leaving the B. Y. U. in 1899, he filled a two year mission in the Eastern States. He taught in the Woodward School here in 1902 and 1903 and at that time helped Dr. Pike establish esta-blish the St. George Drug Store. He was married in .the St. George Temple, September 19, 1903 to Miss Jennie Macfarlane, daughter of John M. and Agnes E. Macfarlane, Mac-farlane, prominent Dixie Pioneers. Dr. Clark graduated from the Jefferson State Medical College in Philadelphia in 1908 and upon his return to Provo served as Utah County Physician and as an assistant assist-ant to Dr. D. H. Calder at the Utah State Mental Hospital. He practiced in various localities for a number of years where he also served in Stake, Ward and Civic positions and at American Fork he served as President of the First Commercial club. He returned to St. George on account of health in 1933. Dr. Clark was a member of the Southern Utah Medical Association and represented repre-sented them twice at the State Convention. ne was an entnusiastic and energetic citizen and a true Latter-day Saint. Those who know his work say he will be greatly missed in the professional world as well as in this community. The love and respect that is felt for him and his family was expressed by the number of people who attended attend-ed services, many from outside of the county. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children, Mrs. LaRue Larson, Cedar City; Dr. C. Menzies Clark, Los Angeles; Walter Clark and Katherin Anderson Ander-son of St. George. Also one grandchild grand-child and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Hannah C. Pike, Los Angeles; June W., Santa Monica, California; D. Spencer, Provo and Dean A. Clark of Hur- |